** If you register for a FREE course, please make a commitment to showing up! These subsidized courses are made possible by a lot of effort put into writing grants, and from local non-profits like Know The Snow Fund. You are taking away a spot from someone else if you sign up, so please be sure that you can attend. Please register for yourself only. **

Avalanche Rescue is a one-day stand-alone course that covers the basics of companion rescue as well as the current best practices in rescue techniques and gear. Students receive professional coaching on their rescue skills and timed practice with realistic, hands-on scenarios. This course is intended for all levels of backcountry users. The course should be retaken on a regular basis to keep skills sharp and to stay up to date with advancing rescue techniques and technology.

This course is recommended for anyone completing a Recreational Level 1 course and it is a mandatory prerequisite for both the Recreational Level 2 Avalanche Course and the Professional avalanche course progression. We implement an internationally vetted curriculum and state of the art knowledge from MountainSafety.info. SAS is one of the charter organizations of this working group of international mountain safety education groups. The course meets the guidelines set forth by the American Avalanche Association.

Cancellation & Transfer Policy

SAS requires a full credit card or cash/check payment to hold your reservation. Cancellations within 1 week of the course start date will not be refunded and cannot be transferred. If you would like to transfer course dates 1 to 3 weeks prior to your original course start date, there will be a $100 transfer fee and no refund for cancellation. A date transfer more than 3 weeks before your original course start date can be done at no extra cost. Cancellations more than 3 weeks before your original course start date may receive a 50% refund. Unfortunately, we cannot give refunds, rain checks or cancellations if passes are closed. Please communicate with our office for extenuating circumstances.