Avalanche Training

UTAH AVALANCHE TRAINING
COURSES SINCE 2006

AVALANCHE LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATION

Description: Our Level 1 Avalanche Training provides comprehensive education in avalanche safety, equipping participants with the skills to identify avalanche terrain, assess hazards, and make informed decisions in the backcountry. The course covers essential topics such as avalanche dynamics, snowpack evaluation, route planning, and rescue techniques, combining classroom learning with hands-on field training. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts and backcountry travelers, this certification lays the foundation for safe and responsible winter recreation in avalanche-prone areas.

Length: This Course is Taught over Four Parts

Part 1 - Two Hour (Classroom In Person or Virtual Training)

Part 2 - Day in the Field Training

You will learn about:

Types of avalanches, terrain, snowpack and weather factors
Effective group communication
Accessing and reading local avalanche reports
Trailhead equipment checks
Route selection
Travel techniques
Avalanche evaluation processes
Decision making
Beacon rescue
What to do if caught yourself
Single and multiple victim rescues

Part 3 - Two Hour (Classroom In Person or Virtual Training)

Part 4 - Day in the Field Training

Part 3 and 4 are designed to build upon the training above and goes into greater depth about snow covers snowpack evaluation, rescue skills review, in avalanche hazard evaluation process.
Use what you have learned to help plan a tour using all information gathered prior.
Recognizing avalanche terrain in the field and during classroom route-finding exercises
Select terrain and route appropriate for current avalanche conditions.
Learn the basics of mountain snowpack formation in greater detail including observations of the snowpack.
Learn to perform and interpret multiple types of snowpack stability tests.

AVALANCHE 101 TRAINING

$285.00

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Description: This class is designed to give you the fundamental knowledge and skills in avalanche awareness. You will learn about:

Types of avalanches, terrain, snowpack and weather factors
Effective group communication
Accessing and reading local avalanche reports
Trailhead equipment checks
Route selection
Travel techniques
Avalanche evaluation processes
Decision making
Beacon rescue
What to do if caught yourself
Single and multiple victim rescues

Length: This Course is Taught over Two Parts

Part 1 - 2 Hour (Virtual Training Meeting)

Part 2 - Day in the Field Training

Private Classes Also Available with 8 or more Participants

AVALANCHE 102 TRAINING

$290.00

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Description:

This class is designed to build upon a 101 course and goes into greater depth about snow covers snowpack evaluation, rescue skills review, in avalanche hazard evaluation process.
Use what you have learned to help plan a tour using all information gathered prior.
Recognizing avalanche terrain in the field and during classroom route-finding exercises
Select terrain and route appropriate for current avalanche conditions.
Learn the basics of mountain snowpack formation in greater detail including observations of the snowpack.
Learn to perform and interpret multiple types of snowpack stability tests.

Length: This Course is Taught over Two Parts

Part 1 - 2 Hour (Virtual Training Meeting)

Part 2 - Day in the Field Training

Private Classes Also Available with 8 or more Participants

AVALANCHE RESUCE

$159.00

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Description:

The best rescue is the one never needed, however, we want to be ready in case. This course is designed to teach what to do if you yourself are caught as well as companion rescue.

We will be discussing decision-making in rescue
Equipment usage
Leadership in the Rescue
Single and multiple burials
Speed and efficiency tricks
Safety while the rescue is performed

Length: 6 Hours

AVALANCHE PRIVATE TRAINING

We provide private avalanche education classes listed above as well as customized courses/refresher courses. Prices vary depending on group size, length of class, etc.

Contact us to look at how we best suit your needs and schedule.