Avalanche Rescue Course
Sharpen Your Skills. Be the Teammate Everyone Wants in the Backcountry.

Ready to level up your mountain safety game? Our Avalanche Rescue Course is a fast-paced, hands-on training designed for backcountry skiers, snowboarders, and splitboarders who want to be prepared when things go sideways. Whether you’re new to avalanche terrain or refreshing your rescue skills, this course delivers essential tools to respond quickly, confidently, and effectively in an avalanche scenario.

We’ll dive deep into companion rescue techniques, strategic shoveling, beacon searches, and multiple burial situations — all in realistic field scenarios. You’ll learn how to manage high-stress situations, prioritize patients, and integrate wilderness first aid into your response when help is hours away.

Course Highlights:

• Realistic avalanche rescue scenarios with time-pressure drills

• Pro-level skills in beacon use, probing, and strategic shoveling

• Introduction to wilderness first aid considerations in cold environments

• Decision-making under stress and leadership in dynamic group situations

• Tips on gear, communication, and post-rescue debriefs

This one-day course is a required refresher for anyone pursuing their AIARE 2 or Professional 1 certification and a must-have for every serious backcountry traveler.

Come prepared to dig, move fast, and learn hard. Because when it really counts, your skills — and your mindset — make all the difference.