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Avalanche Level 1 Salt Lake City, Utah (Wasatch Range)- Lean the skills needed to access untracked powder of the backcountry! This course provides students with a solid foundation of skills which enables them to travel more safely and make informed decisions in the backcountry. SIET Avalanche programs are unique in that the class size is small, which allows the instructors to customize the course to specific student goals and provide more one-on-one coaching.

This avalanche course will cover curriculum that meets and exceeds the guidelines of the American Avalanche Association and is equivalent to an AIARE 1 avalanche course. The program is 24 hours long with 60% of course time spent in the field and 40% in the classroom and/or online, as per AAA guidelines.

All SIET avalanche courses are led by AMGA/IFMGA Certified Mountain Guides who have extensive backcountry experience, have taught dozens of avalanche courses, and are well versed in the most current industry best practices. All SIET Avalanche Courses are endorsed by the American Avalanche Association.

Course Topics and Learning Outcomes:

• Make key observations for snowpack and weather.
• Practice snowpack tests appropriate for the current avalanche problems.
• Identify avalanche terrain in the field.
• Choose terrain appropriate for the current avalanche forecast and avoid avalanche problems.
• Access the local avalanche bulletin and learn to understand & apply the information.
• Describe where and why avalanches occur.
• Understand key components of avalanche formation.
• Human Factors: Identify & apply decision tools to prepare for traveling in avalanche terrain.
• Apply risk management tools: safety equipment, trailhead checks, and communication.
• Learn procedures for Basic Companion Rescue.

Prerequisites: Students must be able to comfortably ski/board a ‘blue square’ run in western resorts in any condition, including powder, crust, chunder, etc. You must also be fit enough to climb 1,500-2,000 feet of vertical per day and still have the energy to ski/board back down. Snow shoes, nordic gear (cross country), and snow machines are not an option for SIET courses (contact us if you need to find a course provider that specializes in those modes of travel, we’d be happy to help!).