Recreational Level 1 Avalanche Course Whitefish, MT.

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Overview

Hybrid AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Certification in Whitefish, Montana

Build the skills, judgment, and confidence to travel safely in avalanche terrain!

  • 1 Evening + 2 Field Days
  • AMGA certified guides
  • AIARE certified instructors

Why Take This AIARE Level 1 Course?

This course will fundamentally change how you:

  • Evaluate avalanche terrain
  • Interpret avalanche forecasts
  • Your group decision making and communication
  • Manage risk in the winter backcountry
  • Your ability to perform efficient companion rescue

What You’ll Walk Away With

By the end of this AIARE Level 1 course, you will be able to:

  • Recognize avalanche terrain
  • Recognize hazardous avalanche conditions
  • Use daily avalanche forecasts as an effective risk management tool
  • Make informed go / no-go decisions
  • Conduct organized companion rescues
  • Communicate clearly within a backcountry group

Who This Course Is For?

This Recreational Level 1 Avalanche Course is ideal for:

  • Backcountry skiers and splitboarders
  • Snowshoers traveling in avalanche terrain
  • Winter mountaineers
  • Resort riders transitioning into sidecountry or backcountry travel



Our hybrid online/in-person TMGM Level 1 Courses are designed for people looking to build a foundation for backcountry travel who need a more flexible timeline that can fit into an evening and weekend format.  This comprehensive course consists of 2-3 hours of self guided learning, a 7 hours of virtual evening classroom sessions (split between 2 different nights) and 2 weekend days in the field.

The curriculum focuses on information collection and comprehension, decision-making and companion rescue skills.  Throughout the course you will learn the skills and tools needed to navigate the winter mountains and evaluate the snowpack when traveling through avalanche terrain.  Our goal is to create more confidence and comfort within our students.

The course begins at 6:00 PM for the 3.5 hour evening sessions. These are held via a virtual classroom. Our field days meet at the base lodge at Whitefish Mountain Resort at 830 AM. We will be in the field regardless of weather on both field days. Students can expect to be done with class by 630 PM on the first day and by 530 PM on the second.

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$495

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406-344-7515

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