• Contact
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
Alaska Avalanche School Alaska Avalanche School
  • Courses
    • Courses
    • Custom Courses
    • Medical Courses
    • Pro Courses
    • Recreational Courses
    • Snowmachine Courses
    • Weather Forecasting
    • Youth Avalanche Education
    • Cancellation Policy
  • Schedule
  • COVID
  • About
  • Events
  • Resources
  • Donate
  • Contact
Backcountry 101
Youth Avalanche Education
Backcountry 101
Youth Avalanche Education
Backcountry 101
Description Dates
8 hours / $125

This course is specifically designed for youth new to the backcountry. Heavy on practical, usable skills and local information, this is a great place for students to start building their avalanche skills.

Recommended age range for this course is 13-17 years old.

Ski Areas make ideal settings for young backcountry users, allowing BC 101 participants to maximize field and practice time. Students will finish the course with understanding of:

  • Avalanche formation
  • Recognition of red flags for avalanche hazard
  • Safe travel techniques
  • Self-help and backcountry rescue
  • Decision-making
  • Terrain analysis
  • Interaction with local avalanche professionals & online resources

** Tuition does not include Lift Ticket **

Event Location Price Date Location
Mar 11, 2023
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Spots go on sale at 8am
Total spaces remaining: 16
Arctic Valley $125.00 (USD) Register Mar 11, 2023
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Spots go on sale at 8am
Total spaces remaining: 16
Arctic Valley Register
Mar 12, 2023
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Spots go on sale at 8am
Total spaces remaining: 17
Skeetawk Ski Area $125.00 (USD) Register Mar 12, 2023
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Spots go on sale at 8am
Total spaces remaining: 17
Skeetawk Ski Area Register

Alaska Avalanche School
Copyright © 2023
Alaska Avalanche School
All Rights Reserved.

Courses

Custom Courses
Medical Courses
Pro Courses
Recreational Courses
Snowmachine Courses
Special Events
Weather Forecasting
Youth Avalanche Education

Contact

1113 W Fireweed Ln, Suite 201
Anchorage, AK 99503
Tel: (937) 265-0061
Hours: M-F, 10am-4pm
Email

Social

Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Alaska Avalanche School
1113 W Fireweed Ln, Ste 201 Anchorage, AK 99503  |  Email
Copyright © 2023 Alaska Avalanche School