This Level 1 course allows up to 6 students and will be taught in the backcountry of Yellowstone Park south of Big Sky. The field locations are roughly an hour's drive from Bozeman so there are no lodging requirements for students.

Our Level 1 avalanche course teaches the fundamentals necessary to travel confidently and safely in the backcountry. This SPAE Level 1 course is orientated towards skiers and splitboarders. This class will focus on both wet snow and dry snow avalanche problems and is a great way to set yourself up for a fun and successful spring ski season.

The classroom portion will all be offered virtually and includes four prerecorded talks students can watch on their own time. There will also be a live Zoom session held on the evening of March 8th (Friday) from 6 to 8:30 pm. The primary portion of the class consists of two full days in the snow. The field portions will include a good amount of backcountry travel as we assess avalanche terrain, snowpack stability, communication skills, and mountain weather. Avalanche rescue drills also play a significant role in the field sessions.

This is a great opportunity to sharpen your backcountry skills, develop more confidence in your partners, and become more knowledgeable and safer in the backcountry.

 Our Level 1 follows the guidelines set by the American Avalanche Association (AAA). Our instructors are experienced avalanche educators who provide the highest level of expertise. This course is designed to build a strong foundation of backcountry skills and is the perfect stepping stone to more advanced training in the future.

3-DAY COURSE (24 HOURS TOTAL)

$425 PER PERSON

This Level 1 course allows up to 10 students and will be taught in the backcountry of Yellowstone Park south of Big Sky. The field locations are roughly an hour's drive from Bozeman so there are no lodging requirements for students.

Our Level 1 avalanche course teaches the fundamentals necessary to travel confidently and safely in the backcountry. This SPAE Level 1 course is orientated towards skiers and splitboarders.

The classroom portion will all be offered virtually and includes four prerecorded talks students can watch on their own time. There will also be a live Zoom session held on the evening of February 9th (Friday) from 6 to 8:30 pm. The primary portion of the class consists of two full days in the snow. The field portions will include a good amount of backcountry travel as we assess avalanche terrain, snowpack stability, communication skills, and mountain weather. Avalanche rescue drills also play a significant role in the field sessions.

This is a great opportunity to sharpen your backcountry skills, develop more confidence in your partners, and become more knowledgeable and safer in the backcountry.

 Our Level 1 follows the guidelines set by the American Avalanche Association (AAA). Our instructors are experienced avalanche educators who provide the highest level of expertise. This course is designed to build a strong foundation of backcountry skills and is the perfect stepping stone to more advanced training in the future.

3-DAY COURSE (24 HOURS TOTAL)

$450 PER PERSON

This Level 1 course allows up to 10 students and will be taught in the backcountry of Yellowstone Park south of Big Sky.

Our Level 1 avalanche course teaches the fundamentals necessary to travel confidently and safely in the backcountry. This SPAE Level 1 course is orientated towards skiers and splitboarders.

The classroom portion will all be offered virtually and includes four prerecorded talks students can watch on their own time. There will also be a live Zoom session held on the evening of January 19th (Friday) from 6 to 8:30 pm. The primary portion of the class consists of two full days in the snow. The field portions will include a good amount of backcountry travel as we assess avalanche terrain, snowpack stability, communication skills, and mountain weather. Avalanche rescue drills also play a significant role in the field sessions.

This is a great opportunity to sharpen your backcountry skills, develop more confidence in your partners, and become more knowledgeable and safer in the backcountry.

 Our Level 1 follows the guidelines set by the American Avalanche Association (AAA). Our instructors are experienced avalanche educators who provide the highest level of expertise. This course is designed to build a strong foundation of backcountry skills and is the perfect stepping stone to more advanced training in the future.

3-DAY COURSE (24 HOURS TOTAL)

$450 PER PERSON

This Level 1 course allows up to 10 students and will be taught in the backcountry of Yellowstone Park south of Big Sky.

