Backcountry 101 @ Schweitzer
January 25, 2025
$150The Friends of Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center is holding a Backcountry 101 Course at Schweitzer Mountain Resort. Students will spend a full day in the mountains learning the basics of backcountry travel with a qualified and experienced IPAC instructor. The instructor will model how to move about in the winter backcountry, how to identify avalanche terrain, and lead the group through the basics of avalanche rescue.
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Backcountry 101 – Ski/Snowboard
$150.00
Description
Students will spend a full day in the mountains learning the basics of backcountry travel with a qualified and experienced IPAC instructor. The instructor will model how to move about in the winter backcountry, how to identify avalanche terrain, and lead the group through the basics of avalanche rescue. The objective of this course is to become a prepared and informed group member in the winter backcountry. Backcountry 101 graduates are strongly encouraged to seek the guidance of a more experienced backcountry traveler or complete an IPAC Level 1 course before heading out of bounds on their own.
Details:
- This course introduces the fundamentals of winter backcountry travel.
- Designed for backcountry beginners with intermediate or advanced riding ability.
- The pre-trip meeting is required for participation.
- Students must provide all required equipment:
- Touring skis or split board – SNOWSHOES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THIS COURSE
- Climbing skins
- Avalanche beacon, shovel, and probe
- Backpack (25-35L)
- Layered clothing appropriate for spending an entire day in the winter backcountry
Additional information
| Dates and Location | January 25 @ Schweitzer, February 8 @ Silver Mountain |
|---|---|
| Class Size | 12 |
| Online Course Portion | No |
Enrollment Policies
Age Policy
Students must be 18 years of age or older unless accompanied by parent/guardian except the Youth Backcountry 101 course.
Refund/Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend a course that you have registered and paid for, and you notify us that you are unable to attend at least 1 week before the date of the course, you will receive a 100% refund minus any transaction or processing fees. If you notify us less than 1 week before the course, you will receive a 50% refund.