Level I Avalanche Course
$390
Due to unforeseen changes in our overhead costs, we have no choice but to raise course prices. We remain committed to providing quality, affordable, at-cost avalanche education to the community but unfortunately there was no way around this price increase. We also remain committed to keeping our 5:1 student to instructor ratio, lower than the American Avalanche Association’s maximum ratio of 6:1. Thank you for your continued support of the Patrol Fund.
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.
Registration for 2025 courses opens on Monday, November 25th at 9 AM.
2025 Level I Course Dates:
January 10th - 12th, 2025 (Friday - Sunday)
January 24th - 26th, 2025 (Friday - Sunday)
Ladies OnlyJanuary 28th - 30th, 2025 (Tuesday - Thursday)
February 7th - 9th, 2025 (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.
If the class you’re interested in attending is not available please sign our waitlist
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.
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.