Avalanche Basics Course

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Why Take Our Avalanche Basics Course?

This fully online course serves as an introduction to the basics of avalanche education. Included will be discussions regarding avalanche types, terrain, weather, required gear, understanding avalanche forecasts and trip planning.

This course is recommended as the first step in your avalanche education as it’s the perfect primer for your initial season of ski touring, getting ready for a REC 1 avalanche course or as a basic refresher course. Students that participate in the Avalanche Basics course range from beginners to intermediate backcountry skiers.

Purchase once & own it for life - refresh your knowledge before every season.

Take A Look At A Sample

Our course is broken up into bite sized videos. With the Mountain Training Center, gone are the days of four hour-long zoom lectures. Instead, we provide self paced, high quality videos that you can watch and rewatch throughout the season

Testimonials

  • “I did the MTC's Avalanche Refresher course, 2 years after my AIARE 1, and not only was it a great refresher, there were some topics that were completely new to me. I would 100% recommend MTC to friends looking for a refresher, or for any Backcountry-centric education in general. I'll absolutely be back to do more courses with them in '25.”

    Chris R.

  • “By far the most professional, well organized, and up to date online learning platform I’ve seen! There’s a lot guides out there, trying to do something similar, but this is by far and away the best around. Keep up the great work team!”

    Josh B. - IFMGA Mountain Guide

  • “The Mountain Training Center is an incredible resource. If you want to brush up on your skills or take a step towards your avalanche education journey, this is your spot. Will is super knowledgeable and shares information in a way that's easy to understand and digest.Would highly recommend making some popcorn, kicking back, and binging.”

    Nora F.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • None! This is an introductory avalanche course, something that is encouraged to be taken before entering a REC 1 avalanche course.

  • Anyone! Whether you're a complete beginner or somebody looking to refresh their knowledge, this course will bring you up to speed.

    While the focus is human powered backcountry recreation (ski, hike, climb), all of the information is applicable to machine powered recreation (snow bike, snowmobile).

  • That is not the intention. This course is meant to be a great educational primer for somebody that plans to gain experience with established guides or partners.

    For example, since this is an online format, you do not get real world practice of avalanche rescue. Rather, you're educated on the process so that you can then go practice with partners in the field.

Meet Your Instructors

Coach Kiira Antenucci

Kiira Antenucci

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Coach Kiira Antenucci

Will McKay

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Coach Nick McEachern

Nick McEachern

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Online Avalanche Basics Course

$100 - Own It For Life

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