Pro Courses
Courses
Pro Courses
Courses
Pro Courses

“Pro courses” are designed for avalanche professionals either employed or seeking employment in the avalanche industry.

Applicants are screened to make sure they meet prior learning and employment guidelines. Throughout the course students are evaluated and tested on knowledge, skills, and abilities- which requires rigorous study, completion of assignments, and both written and practical testing.

Alaska Avalanche School is a professional course provider recognized by the American Avalanche Association (A3).  For more information about the oversight and administration of professional training in the United States, click here.

Pro 1

5 days / $1150
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: Course applicants have completed the following A3-recognized courses prior to enrollment: Recreational Level 1 Avalanche Training… More

Pro 2

Evening Zoom + 6 full days / $2599
This intensive course is designed for leaders in the avalanche industry. Advanced topics are taught and tested including: mapping avalanche terrain, forecasting avalanche hazard and risk, identifying best practices for workers in avalanche terrain, implementing mitigation strategies for large and small team operations, and preparing technical professional reports for external review. Pre-requisites: Pro 1 certificate, Avalanche Rescue, and 40+ days of operational experience over 2 or more seasons.

Pro Rescue Course

4 days / $900
Note: Course offered through American Avalanche Institute. Contact AAI for registration and dates. This course is designed for Professional Ski Patrollers, Search and Rescue Team members, Law Enforcement/EMS/Fire and Mountain Guides. The rescue-driven curriculum builds on the basic skill set introduced in Level 1 & 2 avalanche courses. The majority of this syllabus will focus on the management of both large and small scale organized rescue from the initial deployment… More
Pro I Bridge

Matthew Murphy

Stay Safe in the backcountry and have your buddies backs - take a class with AAS!

Pro I

Mark Wallters

The Pro I course opened the door for further learning, career development and a greater grasp of my freedom of the hills!


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