Our Level 1 avalanche course teaches the fundamentals necessary to travel confidently and safely in the backcountry. This SPAE Level 1 course is orientated towards skiers and splitboarders.

The classroom portion will all be offered virtually and includes four prerecorded talks students can watch on their own time. There will also be a live Zoom session held on the evening of January 12th (Friday) from 6 to 8:30 pm. The primary portion of the class consists of two full days in the snow. The field portions will include a good amount of backcountry travel as we assess avalanche terrain, snowpack stability, communication skills, and mountain weather. Avalanche rescue drills also play a significant role in the field sessions.

This is a great opportunity to sharpen your backcountry skills, develop more confidence in your partners, and become more knowledgeable and safer in the backcountry.

 Our Level 1 follows the guidelines set by the American Avalanche Association (AAA). Our instructors are experienced avalanche educators who provide the highest level of expertise. This course is designed to build a strong foundation of backcountry skills and is the perfect stepping stone to more advanced training in the future.

3-DAY COURSE (24 HOURS TOTAL)

$450 PER PERSON

This Level 1 course allows up to 5 students and will be taught in backcountry locations around Bozeman and/or Big Sky. Field locations are YTD and will be decided based on snow and weather conditions.

Our Level 1 avalanche course teaches the fundamentals necessary to travel confidently and safely in the backcountry. This SPAE Level 1 course is orientated towards skiers and splitboarders.

The classroom portion will all be offered virtually and includes four prerecorded talks students can watch on their own time and one live Zoom session. The Zoom session will be held on the evening of December 19th (Tuesday) from 6-8:30 pm. The primary portion of the class consists of two full days in the snow. The field portions will include a good amount of backcountry travel as we assess avalanche terrain, snowpack stability, communication skills, and mountain weather. Avalanche rescue drills also play a significant role in the field sessions.

This is a great opportunity to sharpen your backcountry skills, develop more confidence in your partners, and become more knowledgeable and safer in the backcountry. All students will receive a Level 1 certificate of completion.

 Our Level 1 follows the guidelines set by the American Avalanche Association (AAA). Our instructors are experienced avalanche educators who provide the highest level of expertise. This course is designed to build a strong foundation of backcountry skills and is the perfect stepping stone to more advanced training in the future.

3-DAY COURSE (24 HOURS TOTAL)

$450 PER PERSON

This Level 1 course allows up to 10 students and will be taught in the backcountry of Yellowstone Park south of Big Sky.

Our Level 1 avalanche course teaches the fundamentals necessary to travel confidently and safely in the backcountry. This SPAE Level 1 course is orientated towards skiers and splitboarders.

The classroom portion will all be offered virtually and includes four prerecorded talks students can watch on their own time. There will also be a live Zoom session held on the evening of December 15th (Friday) from 6 to 8:30 pm. The primary portion of the class consists of two full days in the snow. The field portions will include a good amount of backcountry travel as we assess avalanche terrain, snowpack stability, communication skills, and mountain weather. Avalanche rescue drills also play a significant role in the field sessions.

This is a great opportunity to sharpen your backcountry skills, develop more confidence in your partners, and become more knowledgeable and safer in the backcountry.

 Our Level 1 follows the guidelines set by the American Avalanche Association (AAA). Our instructors are experienced avalanche educators who provide the highest level of expertise. This course is designed to build a strong foundation of backcountry skills and is the perfect stepping stone to more advanced training in the future.

3-DAY COURSE (24 HOURS TOTAL)

$450 PER PERSON

This motorized level 1 is being offered in the Flathead region of northwest Montana and will be hosted by the FOFAC. This motorized level 1 can accommodate up to 10 students. You can find out more information about this class by visiting flatheadavalanche.org.

This class focuses specifically on how motorized users communicate and travel safely in and around avalanche terrain. The classroom details are yet to be worked out, but will likely include in-person and virtual classroom time. The primary portion of the class consists of two full field days, which will be held on February 4th and 5th in the backcountry of the Flathead National Forest. Specific locations are YTD. The field portions will include lots of riding as we assess avalanche terrain, snowpack stability, communication skills, and mountain weather. Avalanche rescue drills also play a significant role in the field sessions.

