AAI Avalanche Level 1 Course by Certified Guides

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Avalanche Rec Level 1 offered in partnership with the American Avalanche Institute. WMG is an American Avalanche Association Recognized Course Provider.

This comprehensive course offers both an online learning module, one two hour remote session with the instructor, and two 8-hour hands-on field days in the Wasatch Mountains, Utah, led by expert instructors from Wasatch Mountain Guides.

For the 2025/2026 season our instructors range from AMGA Assistant Ski Guide to IFMGA AMGA Mountain Guide. All have the Avalanche Pro Level 2 certification and WFR certification. We take pride in our programs and are serious about being part of your backcountry and avalanche education.

Dates (book via “Book Trip” calendar):

These dates include the two field days. The evening before we will hold a remote video session.

Dates include:

• December 13-14, 2025
• December 20-21, 2025
• January 3-4, 2026
• January 10-11, 2026
• January 24-25, 2026
• February 14-15, 2026
• February 28-29, 2025

• Self-Paced Online Learning Module via the American Avalanche Institute
• Live Virtual Seminar with Expert WMG Instructors (the evening before your first field day)
• Two In-Depth Field Days in the Backcountry
• Avalanche Level 1 certification upon full completion
• Avalanche beacon, shovel, probe, and backpack (if needed)
• A minimum of 2 students in order for the course to occur
• If you are seeking a private course for more than 4 individuals, please contact us directly

Once you have paid and registered, you’ll receive access to an expansive online course containing:

• Instructional videos
• Extensive workbook with note outlines
• In-depth online study guide
• Comprehensive quizzes

This digital course was developed by the American Avalanche Institute and is framed around the Backcountry Avalanche Checklist. This Checklist is a systemic and proven approach to comprehensive decision-making in the complex backcountry environment.

The course material can be completed at your leisure but must be completed before your field days. The WMG team will be available to respond to questions via email at all times. Participants can go back and review course material even after the completion of the course, for the duration of the winter season.

As mentioned, the course includes two field days in the backcountry. The evening before your first field day, we’ll meet with with everyone for two hours via video conference to review core curriculum, answer any questions you have and make sure you’re packed and ready.