Registration for the Pro 2 Alpine and all Pro 2 Programs is now OPEN!

Silverton, CO - Dec 8-13th, 2026 - Pro 2 Alpine (this course is designed for avalanche professionals engaging terrain through modalities other than skiing such as mountaineering and ice climbing) . This was designed meet the needs of alpine guides who require a Pro 2 program as part of their AMGA certification progression.

Please email karinp@avyschool.org with any questions about program type or enrollment.

Paying your deposit reserves your seat while we process your application (click the date link for you course above, fill out info, the system will charge the deposit $800 once you fill out your registration information)

Course Description:

This is the capstone course for experienced avalanche professionals in the United States. Participants will learn how to supervise a team in avalanche terrain and practice operational risk management and decision making throughout this professional workshop. This course drills down into the fundamentals of understanding and managing avalanche hazard and risk.  Students learn to supervise and lead teams through avalanche terrain, make planning decisions for operational terrain use, and analyze and communicate snow, avalanche and weather phenomena to the US Industry standard.  This is a rigorous, challenging and rewarding experience.

Upon successful completion of the course as well as both written and field tests students are awarded certification recognized by the American Avalanche Association. The course is recognized by the American Mountain Guides Association. The course is 6 days in length and follows a webinar and field format. Details on the industry-wide Pro Program can be found in this document. (A3 Pro Program Oversight)  

Prerequisites:

Pro 1 certificate, minimum two full winter seasons of operational avalanche experience, verified work history, and examples of professional documentation

Registration Process:

1. Pay Course Deposit for your desired dates, you must do this to have your application reviewed. If you are not accepted, your deposit will be refunded in full less $60 for processing

2. Fill out: 2026-2027 Pro 2 Application

3. Your application will be reviewed (up to 2 weeks during the primary season and up to 4 weeks in the summer) and you will be notified of your program acceptance or admissions denial.

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

5. Pay the A3 Student Fee (26/27 Season) and show receipt of this payment. The receipt must show the invoice number and date of payment. You need to keep a copy of this receipt and submit it to your online learning portal (the Google Classroom for your course) once you gain access to the pre-course online learning.

6. 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. Once it is 10 weeks prior to your program, your course fees are non-refundable.

PLEASE READ:

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

A3 Proficiencies & Guidelines - Pro 2

Students Receive:

• Access to SAS Pro 2 online learning portal 

• Technical Aspects of Snow and Avalanche Risk Management

• Field Book

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