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Avalanche Skills Refresher

The Avalanche Skills Refresher course is designed for experienced backcountry travelers looking to update and enhance their avalanche safety knowledge and skills. This hands-on course reviews key concepts such as avalanche terrain assessment, snowpack evaluation, and decision-making strategies, ensuring participants stay current with the latest best practices. Through practical exercises, including companion rescue techniques and terrain management, students will reinforce their ability to navigate avalanche-prone areas safely. Whether preparing for the upcoming season or just seeking a skills update, this refresher course helps participants regain confidence and improve their readiness for backcountry adventures.

Availability

December to March

Avalanche Training

Skills Refresher

Difficulty

Prior AIARE 1 required

Starting at (USD):

$250 per person

Topics Covered

  • Weather Forecasting
  • Avalanche Forecast
  • Route Planning
  • Full Day Tour
  • Hasty Pits
  • Final Decision Making
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Itinerary

Open to experienced riders who want a pre-season tune-up. Prerequisite: AIARE 1 or multiple years of backcountry experience. 3 Student minimum for course to run.

Logistics and Gear

Prerequisites:
AIARE 1 or multiple years of backcountry experience.

Pricing

$250 Per person

What You’ll Learn

  • Weather Forecasting
  • Avalanche Forecast
  • Route Planning
  • Full Day Tour
  • Hasty Pits
  • Final Decision Making
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