Introduction to Avalanche Rescue | Salt Lake City | January 28, 2025

Location: Salt Lake City Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM MST Course Overview The American Avalanche Association accredits this course. Avoidance is the best way not to get caught in an avalanche. However, accidents happen, and we all need to know what to do in the event of an avalanche burial. You only have a few minutes to save your partner’s life if they are buried in an avalanche, and performing an effective rescue is difficult. You cannot rely on search and rescue, ski patrol, outside rescue, or other groups to save your partner; it’s up to you to have the skills to perform an avalanche rescue. This four-hour on-snow course teaches you how to execute the proper steps in an avalanche rescue and how to use your avalanche rescue gear efficiently. With small student-to-instructor ratios, we ensure that each student receives individual coaching and feedback on their technique and that each student can run through multiple real-life scenarios. Additionally, aft