This is a great opportunity to sharpen your backcountry skills, develop more confidence in your riding partners, and become a more knowledgeable and safer rider in the backcountry. All students will receive a level 1 certificate of completion.

 Our Level 1 follows the guidelines set by the American Avalanche Association (AAA). Our instructors are experienced avalanche educators who provide the highest level of expertise. This course is designed to build a strong foundation of backcountry skills and is the perfect stepping stone to more advanced training in the future.

Our Level 1 avalanche course teaches the fundamentals necessary to travel confidently and safely in the backcountry. This SPAE Level 1 course is orientated towards skiers and splitboarders.

The classroom portion will all be offered virtually and includes four prerecorded talks students can watch on their own time and one live two-hour Zoom session. The Zoom session will be held on the evening of the 25th (Friday) from 6 to 8 pm. The primary portion of the class consists of two full field days, which will be conducted in the backcountry around Bozeman and Big Sky. The field portions will include a good amount of backcountry travel as we assess avalanche terrain, snowpack stability, communication skills, and mountain weather. Avalanche rescue drills also play a significant role in the field sessions.

This is a great opportunity to sharpen your backcountry skills, develop more confidence in your partners, and become more knowledgeable and safer in the backcountry.

 Our Level 1 follows the guidelines set by the American Avalanche Association (AAA). Our instructors are experienced avalanche educators who provide the highest level of expertise. This course is designed to build a strong foundation of backcountry skills and is the perfect stepping stone to more advanced training in the future.

3-DAY COURSE (24 HOURS TOTAL)

$400 PER PERSON

This class focuses specifically on how motorized users communicate and travel safely in and around avalanche terrain. The classroom portion will all be offered virtually and includes four prerecorded talks students can watch on their own time and one live two-hour Zoom session. The primary portion of the class consists of two full field days, which will be conducted on Buck Ridge near Big Sky. The field portions will include lots of riding as we assess avalanche terrain, snowpack stability, communication skills, and mountain weather. Avalanche rescue drills also play a significant role in the field sessions.

This is a great opportunity to sharpen your backcountry skills, develop more confidence in your riding partners, and become a more knowledgeable and safer rider in the backcountry

 Our Level 1 follows the guidelines set by the American Avalanche Association (AAA). Our instructors are experienced avalanche educators who provide the highest level of expertise. This course is designed to build a strong foundation of backcountry skills and is the perfect stepping stone to more advanced training in the future.

All field days for this level 1 class will be run through Canyon Adventures in Big Sky.

www.canyonadventuresmontana.com

3-DAY COURSE (24 HOURS TOTAL)

$400 PER PERSON

Our Level 1 avalanche course teaches the fundamentals necessary to travel confidently and safely in the backcountry. This SPAE Level 1 course is orientated towards backcountry motorized users.

During this course, students will develop a solid foundation of skills needed to create and execute a safe travel plan when recreating in the backcountry. The SPAE curriculum focuses on the Six Points of Avalanche Education: Recognizing avalanche terrain, assessing mountain snowpack/weather, understanding avalanche forecasts & problems, human factor/decision making, and companion rescue. This course consists of both classroom and field sessions. The classroom portion will consist of four separate online videos (self-paced learning) and one live two-hour zoom session. The field portion of the course will consist of two full-field days conducted on Buck Ridge near Big Sky, MT . Our Level 1 follows the guidelines set by the American Avalanche Association (AAA). SPAE instructors are experienced avalanche educators who provide the highest level of expertise. This course is designed to build a strong foundation of backcountry skills and is the perfect stepping stone to more advanced training in the future.

All field days for this level 1 class will be run through Canyon Adventures in Big Sky.

www.canyonadventuresmontana.com

3-DAY COURSE (24 HOURS TOTAL)

$400 PER PERSON

Our Level 1 avalanche course teaches the fundamentals necessary to travel confidently and safely in the backcountry. This SPAE Level 1 course is orientated towards skiers and splitboarders.

