AVALANCHE HAZARD RECOGNITION WORKSHOP
An 8-hour classroom workshop for all mountain travelers (snowmachiners, skiers, snowboarders, climbers, snowshoers, etc.) interested in a solid introduction to avalanches, avalanche terrain, recognizing clues to instability, route-finding and rescue. Pre-registration is requiredm for this free workshop. This is a great companion course with AVALANCHE RESCUE. Recommended reading: Snow Sense: A Guide to Evaluating Snow Avalanche Hazard, by Fredston and Fesler. Register For This Course Register For This Course

AVALANCHE RESCUE
This one day intensive course covers backcountry avalanche rescue. Following a short introductory lecture this workshop provides an opportunity for participants to get lots of practice with avalanche transceivers, try different brands, and do realistic rescue scenarios. This is a great companion course with the Avalanche Hazard Recognition Workshop. Pre-requisite: ability to be outside all day in winter conditions. Open to those with and without prior rescue practice. Recommended reading: Snow Sense. Register For This Course. Register For This Course

LEVEL I BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE HAZARD EVALUATION & RESCUE TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP
This intensive workshop, with over 33 hours of classroom and field training, is aimed at teaching the hands-on skills needed to recognize and evaluate potential avalanche hazards. Training includes group rescue techniques, terrain analysis, snow stability evaluation, decision-making, safe travel procedures, and route selection. Pre-requisite: No prior avalanche training necessary. Must be prepared to remain outdoors in foul weather all day. Participants must be able to ski or snowshoe up and
downhill in variable terrain with changing snow conditions. Required reading: Snow Sense. Recommended reading: Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain. Register For This Course

AVALANCHE REFRESHER COURSE
Has it been awhile since your Level I avalanche course? Would you like an opportunity to spend a field day with an instructor, ask questions, refresh your skills, and learn the newest ideas and techniques in snow science? This evening classroom session will be in Anchorage, with fieldwork in the Talkeetna or Chugach Mountains depending on where the snow is the most interesting. Prerequisites: AAS 3 day avalanche workshop or equivalent. Required Reading: Snow Sense. Recommended reading: Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain. Register For This Course

LEVEL II, AVALANCHE HAZARD EVALUATION
This workshop is for those who have already attended a Level I workshop and are serious about learning more. The focus will be on enhancing skills in avalanche hazard evaluation and decision-making with an emphasis on avalanche forecasting. New ideas in snow science and documentation will also be covered. Field sessions will be held in two different locations so participants can work in different snow climates. Pre-requisite: At least intermediate backcountry travel skills. Prior 3 day AAS workshop or equivalent, and at least one year experience since your Level I course. Required reading: Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain. Recommended additional reading: The Avalanche Handbook. Register For This Course

Wet Snow Hazard Evaluation
Spring skiing has its’ own set of avalanche hazards. Wet snow behaves differently than dry snow and requires different hazard evaluation skills. This course concentrates on observations, tests, and terrain selection for late season skiing. Recommended reading: Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain.
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