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Snowmachine Level 1
Snowmachine Courses
Snowmachine Level 1
Snowmachine Courses
Snowmachine Level 1
Description Details Dates
2 full days + Online Content (24 hours) / $595

This intensive hands-on course is geared toward snowmachiners who want to build winter backcountry skills. The Level 1 course combines online learning and field sessions to provide a comprehensive overview of avalanche hazard recognition and evaluation. By the end course, graduates will be able to:

  • Make a trip plan
  • Gather pertinent information
  • Know what kind of avalanche problem they face
  • Know the patterns of that problem
  • Choose appropriate terrain for the conditions
  • Know safe travel techniques for that terrain
  • Know what to do if things go wrong

Field sessions take place each day, so students should be prepared to remain outside in a variety of weather conditions.

Tuition Includes

  • Instruction
  • Instructional handouts

Tuition Does Not Include

  • Round trip transportation to and from the class site.
  • Food during the course
  • Personal gear and clothing.

Pre-Requisites

  • Reliable Mountain sled only. Must have current registration.
  • At least 16 years old (and able to transport self to trailhead)
  • Students are encouraged to read Avalanche Essentials by Bruce Tremper prior to the course start date.
  • Be prepared to remain outdoors in high wind, heavy snowfall and cold temperatures.

Curriculum

  • This course is geared towards snowmachiners and is an intensive, hands-on course, which will provide students with the skills necessary to recognize and evaluate potential avalanche hazard. This course consists of both online coursework and field training. Curriculum includes: Avalanche Rescue Transceiver Use, Terrain Analysis, Snow Stability Evaluation, Decision-Making, Route Selection, Safe Travel Procedures.
Event Location Price Date Location
Jan 31, 2026 - Feb 1, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Total spaces remaining: 8
MacLaren Lodge $595.00 USD Register Jan 31, 2026 - Feb 1, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Total spaces remaining: 8
MacLaren Lodge Register
Feb 7, 2026 - Feb 8, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Total spaces remaining: 0
Hatcher Pass N/A Wait List Feb 7, 2026 - Feb 8, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Total spaces remaining: 0
Hatcher Pass Wait List
Feb 14, 2026 - Feb 15, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Total spaces remaining: 1
Cantwell N/A Wait List Feb 14, 2026 - Feb 15, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Total spaces remaining: 1
Cantwell Wait List
Feb 28, 2026 - Mar 1, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Total spaces remaining: 12
Turnagain Pass Moto $595.00 USD Register Feb 28, 2026 - Mar 1, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Total spaces remaining: 12
Turnagain Pass Moto Register
Mar 7, 2026 - Mar 8, 2026
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Total spaces remaining: 11
Valdez $595.00 USD Register Mar 7, 2026 - Mar 8, 2026
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Total spaces remaining: 11
Valdez Register

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