UNITED STATES:

Active PSIA-AASI membership card

CANADA:

26/27 CSIA membership card. 
Note: Course certificates are only valid if completed during this ongoing season. Paystubs or general resort employee passes are strictly not accepted.

UK:

Active BASI Digital License featuring a clear and scannable QR code.

FRANCE:

Carte Professionnelle 

OTHER EUROPE:

• Official national instructor association card valid for the current season, or
• a recent paystub (dated within 30-60 days) showing ski school name, or
• a signed contract for the upcoming or current season.

GLOBAL:

Valid UIAGM / IFMGA card with current calendar year hologram sticker.

US:

Current AMGA card or certificate (Ski Discipline only). Scope of practice other than “Mountain Guide” does not qualify.

CANADA:

Current ACMG Mountain Guide Card.

A recent paystub dated within the last 30-60 days showing the retailer's name

A Pro Program application submitted from a corporate email domain (e.g., @brand.com),

OR a recent paystub from an outdoor brand.

US:

NSP card

CANADA:

Canadian Ski Patroller Card 

EUROPE:

Current paystub explicitly listing your role as "Patroller."

Current paystub showing a ski-operational department.

OR an application submitted from a resort email domain (eg. @skiresort.com).

A paystub or official employment letter confirming paid employment at an environmental or outdoor NGO.

OR an application submitted via a recognized organization email domain (e.g., @ngo.com).

US:

Active USSS membership card

CANADA:

Active Alpine Canada membership card

EUROPE:

Current, active coaching certification card,
OR a valid seasonal paystub showing the club name that explicitly lists "Coach" position details.

US ONLY:

Active USSS competitor membership card for the current season.

Category unavailable for Canadian or European applicants.

ACCEPTED:

Valid ID card or certificate showing active membership in an official mountain rescue group.

EXCLUDED:

Police, firefighters, military, ambulance/EMT, and sea rescue do not qualify. This tier is strictly for mountainous terrain operations.