Avalanche Education

The level one course is a 3 day/24 hour introduction to avalanche hazard and management. The course is expected to: Provide a basic understanding of avalanches Describe a framework for decision making and risk management in avalanche terrain Focus on identifying the    …trip details

This course is suited for skiers/riders who frequent avalanche terrain via lift access from ski areas and easily accessible backcountry trailheads and highway passes. Perfect for those folks who are venturing into avalanche terrain along with others, but who don't typically    …trip details

Do you have a shiny new avalanche transceiver but have no idea how to use it? Did you know there are specific ways to more efficiently shovel and probe for a buried friend? Time is critical in rescue scenarios. Well then, you may want to join us for one of these day-long    …trip details

Come join us for a free introduction to avalanche awareness at a participating REI this Winter. We have teamed up with REI to provide basic avalanche information to folks who have never taken an avy course at all. Find out how terrain, snowpack, weather, and the human    …trip details