During this course, students will develop a solid foundation of skills needed to create and execute a safe travel plan when recreating in the backcountry. The SPAE curriculum focuses on the Six Points of Avalanche Education: Recognizing avalanche terrain, assessing mountain snowpack/weather, understanding avalanche forecasts & problems, human factor/decision making, and companion rescue. This course consists of both classroom and field sessions. The classroom portion will consist of four separate online videos (self-paced learning) and one live two-hour zoom session. The field portion of the course will consist of two full-field days . Our Level 1 follows the guidelines set by the American Avalanche Association (AAA). Our instructors are experienced avalanche educators who provide the highest level of expertise. This course is designed to build a strong foundation of backcountry skills and is the perfect stepping stone to more advanced training in the future.

3-DAY COURSE (24 HOURS TOTAL)

$400 PER PERSON

Six Points Avalanche Education is offering a smaller, more private non-motorized Avalanche Level 1 class Dec. 28-30. This class will be limited to six students and taught by former GNFAC forecaster and owner of SPAE, Eric Knoff. This structure is beneficial to riding groups such as friends and family and is designed to facilitate a more comfortable and positive learning experience.

 This class will consist of four hours of prerecorded talks that students will be required to watch on their own time. It will also include one, two-hour live Zoom session conducted on the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 28th from 6-8 pm. The classroom time will be followed by two full field days conducted in the backcountry around Bozeman.

During this course, students will develop a solid foundation of skills needed to create and execute a safe travel plan when recreating in the backcountry. This course follows the American Avalanche Association (AAA) curriculum with an emphasis on: Recognizing avalanche terrain, assessing mountain snowpack/weather, understanding avalanche forecasts & problems, human factor/decision making, and companion rescue. This course is designed to build a strong foundation of backcountry skills and is the perfect stepping stone to more advanced training in the future.

All students will receive a Level 1 certificate at the end of the class.

$400 Per Person

Join us for a Level 1 course

Our Level 1 AAA accredited avalanche course teaches the essentials necessary to travel safely and confidently in avalanche terrain. This SPAE Level 1 course is orientated towards skiers and splitboarders.

Our Level 1 Avalanche Course teaches essential information necessary to developing the skills needed to travel safely and confidently in avalanche terrain. The three-day course (24 hours of instruction) focuses on key points of avalanche education: avalanche terrain identification, mountain snowpack/weather, avalanche forecasting & problems, decision making and companion rescue. This course consists of both classroom and field sessions; SPAE understands the importance of hands on learning and spends 60-70% of the course in the field. Our Level 1 follows the guidelines set by the American Avalanche Association (AAA). Our instructors are experienced avalanche educators who provide the highest level of expertise. This course is the perfect stepping stone to more advanced training in the future. All field sessions will be run through Montana Mountaineering Association.

3-DAY COURSE (24 HOURS TOTAL)

$400 PER PERSON

Join us for a Level 1 course

Our Level 1 AAA accredited avalanche course teaches the essentials necessary to travel safely and confidently in the backcountry. This SPAE Level 1 course is orientated towards skiers and splitboarders.

This course consists of one live online Zoom session being held on the evening of Friday, March 5th, from 6-8 pm MST. There will also be four hours of prerecorded talks participants can watch at their own pace. Links for the talks will be sent upon registration. The course will also consist of two full-field days held on March 6th and 7th. The course focuses on key points of avalanche education: avalanche terrain identification, mountain snowpack/weather, avalanche forecasting & problems, decision making and companion rescue. Our Level 1 follows the guidelines set by the American Avalanche Association (AAA). Our instructors are experienced avalanche educators who provide the highest level of expertise. This course is the perfect stepping stone to more advanced training in the future.

$350 PER PERSON

Our Level 1 AAA accredited avalanche course teaches the essentials necessary to travel safely and confidently in avalanche terrain. This SPAE Level 1 course is orientated towards motorized users (snowmobilers & snowbikers).

