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Accreditation

The PMTS Direct Parallel accreditation is a three-day program (four-day for sessions held outside the USA). It includes two days of training, a written test, and one day of teaching scenarios (two days, events outside of USA). You will receive feedback on your skiing and teaching during all days. A candidate can work towards Yellow or Green in the same session - his/her performance will determine the level reached. Blue-only and Black-only sessions are available as well. To attend a Blue-level session, you must currently be at the Green level. To attend a Black-level accreditation, you must currently be at the Blue level. Click here to read more about accreditation.
Cost: 3-day:$180 member / $240 new member
4-day: $240 member / $300 new member
Lift tickets are not included in these prices. New member prices include a one-year membership.
To Enroll: Please click on "enrollment" button above to read the enrollment guidelines. Then, click on "enroll form", print it and fill it out, and send it with payment to PMTS.org (address is on the form).

Maintenance Accreditation
Successful completion of the PMTS Direct Parallel Maintenance Accreditation is a requirement for accredited instructors (read policy). This two-day event includes one day of training and one day of teaching. To maintain your accreditation, you will be working at your current level.
Cost: $120 member / $180 new member; lift tickets not included in this price. New member price includes a one-year membership.
To Enroll: Please click on "enrollment" button above to read the enrollment guidelines. Then, click on "enroll form", print it and fill it out, and send it with payment to PMTS.org (address is on the form).
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Fall Instructor Camp


This camp is a super way to start the season with a focus on your skiing and teaching. Four full days of skiing and coaching, including daily video. Socialize with new and old friends at the cocktail hour and sit-down group dinner. À la carte training lets you choose the clinics you want to create your personalized learning experience. Choose from Ski Improvement, Intro to Teaching Direct Parallel, Practicing Student Directed Ski Instruction, On-Snow Alignment Recognition, and more. A must if you are planning to attend Accreditation later in the season.
Lodging: All campers stay in Copper Mountain's Central Village. Again in 2005 - you can select from hotel, 1-bedroom condo, or 2-bedroom condo. Contact us early to ensure sufficient space.
Cost: $450 member / $500 non-member; lift tickets and lodging not included in this price.
To Enroll: Click here to access the full camp flyer with enrollment form (includes pricing, lodging details, lift tickets, dinner menu, clinic selection, etc.).Flyer is an Adobe Acrobat pdf document - if you cannot read it, send us an e-mail or call us (303-567-0679) and we'll mail you a hard copy.

International Instructor College - Hintertux, Austria

The College should be the highlight of your season. Spend five days working on your own skiing in spectacular terrain and surroundings. Hintertux is a glacier, so the skiing will be super in May. We’ll be staying within walking distance of the lifts; lodging, breakfast & dinner, coaching, lift tickets, and ground transportation in Europe (from Munich) is included.
Review: Read member Lynn Horwitz's review in the July 2000 newsletter
Cost: $1800 (single room)
To Enroll: Complete information and enrollment form is on the Harb Ski Systems website, at http://www.harbskisystems.com/dethinter.htm. Please contact Harb Ski Systems directly for more information or to enroll: e-mail diana@harbskisystems.com, or phone (303)567-0679.
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PMTS Direct Parallel Training
An introductory or more advanced course to help you learn and teach with PMTS Direct Parallel. This event is often tailored for the hosting ski school. Please contact us to learn the details of an individual session. This course can be presented at your ski school - contact us!
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Trainer Training

Designed for instructors who train, or would like to train, their peers in PMTS Direct Parallel. Stay current with new material, evaluate your performance on an ongoing basis, and learn to become a more effective trainer. Discuss implementation of PMTS training with other ski school trainers.
Review: Read member Craig McNeil's review in the July 2000 newsletter
Cost: $120 member / $180 non-member; lift tickets not included in this price.
To Enroll: Please click on "enrollment" button above to read the enrollment guidelines. Then, click on "enroll form", print it and fill it out, and send it with a check or money order to PMTS.org (address is on the form).
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