The professional course track is the right fit if you are an avalanche professional or an aspiring avalanche worker. This track is for you if you’re working as a ski patroller, a ski guide, a snowmobile guide, an avalanche forecaster, or aspire to fill any of these positions in the future.
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Choose A Course
Professional Level 2 Continuing Education Course
For industry professionals who have taken a Level 3 course, an AVPro, or have significant professional experience. This course is for avalanche workers in leadership roles within their operations or for experienced workers who desire to continue to develop their risk management leadership skills.
National Avalanche School Pro 1 Field Session
This course should be taken after the National Avalanche School classroom session
Professional Level 1 Bridge Course
For those who have completed a level 2 avalanche course prior to 2017/2018 and would like to have Professional Level 1 equivalency
Professional Rescue Course
Management of both large and small scale organized rescue including initial deployment and multi-agency logistics
Professional Level 1 Avalanche Course
For avalanche workers early in their careers, or for experienced workers looking to stay current with industry standards
Professional Level 2 Avalanche Course
For avalanche workers moving into leadership roles within their operations or for experienced workers who desire to continue to develop their risk management leadership skills
Winter Weather Forecasting
Winter forecasting for those who want to generate a short term forecast in a very dynamic weather season
Advanced Winter Weather Forecasting
Advanced meteorological subjects, more mountain weather forecasting techniques, and more hands-on practice
K9 Training Course
To train both the handler and canine in the fundamental skills needed to build a solid foundation in avalanche search
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