High Level We prepare professional freeride athletes and independent adventurers for big mountain exploration, in remote mountain ranges around the world.
Private We operate in high angle technical terrain. This is the highest level course of its kind, therefore participation is application-based, specifically designed for you & your crew.
Comprehensive This is not just an avalanche course, it’s an in-depth big mountain course covering technical rope skills, modern navigation methods, and cutting edge snow science. All mountain travel is student-led.
4 Days Total (3 days on snow)
Feb - Mar 2022
Starting at $1750 per person (based on a 4 person crew*)
Teton Range, Wyoming (with Exum Mountain Guides)
* Minimum group size: 3 participants
* Maximum group size: 4 participants
CORE CONTENT (included in program)
Metamorphism of Snow
Understanding the Season History
The Complete Picture of Stability
Complex Rescue
Interpretation of Stability Tests
High Angle Terrain Management
Temperature Effects on Avalanche Release
Decision-Making Framework for Ski Alpinism
Stacking, Coiling, and Pre-rigging for Ski Alpinism
Belay techniques for Slab Management
Stances Anchors and Advanced Transitions
Multi-Stage Rappelling