AIARE Avalanche Courses in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Avalanche Education in the Tetons

There’s no better place to learn avalanche safety than in the mountains where The Mountain Guides were founded. Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park offer world-class backcountry terrain with a diverse intermountain snowpack — making every field day a rich learning experience. Our AIARE avalanche courses in Wyoming take advantage of venues on Teton Pass, Togwotee Pass, and throughout Grand Teton National Park. We use a hybrid course model with online learning followed by field days, so you spend maximum time in real avalanche terrain with AMGA-trained and certified instructors who guide these mountains year-round.

Wyoming AIARE Course Options

AIARE Level 1: The foundation for safe backcountry travel. Online learning + evening virtual session + 2 field days in the Tetons. Open to skiers, splitboarders, and snowshoers. From $595.

AIARE Level 2: Advanced hazard assessment and terrain management for experienced backcountry travelers. Requires AIARE 1 and Companion Rescue. Hybrid format.

Companion Rescue: A one-day field course focused on transceiver search, strategic shoveling, and realistic rescue scenarios. Prerequisite for AIARE 2. From $250.

Women’s AIARE Courses: AIARE curriculum in a supportive women-focused environment, taught by experienced female instructors in the Tetons.

Why Jackson Hole for Avalanche Education

The Mountain Guides have been operating in Jackson Hole since 1968 and are the only AMGA-accredited guide service in the Tetons. Our instructors bring unmatched local knowledge of the Teton snowpack, weather patterns, and terrain. The Jackson Hole Airport is the closest major airport, with Salt Lake City and Idaho Falls as alternative options. Most courses meet at our Jackson office.