AVALANCHE COURSES: LEVEL 1

BOZEMAN / BIG SKY

COURSES

  • January 2-3, 2025
  • January 4-5, 2025
  • January 9-10, 2025
  • January 11-12, 2025
  • January 16-17, 2025
  • January 18-19, 2025
  • January 23-24, 2025
  • January 25-26, 2025
  • January 30-31, 2025
  • February 1-2, 2025
  • February 6-7, 2025
  • February 8-9, 2025
  • February 13-14, 2025
  • February 15-16, 2025
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COOKE CITY

COURSES

  • December 16-17, 2024
  • December 19-20, 2024
  • December 21-22, 2024
  • December 28-29, 2024
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Cost

$595/participant

Ratio

Maximum 6 participants to 1 instructor

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  • My husband and I took an Avalanche 1 course recently through MAG, led by instructor Jackson Breen. I don’t think I’ve ever learned so much in 2 days in my life. I feel SO much more prepared to explore the backcountry safely! If you’ve been considering taking this course, do it!!

    Jacqui Colt-Hulet

    Backcountry Skiing, Bozeman, Big sky, ski guides, backcountry ski guides,Montana Alpine Guides

  • I completed your Level 1 Avalanche Course and it was a great; incredibly informative, awesome instructor, and super useful hands-on education. It significantly increased my confidence in my ability to ski safely in the backcountry.

    Matthew Thompson

    Backcountry Skiing, dawn patrol, sunrise skiing, avalanche education, Bozeman, big sky, Montana, Montana Alpine Guides
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MAG’s Level 1 Avalanche Course follows national guidelines set by the American Avalanche Association (AAA); including our instructors’ credentials, material covered, duration, and classroom/field components. Our Level 1 Course is designed to provide students with the knowledge to confidently pursue backcountry ski terrain. After completion of our L1 Course, you will receive a card from MAG that lists your name, dates of course, & instructors’ names.  As a AAA-recognized educator, your completion of our L1 course will be accepted by other avalanche educators if you wish to pursue your avalanche education to the Level 2, Pro 1, or Pro 2 levels.  Our Level 1 Avalanche Course is for skiers and snowboarders looking to gain the skills and knowledge for safe backcountry travel.

LOCATIONS

Classroom sessions – Online Learning at your own location & pace with a 1-2 hour Zoom review prior to your field days.
Field Courses – Mountain Ranges near Bozeman & Big Sky.  Cooke City Based programs field days will be in and around Cooke City.  If possible we select two separate geographic locations to provide students with a much more comprehensive environmental classroom than visiting the same general location each day.

NOTE: The exact locations for field sessions are subject to change.

EXPERIENCE

You do not need to be an advanced skier but you should be familiar with skiing a variety of snow conditions

ITINERARY

I completed your Level 1 Avalanche Course and it was a great; incredibly informative, awesome instructor, and super useful hands-on education. It significantly increased my confidence in my ability to ski safely in the backcountry. -Matthew Thompson