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Programs matching the grouping:
"Avalanche and Ski Courses" |
| Avalanche and Backcountry Ski Combination Course |
| 5 Days |
Beginner & Intermediate |
North Cascades, WA |
December - April |
| This course is for anyone planning on venturing into the backcountry without a guide. The 6-day course teaches a comprehensive understanding of avalanche awareness, snow stability, and backcountry skiing techniques. |
| Avalanche Course - Level 1 |
| 3 days |
All |
Mount Baker backcountry and Bellingham, WA |
December - March |
| AAI's Level 1 avalanche course provides students with the tools, knowlege, and decision making skills necessary to travel safely in avalanche terrain. |
| Avalanche Course - Level 2 |
| 4 days |
Intermediate |
Mount Baker backcountry and Bellingham, WA |
December - February |
| This course is designed for those who have an interest in expanding their knowledge and understanding of snow stability and snow stability factors. It is ideal for snow safety and guiding professionals and people interested in these and related careers. |
| Avalanche Refresher |
| 1 Day |
Beginner to Advanced |
Mount Baker backcountry, Washington |
January - March |
| This 1-day Avalanche course is for those that already completed an avalanche education course and would like to refresh their skills. This field-based clinic provides an excellent review of the material and includes a discussion of industry updates. |
| Backcountry Skiing - Colorado |
| 2 days |
All |
Ouray, Colorado |
December through March; please call. |
| AAI's Intro to Backcountry Skiing program in Ouray, Colorado. An introduction to touring and terrain assessment held in the Red Mountain Pass area above Ouray. |
| Backcountry Skiing - Sierra |
| 2 days |
None |
Sierra Nevada, CA |
December through March; please call. |
| AAI's Intro to Backcountry skiing in the Sierra Nevada, CA. This course is structured to be a introduction to the tools and techniques of off piste skiing and ski touring. |
| Guided Ski Ascents and Tours in Washington |
| 1 Day and Up |
Beginner to Advanced |
Washington |
December - May |
| Join an expert ski guide on an ascent of one of Washington's volcanoes, or take a ski tour in the North Cascades. These private courses are open to skiers and snowboarders of all levels, depending on the tour. |
| Introduction to Backcountry Skiing |
| 2 days or 5 days (see course descriptions) |
Beginner to Advanced |
North Cascades, WA |
December - April |
| Develop a good working knowledge of backcountry skiing equipment, techniques, and avalanche safety among the beautiful alpine slopes of the Mount Baker backcountry. |
| Ski Mountaineering |
| 6 days (or 3 days on special arrangement) |
Intermediate |
North Cascades, WA |
January - May |
| Develop the good judgment and technical skills required for skiing on complex glaciers, while doing some of the best skiing available in the lower 48 states. |
| Snowshoeing Mount Baker |
| 1 Day and Up |
None |
Washington |
January - March |
| Snowshoeing is the perfect way for winter wilderness travelers to access some of the most wild and scenic backcountry in the United States. While skiers in the family ride the lifts, join us and experience winter's wonders in the North Cascades. |
| Southern Cascades Ski Descents |
| 1.5 Days and Up |
None |
Washington |
February - June |
| Join us for a ski descent of Mount Saint Helens or Mount Adams. Learn track setting, enhance your ski technique and enjoy thousands of feet of vertical relief. |
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