Level 1 +Pow at Woody Creek Cabin

$879.00

The biggest complaint about a typical three day Level 1 Avalanche Courses is we never get to ski enough Powder. This is a 4 day Level 1 course. By adding a 4th day to the trip, we can cover all the necessary Level 1 topics and spend one day dedicated to POWDER skiing!

During the 4 days, participants will be exposed to techniques and skills required to be a competent backcountry partner. This will include a combination of lectures and field sessions, where students will get hands on experience in learning about snowpack layering, terrain management, weather elements, decision making, and rescue skills. PLUS a day of dedicated POWDER skiing!

*Beartooth Powder Guides is an approved American Avalanche Association course provider. All Level 1 courses offer curriculum which exceeds the requirements set forth by the American Avalanche Association.

  • Price includes 3 nights lodging at The Woody Creek Cabin. You will be responsible for your own food and cooking. (see list of cabin amenities below)


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The biggest complaint about a typical three day Level 1 Avalanche Courses is we never get to ski enough Powder. This is a 4 day Level 1 course. By adding a 4th day to the trip, we can cover all the necessary Level 1 topics and spend one day dedicated to POWDER skiing!

During the 4 days, participants will be exposed to techniques and skills required to be a competent backcountry partner. This will include a combination of lectures and field sessions, where students will get hands on experience in learning about snowpack layering, terrain management, weather elements, decision making, and rescue skills. PLUS a day of dedicated POWDER skiing!

*Beartooth Powder Guides is an approved American Avalanche Association course provider. All Level 1 courses offer curriculum which exceeds the requirements set forth by the American Avalanche Association.

  • Price includes 3 nights lodging at The Woody Creek Cabin. You will be responsible for your own food and cooking. (see list of cabin amenities below)


Courst Topics:

  • Snowpack Layering and formation

  • Snowpack tests and other observations as they relate to the avalanche forecast

  • Terrain Identification (avalanche paths, slope shape, aspect, slope angle)

  • Terrain management (uphill & downhill travel)

  • Mountain Weather Concepts (wind, precipitation, temperatures)

  • Snow climates

  • Avalanche types and concepts

  • Decision making skills

  • Interpreting the Avalanche Bulletin (Hazard rating and type)

  • Beacon use and rescue training

  • Skiing powder!

Download Syllabus

Cabin Amenities:

  • Cooking utensils and cookware

  • Bunk beds with memory foam mattresses

  • Lighting

  • Wood burning stove and firewood

  • Board games

  • A relaxing atmosphere and amazing views!

  • Water is provided by melting snow in our specially designed snow melt tanks on the wood burning stove or by the spring creek a couple hundred feet from the cabin.