Our "Recreational Level 1: Avalanche Fundamentals for Snowmobilers" avalanche course will teach you the key elements of making sound decisions while traveling in avalanche terrain. This intensive, hands-on training will cover trip planning and preparation, interpretation of the daily avalanche bulletin, observational techniques for snowpack, weather, and avalanches, terrain analysis, safe travel techniques, risk and hazard mitigation and decision-making fundamentals. Students will also learn the basic elements of companion rescue and examine common pitfalls and challenges encountered by humans in terrain of consequence.

This course is a nationally recognized Recreational Avalanche Level 1 Course by the American Avalanche Association. The course consists of an online learning module and two instructional field days. It is geared toward skiers, boarders, and other outdoor enthusiasts who want to build winter backcountry skills.

Cancellation & Transfer Policy

SAS requires a full credit card or cash/check payment to hold your reservation. Cancellations within 1 week of the course start date will not be refunded and cannot be transferred. If you would like to transfer course dates 1 to 3 weeks prior to your original course start date, there will be a $100 transfer fee and no refund for cancellation. A date transfer more than 3 weeks before your original course start date can be done at no extra cost. Cancellations more than 3 weeks before your original course start date may receive a 50% refund. Unfortunately, we cannot give refunds, rain checks or cancellations if passes are closed. Please communicate with our office for extenuating circumstances.