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Level 1 Refresher Course @ Schweitzer

January 26, 2025

$150

The Friends of Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center is holding a Level 1 Refresher Avalanche Safety Course at Schweitzer Mountain Resort. Students will spend a full day in the mountains reviewing their level 1 skills with a qualified and experienced IPAC instructor.  The instructor will model how they prepare, execute, and review a typical day of backcountry riding.  The objective of this course is to go do ‘the thing’ with the guidance of a professional. 

Avalanche Level 1 Refresher – Ski/Snowboard

$150.00

Student Information

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Description

Students will spend a full day in the mountains reviewing their level 1 skills with a qualified and experienced IPAC instructor.  The instructor will model how they prepare, execute, and review a typical day of backcountry riding.  The objective of this course is to go do ‘the thing’ with the guidance of a professional.

Details:

  • Prerequisite: Students must hold an Avalanche Level 1 certification 
  • Students are strongly encouraged to review the Level 1 online course prior to the pre-trip meeting.  
  • The pre-trip meeting is required.
  • Students must be strong intermediate-advanced skiers/snowboarders to participate.
  • 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 26 @ Schweitzer, February 9 @ Silver Mt

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.

Details

Date:
January 26, 2025
Cost:
$150
Event Category:

Organizer

Friends of IPAC
Email
info@idahopanhandleavalanche.org
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Venue

Schweitzer Mountain Resort
10,000 Schweitzer Mountain Road
Sandpoint, ID 83864 United States
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Phone
208-263-9555
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