Avalanche Education - Field Session Photography by Bruce Tremper

For more info, please select from the following course options:

Level I Avalanche Classes:
Learn safe travel in avalanche terrain and recognition of weather, snow pack and terrain factors contributing to avalanche hazard. No previous avalanche education necessary.

Level II Avalanche Course:
Review and expand upon material learned in Level I. Learn to identify snow crystal types and processes leading to them; how to record and interpret information gained from snow pits, stability tests, weather and other factors contributing to snow strength. Practice complex, multiple-beacon rescues.

Avalanche Awareness Classes:
Introduction to rescue skills and avalanche beacon searches, route finding, snow pack evaluation and minimizing exposure to hazards. Consists of an evening lecture and full-day field session.

Intro to Backcountry Touring and Avalanche Awareness Seminar:
Add a day of backcountry skiing or snowboarding to the Avalanche Awareness class. Learn how to use skins and descend variable off-piste snow and terrain.