All currently open Avalanche Education lectures and field trips are shown below. If the one(s) you are already rostered in are not shown it is because either the dates are full or it is less than 2 weeks away.

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Level 1 Classes for 2024-2025

December 7-9, 2024

December 21-23, 2024

January 3-5, 2025

January 17=19, 2025

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Free Clinics offered thru NWAC - Ridge Explorations is an NWAC provider and supporter

Avalanche Awareness Courses, Level 1 and Avalanche Safety and Rescue Courses

Avalanche courses based on American Avalanche Association education guidelines

1 Day  Cost: $99 includes two hour class and on-snow rescue training.

2 Days Cost: $210 includes six hours of classroom instruction and one (skills) field trip day.

3 Days Cost: $340 includes six hours of classroom instruction and two field trip days for full Level 1.

5 Days Cost: $550 includes Ski touring intro (2 days) and Level1 (3 days).

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Lecture and Field Trip dates are also listed on the registration page.

Interested in a private Level 1 Avalanche Course - 3 Day program (six hours of classroom instruction and two field trip days)? Just Ask! Discounts for groups of 6 or more.

You must choose the Field Trip date(s) when you register for the Level 1 Avalanche Course, Avalanche Awareness or Avalanche Safety and Rescue.

Level 1 Refresher Field Trips are optional and cost extra. Choose this option as a follow-on to Avalanche Awareness. Details

Private Refresher Field trips are available by request. Check Rates

To sign up, call (234) 208-6739 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Professional Member of AAA and Affiliate Member of CAA, ACMG, and CSGA Avalanche classes based on American Avalanche Association education guidelines