Our Level 1 Avalanche Course teaches essential information necessary to developing the skills needed to travel safely and confidently in the mountains. The three-day course (24 hours of instruction) focuses on key points of avalanche education: avalanche terrain identification, mountain snowpack/weather, avalanche forecasting & problems, decision making and companion rescue. This course consists of both classroom and field sessions; SPAE understands the importance of hands on learning and spends 60-70% of the course in the field. Our Level 1 follows the guidelines set by the American Avalanche Association (AAA). Our instructors are experienced avalanche educators who provide the highest level of expertise. This course is the perfect stepping stone to more advanced training in the future.

Please send an email to info@avalancheclass.com to register.

All field days for this level 1 class will be run through Canyon Adventures in Big Sky.

www.canyonadventuresmontana.com

3-DAY COURSE (24 HOURS TOTAL)

$350 PER PERSON

Join us for a Level 1 course

Our Level 1 AAA accredited avalanche course teaches the essentials necessary to travel safely and confidently in avalanche terrain. This SPAE Level 1 course is orientated towards motorized users (snowmobilers & snowbikers).

Our Level 1 Avalanche Course teaches essential information necessary to developing the skills needed to travel safely and confidently in avalanche terrain. The three-day course (24 hours of instruction) focuses on key points of avalanche education: avalanche terrain identification, mountain snowpack/weather, avalanche forecasting & problems, decision making and companion rescue. This course consists of both classroom and field sessions; SPAE understands the importance of hands on learning and spends 60-70% of the course in the field. Our Level 1 follows the guidelines set by the American Avalanche Association (AAA). Our instructors are experienced avalanche educators who provide the highest level of expertise. This course is the perfect stepping stone to more advanced training in the future.

All field days for this level 1 class will be run through Canyon Adventures - Big Sky, MT.

canyonadventures.com

3-DAY COURSE (24 HOURS TOTAL)

$400 PER PERSON

Join us for a Level 1 course

Our Level 1 AAA accredited avalanche course teaches the essentials necessary to travel safely and confidently in avalanche terrain. This SPAE Level 1 course is orientated towards skiers and splitboarders.

Our Level 1 Avalanche Course teaches essential information necessary to developing the skills needed to travel safely and confidently in avalanche terrain. The three-day course (24 hours of instruction) focuses on key points of avalanche education: avalanche terrain identification, mountain snowpack/weather, avalanche forecasting & problems, decision making and companion rescue. This course consists of both classroom and field sessions; SPAE understands the importance of hands on learning and spends 60-70% of the course in the field. Our Level 1 follows the guidelines set by the American Avalanche Association (AAA). Our instructors are experienced avalanche educators who provide the highest level of expertise. This course is the perfect stepping stone to more advanced training in the future.

3-DAY COURSE (24 HOURS TOTAL)

$400 PER PERSON

Join us for a Level 1 course

Our Level 1 AAA accredited avalanche course teaches the essentials necessary to travel safely and confidently in avalanche terrain. This SPAE Level 1 course is orientated towards motorized users (snowmobilers & snowbikers).

Our Level 1 Avalanche Course teaches essential information necessary to developing the skills needed to travel safely and confidently in avalanche terrain. The three-day course (24 hours of instruction) focuses on key points of avalanche education: avalanche terrain identification, mountain snowpack/weather, avalanche forecasting & problems, decision making and companion rescue. This course consists of both classroom and field sessions; SPAE understands the importance of hands on learning and spends 60-70% of the course in the field. Our Level 1 follows the guidelines set by the American Avalanche Association (AAA). Our instructors are experienced avalanche educators who provide the highest level of expertise. This course is the perfect stepping stone to more advanced training in the future.

All field days for this level 1 class will be run through Canyon Adventures - Big Sky, MT.

canyonadventuresmontana.com

3-DAY COURSE (24 HOURS TOTAL)

$400 PER PERSON