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Pro 1
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5 full days / $895

This 5-day course is for emerging snow professionals. You will learn to communicate avalanche risk between team members, observe and record snow, weather, and avalanche data to national standards. You will be required to demonstrate your travel skills and knowledge of avalanche formation, release, hazard mitigation, and solo rescue skills.

Student Requirements for Enrollment:

  1. Course applicants have completed the following A3-recognized courses prior to enrollment:
    1. Recreational Level 1 Avalanche Training
    2. Avalanche Rescue

Applicants who believe they have the educational equivalent of the above-listed prerequisites can apply to the Pro Course Provider of their choice for a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) review. Course enrollment in these situations is at the discretion of the Pro Course Provider.

  1. One winter season (20 days or more) of relevant experience (demonstrated through one of the following):
    1. Prior avalanche work experience; OR
    2. A supervised unpaid work internship in the guiding/avalanche industry supported by a letter of reference; OR
    3. Letter of recommendation from AAA Professional member; OR
    4. AAA Membership (Affiliate or Professional); OR
    5. Winter backcountry travel experience supported by documented trip planning and recorded field observations that contributed to avalanche hazard assessment and personal avalanche risk management.

No dates are currently scheduled. Please contact us if you are interested in this course.


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