Level 1 Avalanche Course

January 5th, 6th, 7th│ Zoom and In The Field │ $415│ Pre-Register

PLEASE NOTE this class is for Alta Business Employees ONLY. After registering, you will have to provide your manager’s contact information for proof of employment. 

PLEASE REVIEW OUR COVID PROTOCOL BEFORE REGISTERING.

ACE is proud to host a Level 1 Avalanche Course through the American Avalanche Institute, taught by Caroline Dillon and Jenna Malone. 

This course is subsidized by ACE and the American Avalanche Institute, attendees are receiving a $100 savings. 

The Level 1 provides a solid foundation in avalanche knowledge and skills.  The AAI Backcountry Avalanche Checklist helps to focus the curriculum around a systematic approach to sorting and prioritizing information in the complex environment of decision-making in the backcountry.  We will travel in the backcountry, in and around avalanche terrain.  The classroom portion of the course will be online, with the majority of it self-paced online learning. Read the full course description here.

SCHEDULE:

• Wednesday, Jan 5 - 6-8pm (via Zoom)

• Thursday, Jan 6 - 8am - 5pm full field day

• Friday, Jan 7 - 8am - 5pm (full field day with end of day Zoom debrief)

• Students will need to complete self-paced online course prior to Jan 5

TEACHERS:

Caroline was born and raised in the Mad River Valley in Vermont and moved to Utah in 2010 mostly in search of bigger mountains but also to pursue a career as a registered nurse. Caroline currently lives and works in Alta, Utah as a nurse at the Alta Medical Clinic and as a ski patroller on the hill. Caroline feels most at home surrounded by snow but enjoys adventures in the mountains any time of year.

Jenna works in snow at Alta as a part time ski patroller, as a Powderbird Heli Skiing tailguide, and as an instructor for the American Avalanche Institute. She also works as a PA in Neurosurgery and Critical Care at Intermountain Medical Center, and has been working in the COVID ICU. She is a council member for the newly incorporated town of Brighton in Big Cottonwood Canyon, and has spent a few seasons on Denali as a medical provider for Denali Rescue Volunteers.

Please note that all guests will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID19 test in order to attend.

PLEASE REVIEW OUR COVID PROTOCOL BEFORE REGISTERING.

ACE aims to create an inclusive and accessible environment for all our attendees. Please contact our Executive Director, Sara Gibbs, with questions regarding accessibility.