Location: Turnagain Pass, AK
Online Pre-Coursework: 15-20 hours
Field: 5-days
Operating under a special use permit with the Chugach National Forest.
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Application will be pending as “not approved” until all enrollment application materials are received at: info@alaskaavalanche.org
Not Approved application doesn’t hold a spot. Completion of payment is due after submission of paperwork.
You are fully enrolled once you receive an Approved email.
Student Requirements for Enrollment (1-3 all required):
1) Course applicants have completed the following A3-recognized courses prior to enrollment:
a) Recreational Level 1 Avalanche Training
b) Avalanche Rescue
2) One winter season (20 days or more) of relevant experience (demonstrated through one of the following).
c) Prior avalanche work experience;
OR
d) A supervised unpaid work internship in the guiding/avalanche industry supported by a letter of reference;
OR
e) Letter of recommendation from AAA Professional member;
OR
f) AAA Membership (Affiliate or Professional);
OR
g) Winter backcountry travel experience supported by documented trip planning and recorded field observations that contributed to avalanche hazard assessment and personal avalanche risk management.
Recommended Steps for Enrollment: 1) Recreational Level 2 Avalanche Training
3) Students must pay a student administrative fee to the American Avalanche Association and submit a receipt with their application package. This fee is non-refundable so please check to make sure there is space in the course you are interested in before paying this fee. More information here: https://www.americanavalancheassociation.org/store/pro-course-student-fee
Proactively send these Requirements ahead of time, thanks.
Pre-course materials will be delivered through Google Classroom once your application is completed and approved.
*Please note that there is no lodging included in this course* We encourage to find lodging in Girdwood and avoid commuting, as the highway can be unpredictable.