Avalanche Education

Avalanche Awareness / Level 1 Avalanche

Description:  These 1-3-day courses will involve curriculum that is based on the guidelines of the American Avalanche Association.  Content will include: avalanche types and anatomy, basic slab mechanics, terrain evaluation and route selection, travel protocols, weather influences and forecasting, snowpack development, decision making, snowpits, stability tests, and companion rescue practice, among other topics and discussion.

Field days will take place in the Custer Gallatin National Forest, and the classroom/ slideshow/ lecture components will take place in Cooke City, MT.

Dates:   custom courses available/ please contact us.

Cost:  TBD

Reservations:  call 406-855-7107, or email us at ski.yellowstone@gmail.com.

A 50% deposit is required for all reservations.