Avalanche Rescue Course

An Essential Skill for Good Partners

This one-day (eight-hour) course is equally suited for those new to avalanche education and those who want a refresher. It focuses on how to be prepared and respond to an avalanche incident by gaining hands-on experience with companion rescue techniques. Although this course gives you a foundation for rescue, regular practice is required for proficiency. This course goes hand in hand with a Rec 1 Course, which focuses on avalanche avoidance skills. Avoiding avalanches is most important! Taught by AMGA-certified Ski Guides Nick, and Elliot.

Pre-Requisites

  • Now open to all abilities: beginner to advanced, snowshoes, skis or splitboard.

  • Age 16 or older and able to drive.

  • Be prepared to remain outside all day in cold and foul weather. We will spend all day in one small area, with short periods of intense activity. Please dress for the conditions to enhance your learning!

Dates

  • November 26, 2023

  • Private courses may be available. Contact a guide for availability.

Itinerary

  • 8am meet at Kaladi Brothers Coffee on Brayton in Anchorage.

    • Introductions

    • Rescue briefing

    • Rescue statistics

    • Rescue gear

  • 10am - 4:30pm field session at Glen Alps parking lot.

    • Importance of avalanche avoiding avalanches

    • Trailhead checks

    • Storing and deploying your rescue gear

    • Rescue method as a victim

    • Rescue method as a responder

    • Leadership

    • Searching for victims without beacons

    • Common medical issues

    • Evacuation

    • Rescue scenarios

  • 4pm - 4:30pm parking lot debrief

Cost

$200 per person

Includes

  • One day (eight hours) of professional field instruction.

  • 5:1 max student to instructor ratio.

  • Avalanche rescue field card.

  • Avalanche Avoidance System field card.

  • Certificate of completion. AGC is an American Avalanche Association recognized provider.

Does Not Include

To Book

  • Booking opens October 1.

  • Go to avalanche booking.

  • Contact us with any questions.

  • Upon booking you will receive more course information and some preparation homework.

 

Photos of Course Topics in Action

Epic. Take me backcountry skiing.
— Allie
Field session was really great. Very good attitude, knowledge and good scenario planning.
— Nola
Thanks! You guys are a great great bunch to work with! Hopefully we will see you again soon.
— Jon
Friendly and thorough. Easy to communicate with. Good at gently pointing out bad and reinforcing good.
— Scott