Avalanche Courses - OENZ

Avalanche courses

Backcountry avalanche and avalanche awareness courses for walkers, climbers, and backcountry enthusiasts.

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Avalanche Courses

2-Day Avalanche Awareness Course (ASC1)

$849*

*Youth Price: $499

Discover avalanche terrain and rescue basics in just two days—covering weather and avalanche forecasts, beacon searches, probing, snow-shoveling, and safe travel—no prior experience required.

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