Programs & Classes
Avalanche Training
Learn to explore the backcountry safely with our avalanche training classes. The classes offer training for every level of backcountry user (including aspiring ski mountaineering guides seeking certification from the American Mountain Guides Association). Our classes feature experienced instructors specially trained by the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education, PowerPoint presentations, small classes and information on the latest research throughout the USA.
FREE Avalanche Awareness Lecture
This free White Pine Touring Avalanche Awareness lecture is for skiers, snowboarders, snowshoers and snowmobilers of all ages as an
introduction to the backcountry world and the phenomena of avalanches.
Presented by: Jonathan Spitzer, AMGA/IFMAG Certified Mountain Guide and AIARE Instructor
Sponsored by: White Pine Touring, jans.com, Park City Municipal, yourbrandlive.com, Patagonia, The North Face, Black Diamond, FlyLow,
Smartwool, and Park City High School
LEVEL 1 AVALANCHE COURSE
This course includes both classroom and field work and is based in the Park City area.
A must for everyone who travels in the backcountry in the Wasatch. This 3 or 4 day, 24 hour course emphasizes awareness
and avoidance of avalanche terrain.
DATES:
December 20th 6-9pm,
December 21st 6-9pm,
December 22nd 8am-5pm, &
December 23rd 8am-5pm
January 4th 9am-5pm,
January 5th 8am-5pm, &
January 6th 8am-5pm
January 31st 6-9pm,
February 1st 6-9pm,
February 2nd 8am-5pm, &
February 3rd 8am-5pm
March 1st 9am-5pm,
March 2nd 8am-5pm, &
March 3rd 8am-5pm
March 14th 6-9pm,
March 15th 6-9pm,
March 16th 8am-5pm, &
March 17th 8am-5pm
COST: $250.00 Per Person
Click here to download the AIARE Level 1 description.
LEVEL 2 AVALANCHE COURSE
This 4-day program builds from the introductory avalanche hazard management model of Level 1 and adds the evaluation
of factors critical to stability evaluation. It includes prerequisite components for the professional progression to the Level 3
certificate.
This seasons’ AIARE 2 Avalanche Course will be hosted in conjunction with Utah Mountain
Adventures. This partnership will allow us to operate two days of the course in the Wasatch which
has not been possible in the past. We would like to thank Utah Mountain Adventures for their help
and support in providing the best possible avalanche education for students in the Wasatch. For more
information on Utah Mountain Adventures please visit http://www.utahmountainadventures.com/ or
call 801-550-3986.
DATES:
February 22nd 8am-6pm,
February 23rd 8am-6pm, &
February 24th 8am-6pm
COST: $595.00 Per Person
LEVEL 3 AVALANCHE COURSE
The Level 3 course is an advanced certification course for experienced and professional avalanche practitioners, professional
guides, patrollers and advanced recreational backcountry travelers. There are two course
offerings:
DATES:
January 27th - February 2nd, 2013
This course is 7 days long and completes the avalanche course stream of the Level 2 and 3. (11 days together).
January 19th - 23rd, 2013
This course is 5 days long and is available to professionals who have 10 years or more of
documented work experience in avalanche forecasting and control operations. More
Information on the CPD L3 .
COST: $1,600 per person
Contact AIARE for more information and to register.
Click here to download the AIARE Level 3 description.
To sign up or for more information on these courses please call us at (435) 649-8710 or stop by our retail store located at 1790 Bonanza Dr.