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Avalanche Rescue Fundamentals @ Silver Mountain

December 16, 2023

$75

The Friends of Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center is holding an Avalanche Rescue Fundamentals Course at Silver Mountain. The objective of this course is to become a prepared and informed group member in the winter backcountry. Avalanche Rescue Fundamentals is a required prerequisite for participation in IPAC Level 1 courses.

Avalanche Rescue Fundamentals (Pre-req for Level 1)

$75.00

Student Information

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Description

Students will spend a full day learning the basics of avalanche rescue with a qualified and experienced IPAC instructor.  The objective of this course is to become a prepared and informed group member in the winter backcountry.  All graduates are strongly encouraged to seek the guidance of a more experienced backcountry traveler or complete an IPAC Level 1 course before heading out on their own.  This course will not take place in avalanche terrain.  Therefore, oversnow travel equipment (skis/snowshoes/snowmobile etc..) are not required. Remember, this course is a required prerequisite for participation in IPAC Level 1 courses.

Details:

  • This course introduces the fundamentals of avalanche rescue and is a required prerequisite for participation in IPAC Level 1 courses.
  • Designed for beginners and experienced riders seeking review. 
  • Students must provide all required equipment: 
    • Avalanche beacon, shovel, and probe
    • Backpack (25-35L)
    • Layered clothing appropriate for spending an entire day in the winter backcountry

Multi-Course Discount: Any student who would like to complete Rescue Fundamentals and Level 1 in the same season will receive a $25 discount for their Level 1 course!! Simply register for your Rescue course to receive a coupon code to be applied to your Level 1.

Additional information

Dates and Location

December 16 @ Silver Mountain, December 16 @ Schweitzer, December 17 @ Silver Mountain, December 17 @ Schweitzer, January 27 @ Mt. Spokane, January 28 @ Silver Mountain

Class Size

16

Online Course Portion

No

Enrollment Policies

Age Policy

Students must be 18 years of age or older unless accompanied by parent/guardian except the Youth Backcountry 101 course.

Refund/Cancellation Policy

If you are unable to attend a course that you have registered and paid for, and you notify us that you are unable to attend at least 1 week before the date of the course, you will receive a 100% refund minus any transaction or processing fees. If you notify us less than 1 week before the course, you will receive a 50% refund.

Details

Date:
December 16, 2023
Cost:
$75
Event Category:

Organizer

Friends of IPAC
Email
info@idahopanhandleavalanche.org
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Venue

Silver Mountain Resort
610 Bunker Avenue
Kellogg, ID 83837 United States
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Phone
208-783-1111
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