At Big Sky, SnowSkool snowboarders will be taking on the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) Level 1 and Level 2 exams.

AASI Level 1 Snowboard Instructor

The AASI Level 1 qualification consists of a 3-day assessment, in which candidates will be examined on their teaching/riding demonstrations and their technical knowledge. In order to take the assessment candidates must be able to comfortably ride the following terrain: all green terrain, blue terrain including variable off-piste conditions & bumps, easy groomed black terrain, small freestyle features (50-50 on a ride on box, straight airs off small kickers).

Able to teach: Beginner snowboarders

AASI Level 2 Snowboard Instructor

The AASI level 2 certification represents a significant step up in both riding and teaching ability. It consists of a 3-day riding module and a 2-day teaching module that are undertaken separately.

The Level II candidate must be willing and able to demonstrate the ability to comfortably ride the following terrain: all green terrain, all blue terrain including off-piste conditions & bumps, black terrain including groomed & off-piste, and small to medium freestyle features (180s four ways, grabs, 50-50s on rails/boxes, grabs in the pipe).

Able to teach: Intermediate snowboarders up to and including carved turns.

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