The SIX POINTS of Avalanche Education
SIX POINTS AVALANCHE EDUCATION IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EXPERT AVALANCHE TRAINING TO INCREASE SAFETY AND AWARENESS FOR ALL BACKCOUNTRY RECREATIONALISTS.
SPAE knows first-hand that avalanche awareness saves lives and is the best defense against an avalanche incident. We also understand that avalanches can occur when you least expect them, making avalanche rescue a big part of SPAE curriculum.
AVALANCHES DO NOT DISCRIMINATE
SNOWMOBILERS - SKIERS - SNOWBOARDERS - SNOWBIKERs - Ice Climbers
SIX POINTS AVALANCHE EDUCATION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EQUAL EDUCATION TO ALL WHO RECREATE IN AVALANCHE TERRAIN.
Avalanche Stats
HERE’S WHY YOU NEED TO KNOW WHAT YOU’RE DOING IN THE BACKCOUNTRY:
“Avalanche risk is at its greatest 24 hours following a snowfall.”
“In 90% of avalanche accidents, the victim or someone in the victim’s party causes the slide.”
“Avalanche Education saves lives - It’s as simple as that. ”
“Companion rescue is your greatest chance of survival if you are buried in an avalanche.”
North American Avalanche Fatalities (US + Canada)
PROPER EDUCATION CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE
EXPERT INSTRUCTION
OUR FOUNDERS ARE SOME OF THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS
Testimonials
“I completed an Avalanche Level 1 class offered by Six Points Avalanche Education in mid December. This class was everything I had hoped for. Eric and Bill definitely know their stuff! The balance between the classroom and the field sessions was great. I really enjoyed the field days with real-life types of scenarios, which were the most valuable to me. This was an awesome way to start off the season, and to get my mind thinking more about good decision making, given this season’s current poor snowpack structure. This class is something that all winter backcountry users should take and will benefit from.”
“I just completed their level one avy course and it was everything I could have wished for. Classroom explanation to real world barrier scenarios and snow grading. Very valuable information that I’d recommend to anybody who rides the back country to take.”
“I just completed Six Points Avalanche Level 1 course and am walking away wishing all backcountry users would take this class. Whether you are new to avalanche terrain or are looking for a refresher of your last Level 1 class, Eric and Bill know their stuff! I found the class to be a great value because of the balance of information shared in the classroom as well as the priceless time out in the field testing our skills. This was my second time taking a level 1 course and couldn’t be happier with the time spent with these awesome guys.
Thank you!”
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