Class Details and Registration

Class Types

Avalanche Awareness Class

One-hour class at a local establishment or online. They are public or private, following the Know Before You Go presentation.

Public - Free        Private - $150/class or included in some sponsorships

Tune-up Class

One-hour class at a local establishment or virtually held. These can be public or private, with a specific topic of discussion related to avalanche safety.

Topics Class

A one-to-three-hour class that includes a presentation, room for more Q & A, and one hour of instructed beacon park time.

Public - you decide from a suggested donation page, everything helps

Partner Rescue Class

Eight-hour field course. One hour refresher and then hitting the hill for some hands-on practice.

Price - $50 per person

Intro to Avalanches Class

Two days, a mixed classroom and field course. Three-hour classroom session with a field day the following day. This caters to general users, ladies only, motorized, and other specialized user groups.

Price - $75 per person 

This class is run through Flathead Valley Community College

Motorized Level One

Three days, a mixed classroom and field course. Three-hour classroom session with two field days following. We currently only offer a motorized Level 1. 

Price - $400 per person

This class is run through Flathead Valley Community College 

If interested in a non-moto course please check with one of our partners like The Patrol Fund or the Mountain Guide of Montana. 

Private Classes

Please contact Meg at education@flatheadavalanche.org for more information

Contact Us

Please reach out with any questions. 

Meg Killen • Education Director • education@flatheadavalanche.org