This course taught in partnership with American Avalanche Institute 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 of rapid response teams to multi-day, multi-agency operation logistics. The components of this course include self-paced online learning, online conference calls, and field sessions.
*Scholarships are available for Alaska Search and Rescue Association member organizations, please contact info@alaskaavalanche.org for more information.
Student Requirements for Enrollment, please mail these materials in before you apply:
1. Course applicants must have completed at minimum the following prior to enrollment:
a. Avalanche Rescue Training (8 hours minimum). If a student can prove at least 8 hours of rescue training, they
can demonstrate this through submitting a training equivalency. Discretion of proof is up to the Course
Provider.
b. Avalanche Awareness Training (8 hours minimum)
c. Online ICS 100* and 200* completion certificates
d. Current BLS CPR certification
Applicants who believe they have the educational equivalent of the prerequisites listed above, can apply for a
training equivalency from the Course Provider.
2. In addition to the education prerequisites, preferred experience includes one or more of the following:
a. Recreational Level 1 Avalanche Training
b. Member of volunteer rescue team or professional rescue team
c. Ski patroller
d. Internship in the SAR industry
Lastly, you must pay the American Avalanche Association the $100 student fee– a receipt will be shared with our admissions staff.
