Level I Avalanche Course
$325
The Level I avalanche course is an interactive program covering the fundamentals of avalanche hazards including awareness and stability assessments. This course consists of approximately 40% classroom learning time and 60% in-the-field study. Instructors and students travel in and around avalanche terrain.
2024 Level I Course Dates:
January 12th - 14th, 2024 (Friday - Sunday) *rescheduled for February 2nd-4th due to extreme temperatures*
January 26th - 28th, 2024 (Friday - Sunday)
Ladies OnlyFebruary 9th - 11th, 2024 (Friday - Sunday)
March 8th - 10th, 2024 (Friday - Sunday)
The course will be following American Avalanche Association guidelines focusing on:
Recognizing and traveling in avalanche terrain.
Reading, interpreting, and using avalanche forecasts along with field observations to make competent decision-making plans when entering avalanche terrain.
The use of, and rescue skills associated with avalanche transceivers.
Field observations of snowpack, weather, and terrain, along with the elements of snowpack formation.
The use and interpretation of stability tests.
The human factors that contribute to the decision making process.
REGISTRATION BEGINS December 1ST, 2023
AT 09:00 AM MST ONLINE
DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, OUR CLASSES FILL UP QUICKLY.
Your class spot will not be secured until all class questions are answered and you have checked out.
ALL OUR 2023-24 COURSES ARE FULL! please sign our waitlist HERE:
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received up to 30 days prior to the registered course are eligible to receive a refund less a $50 service fee. Cancellations received up to 14 days prior to the registered course are eligible to receive a refund of 50%. Cancellations within 14 days of the registered course will NOT be eligible for a refund. No exceptions.
Cancellation requests are made on the website OR via email directly to The Patrol Fund, Inc.