Start your avalanche education journey today!

Welcome to the Free Avalanche Awareness Online Course provided by the American Avalanche Institute.

This course is your first step toward becoming a competent and independent winter backcountry traveler. It marks the beginning of your education, not the end. We will continue to provide educational resources to deepen your understanding of avalanches and guide you in selecting the right field-based course.

Topics Covered:

What to wear and what to pack
What are avalanche forecasts
Introduction to avalanche terrain
How to begin to plan your route
What does a snowpack look like that can kill you
How the group influences your success
What to do when things go wrong

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Start your avalanche education journey today!

Welcome to the Free Avalanche Awareness Online Course provided by the American Avalanche Institute.

Topics Covered:

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