Education
AIARE 1 Course | Ages 16+
The fundamentals of snow safety.
A preliminary course where participants will spend 24 hours spread over either 3 or 4 days planning and preparing for travel in avalanche terrain. Topics covered include human factors, avalanche terrain recognition, "red flag" observations, communication and decision-making, terrain selection, travel techniques, departure checks and companion rescue skills.
Hybrid courses will have evening Zoom sessions on the first 2 days, then 2 full days in the field. All other courses will be in person for the 3 days, a mix of classroom and field time.Lesson Details
AIARE 1 Course
For Guiding & Lessons support, please contact Snowbird Mountain Guides for Guiding products or Mountain School for Lessons and Camps.
You may also reach Guiding & Lessons support by email at mountainguides@snowbird.com.
AIARE 2 Course | Ages 16+
Further your knowledge of avalanche terrain.
The AIARE 2 Course spans 24 hours spread out over 3 days and provides backcountry travelers an opportunity to advance their decision-making skills in more complex situations. Building on the AIARE Risk Management Framework introduced in the AIARE 1, the AIARE 2 prepares students for being leaders within a small travel group, traveling in more complicated terrain and/or developing a travel plan where resources are scarce.
All courses will be in person for 3 days with a mix of classroom and field time.Lesson Details
AIARE 2 Course
For Guiding & Lessons support, please contact Snowbird Mountain Guides for Guiding products or Mountain School for Lessons and Camps.
You may also reach Guiding & Lessons support by email at mountainguides@snowbird.com.
Avalanche Rescue Course | Ages 16+
Practice your snow-safety skills.
Participants will expand their skill set with advanced topics in transceiver searches, methodical probing and strategic shoveling through drills and realistic scenario practice. Companion rescue is a last resort, but it's essential to keep these skills fresh in the unfortunate event a backcountry partner needs help.
Lesson Details
AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course
For Guiding & Lessons support, please contact Snowbird Mountain Guides for Guiding products or Mountain School for Lessons and Camps.
You may also reach Guiding & Lessons support by email at mountainguides@snowbird.com.
Backcountry 101 | Ages 16+
Learn from the pros.
You will learn and practice the use of alpine touring equipment, climbing skins to go uphill, route finding and technique. You will also get navigation and trip planning tools, a basic understanding of avalanche safety equipment and learn how to assess avalanche terrain and the avalanche forecast.
Details
Backcountry 101
For Guiding & Lessons support, please contact Snowbird Mountain Guides for Guiding products or Mountain School for Lessons and Camps.
You may also reach Guiding & Lessons support by email at mountainguides@snowbird.com.
Digital Navigation Course | Ages 16+
Navigate the backcountry.
Participants will learn how to use CalTopo, or another application of their choice, and utilize its features to assist with navigation, decision making and problem solving. The course consists of a 3-hour Zoom session and a 5-hour in-person session.
During the online session, students will learn how to utilize CalTopo and its features. The in-person session will focus on instructor-assisted exercises focused on completing a planning session. Exercises can be worked on independently or in small groups.
Lesson Details
Digital Navigation Course
Day 2 (Classroom) 9 am - 2 pm
For Guiding & Lessons support, please contact Snowbird Mountain Guides for Guiding products or Mountain School for Lessons and Camps.
You may also reach Guiding & Lessons support by email at mountainguides@snowbird.com.
Ski Mountaineering Camp | Ages 18+
Expand your boundaries.
Participants will delve into trip planning for ambitious ski mountaineering objectives and multi-day tours, learn to handle an ice axe and crampons and practice using snow anchors, among other essential skills.
Details
Ski Mountaineering Camp
For Guiding & Lessons support, please contact Snowbird Mountain Guides for Guiding products or Mountain School for Lessons and Camps.
You may also reach Guiding & Lessons support by email at mountainguides@snowbird.com.
Women's Backcountry Camp | Ages 18+
Let's go girls.
The Women's Backcountry Camp offers the perfect opportunity to connect with future adventure partners, master navigation tools, learn to plan backcountry trips safely and spend ample time exploring snow-covered terrain.
Details
Women's Backcountry Camp
For Guiding & Lessons support, please contact Snowbird Mountain Guides for Guiding products or Mountain School for Lessons and Camps.
You may also reach Guiding & Lessons support by email at mountainguides@snowbird.com.