Intro to Avalanche Class: Human-Powered

by BOD

This course is an opportunity to get your hands in the snow and gain familiarity with essential concepts and practices for travel in avalanche-prone terrain. With a Thursday evening classroom session at FVCC and a weekend field day, this course offers 11 hours of instruction time. We will cover avalanche terminology, identifying avalanche hazards, snowpack and weather factors, trip planning and preparation, simple decision-making tools, backcountry travel protocols, and companion rescue techniques.

Course Fee: $120; Registration required.

2026/27 Dates:

Evening sessions are on Thursdays at FVCC from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday sessions are in the field from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Human-powered field days will take place at Whitefish Mountain Resort. Locations for motorized field days are TBD on the Flathead National Forest. Information and directions will be provided to students before the course date.

Avalanche education class schedule for 2026/27

Avalanche Awareness Class: Bigfork

by BOD

Avalanche Awareness Class at Andy's Crafthouse

Join Flathead Avalanche at Andy’s Crafthouse in Bigfork to learn simple steps you can take to stay safe and have fun in avalanche terrain. This engaging presentation is grounded in the Know Before You Go Program.

This class is free, no registration needed.

Open to all recreationists.

All events begin at 6 p.m.

 

 

Can’t make this one?

2025/26 Dates:

  • November 20th: Jersey Boys Pizzeria – Whitefish
  • December 3rd: Andy’s Crafthouse – Bigfork
  • December 4th: LOGE – Essex
  • December 10th: Stonefly Lounge – Coram
  • December 16th: The Rendezvous – Columbia Falls
  • December 18th: Penco – Kalispell

Host a private session for your employees as a corporate sponsor. 

Avalanche Awareness Class: Whitefish

by BOD

Information about Avalanche Awareness class at Jersey Boys in Whitefish.

Join Flathead Avalanche at Jersey Boys Pizzeria in Whitefish to learn simple steps you can take to stay safe and have fun in avalanche terrain. This engaging presentation is grounded in the Know Before You Go Program.
This class is free, no registration needed.
Open to all recreationists.
All events begin at 6 p.m.
Can’t make this one?

2025/26 Dates:

  • November 20th: Jersey Boys Pizzeria – Whitefish
  • December 3rd: Andy’s Crafthouse – Bigfork
  • December 4th: LOGE – Essex
  • December 10th: Stonefly Lounge – Coram
  • December 16th: The Rendezvous – Columbia Falls
  • December 18th: Penco – Kalispell

Host a private session for your employees as a corporate sponsor.