Recreational Level 2

AVALANCHE TRAINING

This is a course picks up from where the Level 1 left off and gives backcountry tourers more information on how to use the forecast and tools to build their own tours. There is mentorship from qualified guides to give feedback on route selection and managing terrain to reduce exposure to avalanche terrain.

DATES:

FEBRUARY 15-17, 2025

**Please email jp@svguides.com to inquire about private avalanche courses or for any avalanche/education related questions. Min 4 people. Max 10. Pricing the same as public courses.

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Prerequisites:

Rec. Level 1 and Avalanche Rescue Courses. Intermediate skier/rider with touring experience.

Topics covered:

● Avalanche mechanics

● Identifying avalanche terrain

● Avalanche problems

● Statistics

● Terrain features, shape, and size

● Snowpack development and change

● Weather’s impact on the snowpack

● Safe travel protocols

● Human factors

● Tour planning

● Decision making tools

● Interpreting the avalanche advisory

● Mapping route selection

What is provided:

● AMGA certified and/or trained guide

● Guides will be carrying a first aid kit, navigation equipment, skin wax/scraper, inReach satellite device, repair kit, bivy/rescue sled and survival supplies

What you need:

See EQUIPMENT LIST

Typical Meeting Times and Place:

Full Day 8AM-5PM
Meet at the Sun Valley Guides Headquarters

Pricing:

$655/PERSON

*Guest to Guide ratio is 5:1 | Min. 4 | Max. 10
**Sales Tax and Forest Service fees not included
***Guide gratuity not included. As part of the service industry, it is customary to tip your guide(s) if you are happy with their service and should reflect a level of excellence in the service. If you choose to tip, 10-20% of the total trip fee is standard and cash/Venmo is the preferred method.

Rentals (Skis, splitboards, boots, avalanche equipment, backpacks, etc.):

Sturtevants Rental & Cycle Haus (mention you are going out with Sun Valley Guides to receive a discount)
(208) 726-4501
340 N Main St, Ketchum, ID 83340

Backwoods Mountain Sports
(208) 726-8818
711 N Main St, Ketchum, ID 83340

Elephant’s Perch
(208) 726-3497
280 N East Ave, Ketchum, ID 83340

Board Bin (carries Splitboard setups for rent)
(208) 726-1222
180 4th St E, Ketchum, ID 83340