tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256701158582629866.post885296675995956892..comments2007-03-29T16:31:33.176-07:00Off-pistehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08839664289118758308noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256701158582629866.post-11281256319835032422007-03-29T16:31:00.000-07:002007-03-29T16:31:00.000-07:00MSP,<BR/><BR/>The PSIA does allow you to take portions at any time, but does not officially recognize a change until you make a full completion of the process. The only issue I have with this is it doesn't help the average instructor who is already barely making an income on it. <BR/><BR/>Like I said, I'm not advocating making the steps easier, as I agree a Level 3 should be of a certain quality instructor. What I'm advocating is an official recognition of moving towards a goal.<BR/><BR/>For example, martial arts have the belts concept. As you move towards your blue belt though, you may have a yellow belt with blue stripes. There's no reason the same can't be done with instructing.Off-pistehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08839664289118758308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256701158582629866.post-85676362871072994092007-03-29T13:25:00.000-07:002007-03-29T13:25:00.000-07:00What's a destination resort?Staceynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256701158582629866.post-83977591462552876032007-03-25T19:58:00.000-07:002007-03-25T19:58:00.000-07:00AG,<BR/>PSIA-RM allows for partial passes for L2 and L3. The instructor can pass the teaching/tech or skiing. So this is sort of the 1.5 and 2.5 designations of which you speak. <BR/><BR/>I would suggest L3 should be very rigorous. I remember passing my L3 in 94 when I came to PSIA-RM. Another instructor in my group passed his full and absolutely should have not passed. I was disgusted with the result. Maybe he would grow into the pin. But I doubt it.<BR/><BR/>I do understand that some instructors get discouraged in the process. It is very difficult for the a part-timer to make the jump. I applaud those who do pass L2, L3, or DCL/TA while working part-time. It is a huge commitment and accomplishment.<BR/><BR/>good articleMySnowProhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610362583932361269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256701158582629866.post-15730158834075813652007-03-22T07:12:00.000-07:002007-03-22T07:12:00.000-07:00Thanks. Unfortunately Blogger doesn't seem to like the use of trackbacks, or editting comments.Off-pistehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08839664289118758308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3256701158582629866.post-74976718746356783192007-03-20T23:32:00.000-07:002007-03-20T23:32:00.000-07:00Posted a link to you at my site.Justin Bhttp://www.ski-blog.comnoreply@blogger.com