The ASG3 is a comprehensive preparatory course for backcountry leaders and aspirant guides. Course space is limited to 6 participants. Prerequisite: Completed ASG2, REC1+, or equivalent. Able to ski powder snow and familiar with ski touring (on skis or split-board). Ski tour 4 consecutive days for a cumulative total of up to 8,000 vertical feet. Pre-course material: 2-hour online […]

*This class is based out of the yurt at the top of Lick Creek Summit This course provides 24 hours of education over a three day period. We will focus on avalanche terrain identification, learn and practice safe travel techniques, practice rescue scenarios, monitor changes in the snowpack while traveling in the backcountry, learn to […]

Avalanche Science REC1+ course includes 3 field days, 4 hours of interactive classroom, and 8 hours of online material. The REC1+ course includes Avalanche Level 1 and the Rescue modules. Prerequisite: Own and know how to operate a snowmobile or snow-bike. Pre-course material: 2-hour online Course Format: 3 days of fieldwork and backcountry ski touring at Hitt Mountains, Cambridge, […]

This is part two of two presentations in our avalanche safety education programs. Attendance to our awareness presentation is required to attend the companion rescue clinic field training. Since avalanches are the number one cause of snowmobile fatalities in the west, the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation is presenting a free Snowmobile based Avalanche Awareness […]