Become a confident backcountry leader. We take the foundation students have created in their Avalanche 1 course and go much more in-depth with snowpack assessment, terrain evaluation, decision making, and tour planning. Our Level 2 Avalanche Course focuses on personalized instruction and getting lots of mileage skiing in the backcountry with SAS instructors and AMGA trained ski guides.
Length: Four full days
Open Enrollment Pricing
Our Rec Level 2 courses for the 2022-23 season are a hut-based experience, with breakfast, dinner, and lodging included in pricing.
Thelma Hut: $1,499/student
(8/8 spots available)
OPUS Hut: $1,150/student
(10/15 spots available)
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Pre-Course: Self-paced online study module (optional)
8:30 a.m. Meet at Classroom Location
Introductions
Course overview
Gear check
9a.m.-12 p.m. Avalanche Rescue Assessment
Companion rescue drills
Feedback and skills refinement
12-4 p.m. Travel to Hut
6 p.m. Group Dinner at Hut
8 a.m. Breakfast at Hut
8-10 a.m. Content Review
Weather
Snowpack
Terrain
Tour Planning
10 a.m.-12 p.m. Depart for Simple Tour
12-4 p.m. Field Session: Snowpack Assessment
4 p.m. Debrief and Learning Reflection
*Day 2 Homework: Small group tour planning
8 a.m. Breakfast at Hut
8:30-9:30 a.m. Review Tour Plans
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Full-Day Tour
Advanced snowpack observations
Advanced terrain observation
Leadership and decision-making
4 p.m. Debrief and Learning Reflection
9a.m.-4 p.m. Full-Day Backcountry Tour
Complex route navigation
Terrain management
Snowpack assessment
4 p.m. Course Debrief and Closing Remarks
Please note: Course itineraries are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions, group abilities, and other elements outside of our control.
Mountain Trip
135 W Colorado Ave 2A | Telluride, C0 81435