Registration for the Pro 1 Alpine and all 2025-2026 season Silverton-based Pro 1 programs is now OPEN!

If you would like to register for or inquire about programs in different regions, please reach out to karinp@avyschool.org or check back over the next week as we release our out of state and hut based program dates.

Course description:

The Pro 1 is the first step in professional level training in a progression of courses designed for avalanche workers early in their careers or for experienced workers looking to stay current with industry standards. The course covers the fundamentals of weather, snow, and avalanche observation, data collection, and recording to the industry standard in an operational setting. Students study and utilize the basics of avalanche hazard and risk assessments, while gaining operational practice in both the collection of data, daily contribution hazard and risk discussion and the forecasting process.

Students refine terrain recognition and travel skills while gaining experience characterizing avalanche paths and avalanche occurrences. Students are given the opportunity to leverage previous experience in terrain and deepen their understanding of how snowpack and terrain interact. Instructors provide coaching, instruction and ongoing evaluation both in the field and the classroom. Upon successful completion of a final written exam and several field exams, students are awarded an industry standard certification recognized by the American Avalanche Association (A3).  

Registration Process:

1. Pay the Pro 1 Course Deposit for the dates you are interested in attending. Click the date links above to pay the deposit for your chosen date set. Once you enter all your registration information only the deposit will be charged.

2. Fill out the 2025-2026 Pro 1 Application (click link)

3. Your application will be reviewed (up to 4 weeks) and you will be notified of your program acceptance or admissions denial.

4. Pay the A3 Student Fee (25/26 Season)  and show receipt of this payment to the SAS Office by email.

5. Pay your course fees in full within 30 days of program acceptance.

6. SAS holds a $100 administrative processing fee if your course fees need to be refunded due to not meeting application requirements.

7. If you need to change the dates of your course prior to 10 weeks before the start of your course a $150 course change fee will apply.

Note: Once you are within 10 weeks of course start tuition is non-refundable. Please consider buying trip insurance for your course.

**If you have any registration questions please reach out to karinp@avyschool.org 

Students receive: 

• Access to SAS Online Learning Classroom

• Snow Weather and Avalanche Guidelines (digital)

• Field book

Additional Notes:

If you are unsure about your readiness for the pro 1 program please check this link: A3 Student Requirements for Pro 1 Enrollment or reach out with questions.

Fee breakdown during the registration process: Students pay deposit, application is reviewed and upon approval a payment link is sent for the final balance. 

**A3 Professional Course Fees are separate and go directly through A3. These are due at time of program fee balance.

San Juan Hut Based courses include 4 nights of lodging and are fully catered. The hut has wifi and many enjoyable amenities to support the course experience. Students need to secure lodging in Silverton for the night prior to course start then they will travel to the hut the first day and have a fully packaged course experience.