Level 1 Avalanche Safety

Avalanche

Level 1 Course

Our Mission

We strive for all women recreating or interested in the backcountry to gain essential knowledge to safely and confidently assess risk, enjoying all the mountain has to offer.

Scholarship recipients will learn:

  • How to recognize and evaluate avalanche hazards

  • Engage in group dynamics and decision making

  • Conduct Stability tests

  • Interpret, record, and share snow pit data

  • Learn techniques to improve beacon search proficiency

Application Prerequisites:

  • Identify as a woman or non-binary/gender non conforming individual comfortable in women centered spaces.

  • Attend all 3 days of the course

Please note that the scholarship only covers the course tuition and lift passes.

It does not cover any other expenses (i.e. avalanche gear, food, travel or accommodations etc).

Program Details

LOCATION:‍ TBD

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