Join us for our AIARE Avalanche Level 1 course, designed for snow sports enthusiasts looking to learn essential skills for navigating the backcountry safely. This comprehensive course covers topics such as snowpack analysis, route finding, hazard assessment, companion rescue, and much much more. Led by the most experienced guides and instructors in the industry. Participants will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to make informed decisions in the backcountry. Whether you're a seasoned backcountry traveler or just starting out, this course will equip you with essential knowledge to mitigate risks and enjoy the mountains responsibly. It’s time to leave the lift lines behind and take your skiing and riding into the wilderness. 

This is a Hybrid style course. There is a 6 hour online learning that you must complete prior to the course start date. The evening before your course you will have a mandatory 2 hour zoom call. In this zoom call we will discuss our objectives for the course, answer any questions, give a lesson in tour planning, and examine the local weather and avalanche forecasts. Days 2 and 3 are in the field where we will be putting our knowledge to the test and learning to recreate safely in avalanche terrain.