If you are wondering which training is right for you, here are a few key points to think about: RECREATIONALISTS If you are new to mountains and avalanches – Begin with an avalanche awareness class, this will give you an understanding of the risk involved with travel in and under snowy mountains. If you already […]

  All Alaskans can be AVALANCHE AWARE. An avalanche awareness class introduces you to the risks involved with travel in snow covered mountains. Anticipating where and when avalanches occur is your first step to reducing your risk. Learn how to access online avalanche forecasts, advisories, and observations. Learn about avalanche rescue gear and how it works. The Alaska Avalanche […]

              Alaskans who live, play, and work in avalanche terrain need AVALANCHE RESCUE skills. Knowing how to respond to an avalanche emergency can save lives. Learn how to effectively organize an avalanche search Learn efficient methods of using an avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel Learn how to attend to […]

Do you ride in the backcountry? This training will help you plan and prepare as a ready rider. READY RIDERS have avalanche rescue gear and practice using it attend avalanche & backcountry riding safety classes know where to find & use avalanche & weather forecasts/observations/information recognize backcountry hazard including exposure to winter elements, poor visibility, glacier […]

Many winter activities expose people to avalanche danger. This three day training for women helps you develop habits that will keep you and your backcountry partners alive. Plan and prepare for travel in avalanche terrain Recognize avalanche terrain Develop a personal framework for making decisions in avalanche terrain. Learn and apply effective companion rescue. The […]

Many winter activities expose people to avalanche danger. This three day training comprises the AIARE Recreational Level 1 and AIARE Avalanche Rescue Courses.  You will develop habits that will help you find the good snow without taking unknown risks: Plan and prepare for travel in avalanche terrain Recognize avalanche terrain Develop a personal framework for […]

Ride a mountain machine? This training is for YOU. Have you wanted to up your avalanche skills, but haven’t because you ride a sled and motorized training opportunities have been few and far between? This course is RIDERS teaching RIDERS on machines. You have no more excuses. Get sleducated: learn to anticipate weather and avalanches […]