1-Day Field Based

Did you take an avalanche course years ago and need some refreshing? Have you taken an AIARE or A3 (American Avalanche Association) avalanche course recently and want help applying all of the information to actually getting out and making decisions in the backcountry? Dial in your decision making framework, snowpack assessment skills, terrain management, group dynamics, avalanche rescue skills, and more! Get a few of your regular backcountry touring partners together and book a a day with guide/instructor for private learning and touring. The day can be tailored to the skills you want to spend the most time on, from trip planning to route selection, field observations to snowpack analysis, or simply just learning how to execute a ski tour from beginning to end and finding the best conditions. If you took your AIARE 1 or 2 with us, take an extra 15% off of your trip cost!

The 1-day Avalanche Refresher course is ran as a private outing and so we are able to customize and tailor the day to you and your group. Topics that can be covered may include;

• Daily framework and decision making process review
• Understanding and interpreting avalanche forecast bulletins
• Snow metamorphism review
• Avalanche characteristics and mechanics
• Field observations and snowpack analysis
• Route planning, selection, and travel techniques
• Recognizing and managing avalanche terrain
• Human factors and decision-making
• Group management and communication
• Rescue scenarios and transceiver practice

The avalanche refresher course is meant for individuals or groups whom have already taken an AIARE or A3 (American Avalanche Association) avalanche course. These courses are ran as private outings and are available for booking all throughout the snowy season. For those in need we also house a full fleet of rental and demo backcountry a/t setups, splitboards, and avalanche equipment rentals for an additional cost.