Avalanche Education, Rescue Training and Custom Courses
Elevate your skills with our expert-led avalanche training!
Avalanche Education
Join our comprehensive courses designed for all levels of backcountry enthusiasts and professionals.
Rescue Training
Prepare for winter adventures with our specialized avalanche safety training and education programs.
Rec Level
Courses
Avalanche Rescue
Courses
Industrial Worker
Safety
ARP and ORMP
Peer Review
Nov
2025
Avalanche Rescue Refresher
Jackson, WY
Nov 21 and 22
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Dec
2025
Avalanche Rescue Refresher
Jackson, WY
Dec 6
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Dec
2025
Operational Avalanche Response
Snowmass, CO
Dec 8-12
Custom Private
Jan
2026
Advanced Avalanche Rescue
Jackson, WY
Jan 23-24
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Feb
2026
Rec Level 1
Jackson, WY
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Feb
2026
Companion Rescue + First Aid/CPR
Togwotee Pass
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March
2026
Crevasse Rescue
Jackson, WY
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April
2026
Operational Avalanche Response
Snowmass, CO
Apr 6-10
Custom Private
What is avalanche education?
Avalanche education teaches individuals about snowpack conditions, avalanche formation, and safety protocols to minimize risks while enjoying winter sports.
How can I prepare for an avalanche rescue?
Preparing for an avalanche rescue involves understanding rescue techniques, practicing with equipment, and participating in training courses that simulate real-life scenarios to enhance your skills.
What are the benefits of custom avalanche courses?
Custom avalanche courses are tailored to meet specific needs, providing targeted training that addresses unique challenges faced by individuals or groups in various environments, enhancing overall safety and preparedness.
Who should take avalanche safety training?
Avalanche safety training is essential for anyone participating in winter sports, including skiers, snowboarders, and snowmachiners, as it equips them with the knowledge to recognize hazards and respond effectively in emergencies.
What is the cost of avalanche training courses?
The cost of avalanche training courses varies based on the type and duration of the course, typically ranging from a few hundred to over a thousand dollars, depending on the level of instruction and materials provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
I recreate in the backcountry, what course is right for me?
Recreational Level 1: Avalanche Fundamentals (Essential) The foundation course for all backcountry users. Learn to identify avalanche terrain, understand weather and snowpack factors, practice rescue techniques, and make basic go/no-go decisions. Minimum 24 hours with field experience.
Avalanche Rescue (Essential) Hands-on training in companion rescue techniques, transceiver searches, probing, and shoveling. Critical skills that could save lives. Often combined with Recreational Level 1 or taught separately. 8 hours minimum.
Recreational Level 2: Advanced Skills and Leadership (Advanced) For experienced backcountry users ready to lead groups or advance toward professional training. Covers advanced hazard evaluation, group management, decision-making frameworks, and leadership skills.
We’re a SAR team or ski patrol and want to improve our incidence response.
A custom course focused on the needs of your organization will be the best fit. Whether you’re interested in learning advanced search techniques, scaling incident management, vetting your internal avalanche response plans, peer review of operational risk management plans or preparing for the Winter MRA evaluation, ATI can help.
I work in avalanche terrain, what do I need to know to stay safe?
If your job requires you to travel through or work in avalanche terrain, ATI can teach you how to recognize terrain hazards, safe travel habits, snowpack red flags and avalanche rescue. This is a non-ski/splitboard course.
Do you have any lingering inquiries?
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What Our Clients Say About Us
★★★★★
Average Rating: 4.9 out of 5 based on 150 reviews
Highly Recommended!
The training I received was top-notch. The instructors were knowledgeable and supportive, ensuring that I understood every aspect of avalanche response.
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Emily Davis
Incredible Learning Experience
I can’t recommend the Avalanche Training Institute enough! Their courses are thorough and the instructors are truly dedicated to ensuring you grasp the material.
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John McMinnoman
Exceptional Avalanche Training
The Avalanche Training Institute provided me with invaluable skills and knowledge in avalanche safety. Their instructors are highly experienced and passionate about teaching, making the learning process engaging and effective.
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Jane Smith
Life-Saving Rescue Techniques
I took the rescue training course and it was a game changer. The hands-on experience and expert guidance prepared me for real-life situations. I feel much more confident in my abilities now.
★★★★★
Alex Johnson