Avalanche Awareness Classes
About Awareness Classes
Whether you ski, climb, snowshoe, snowboard, or snowmobile, recognizing avalanche danger is an essential and potentially lifesaving skill. This free, introductory class provides a basic approach to managing risk. NWAC instructors will explain how to access avalanche and mountain weather forecasts and recognize basic signs of avalanche danger.
This is a 90-minute, indoor class.
We highly recommend starting with an Avalanche Awareness class prior to taking a 24-hour field-based Level 1 Course.
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Looking to Host a Class?
It is free to host an NWAC Avalanche Awareness class for a public audience or private group. NWAC will provide the curriculum and instructor.
Hosts provide the following:
- physical or virtual space
- audio/visual equipment (screen or projector, sound capability)
- marketing of the event
Please request classes at least 4 weeks in advance.
Class requests for 2026/27 will open on September 16th
Upcoming Awareness Classes
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