If you travel in or near avalanche terrain for work or play, this course is for you. You will learn how to develop a plan for travel in avalanche terrain. You will gain the ability to identify avalanche terrain. You will utilize a decision making framework to reduce your risk. You will learn strategic methods for companion rescue.
This course is hosted at the Black Rapids Lodge. The $550 course fee includes indoor lodging and food. Please bring your sleeping pad and bag. Fri/Sat dinners and Sat/Sun breakfasts are included. You are responsible for your own snacks and lunches. If you will be staying somewhere else and won't be eating at the lodge, course tuition is $400. If you are staying somewhere else, but would like to eat at the lodge, course cost is $490.