2023-2024 Avalanche Courses
Avalanche Education and Ski Adventures
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Winter programs specialize in avalanche education in the Puget Sound and western Washington area. The avalanche program was founded 25 years ago by Gary Brill and has a reputation as one of the best programs around, having instructed over 5000 students. Don Langlois, owner/instructor has 36 years experience. Our instructors are very experienced and train regularly. Ridge Explorations offers friendly, year-round outdoor education and guiding for adventurers in unique and beautiful areas. Our field trips are conducted in Crystal Mountain backcountry, a great training area.
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Avalanches are the single greatest hazard facing the winter backcountry traveler. The knowledge you will gain from a Ridge Explorations avalanche course will assist you in making better decisions in avalanche terrain. The Level 1 Course provides an entry-level decision-making framework that is based on the most advanced knowledge available. Our avalanche courses are taught by experienced professional guides. A combination of experienced instructors and great terrain will ensure that you will have an exceptional learning experience. |
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Interested in a private Level 1 Avalanche Course - 3 Day program (six hours of classroom instruction and two field trip days)? Just Ask! For groups of 6 or more.
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As a 40-year veteran professional mountain guide who is AMGA Certified, and a 30-year veteran ski guide and avalanche course instructor, I would like to provide a testimonial as to the professionalism and quality of Ridge Explorations avalanche training. The folks at Ridge are very professional, very knowledgeable, and very good teachers, which is a combination more rare than most outdoor enthusiasts realize in the industry. This crew also impressed me because they are also very serious about ongoing professional development, which is too often a casualty of there being only so much time to accomplish too many things. And last but not least, they know to get out there and have fun, and in the end isn’t that what we are all trying to do? Life is too short not to have fun! I would heartily recommend any of the Ridge Explorations guided programs or courses that they offer.
Willi Prittie, Chief Guide & Alaska Program Director Alpine Ascents International
Star of Nat Geo's Ultimate Survival Alaska
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NEW OFFERINGS! Himalayan Trekking Adventures with partner
K-Tenzing Adventures
Everest Base Camp Trek
Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Langtang Trek
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Contact for scheduling for Fall 2024 and for Spring 2025
Never been away from a lift? Learn to ski safely in lift accessed backcountry
New For Beginners! Avalanche Safety and Rescue
New Safety Gear
Ridge Explorations Tree Well Rescue Strap
Interested in a class but not sure? Questions to Ponder
Never ski toured before?
Introduction to Ski Touring. Learn about equipment, travel and more... perfect for alpine skiers who want to learn to use convertible touring bindings or telemark skiers ready to ski the backcountry OR Comprehensive Ski Touring and Level 1 Class.
*Avalanche classes based on American Avalanche Association education guidelines
Ridge Explorations on Rex News - Fall 2021 (pdf)
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Here's to a great winter season!
Don Langlois
Summer programs include wilderness canoe trips, guided hiking, sailing lessons and instruction, remote mountain backpacking, Wilderness First Aid, and marine navigation classes.
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