New to the backcountry this season? Take your Level 1.
Skied the backcountry before but haven’t taken an official course? Take your Level 1.
Like skiing out of bounds? Take your Level 1.
Do you nerd out about snow? Then take your Level 1.
Taking your Level 1 avalanche certification course is crucial for getting your foot in the door of the backcountry universe. A backcountry course raises awareness of many factors concerning snow and wind patterns and navigating avalanche terrain. It helps you make safer decisions for you and those touring the terrain around you. It’s important. It’s necessary.ย
Here are the American Avalanche Association endorsed course providers by state.
Alaskaย
Alaska Avalanche Information Center
University of Alaska Southeast
Arizonaย
Kachina Peaks Avalanche Center
Californiaย
Colorado
Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Idahoย
National Outdoor Leadership School
University of Idaho Outdoor Program
Maine
East Coast Avalanche Education
Montanaย
Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center
West Central Montana Avalanche Center
Nevadaย
New Hampshire
East Coast Avalanche Education
New Mexico
New York
Oregonย
Three Sisters Backcountry, Inc
University of Idaho Outdoor Program
Utahย
Vermontย
East Coast Avalanche Education
Washingtonย
Wyoming
Jackson Hole Outdoor Leadership Institute
National Outdoor Leadership School
Internationalย
Other
For more information on avalanche education services, go to the Avalanche.org website.