About APP Clinics and Events

The APP offers first class clinics, events and forums. The last 3 years APP has offered Rope Rescue Clinics at Mt Rose and Mt Bachelor. The focus and shift are to be the leader for professional patrollers by offering educational clinics. There is a RISK Management Clinic about to be offered soon. Each winter, the APP schedules Mid-Winter Clinics where participants can take written exams and are able to take many of the practical exams depending upon the ski conditions, weather, and judge availability. These Clinics are held over a 1-to-3-day period at first class resorts throughout the Western United States.  At many of the Mid-Winter Clinics, the APP also puts on networking events, evening socials, special educational events and "behind the scene tours" that are unique to the particular hill hosting the Clinic.  

This year, 2026, the APP Conference & Clinic will be held the first week of May at Mt Bachelor Oregon. It is a 5 day event starting May 4 to May 8, 2026. This event will be offering the same written and practical exam opportunities at the Mid-Winter Clinics.  In addition, there is a patrol director forum, a women's forum, and evening event(s) with special guest speaker(s). Other past forums/clinics held the Annual Conference include Risk Management, Avalanche Control, Science and Demonstrations, Avalanche Rescue Dog Training and more.  Each  Conference includes a special guest speaker.  Past speakers have included world renown leaders such as Warren Miller, Peter Croft, Shane McConkey, Scott Schmidt and Royal Robbins.  

Attendance at any of the Mid-Winter Clinics or the Annual Conference also allows you to take advantage of the skiing/boarding during the event at the respective hills.  For most APP-Sponsored Events, APP Membership is required - see details on each event for fees, activities, tests offered and options.