Feb 26th and 28th: 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 (February 26th) session at FVCC and a Saturday 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.
Feb 26th and 28th: 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 (February 26th) session at FVCC and a Saturday 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.
Great Fish Community Challenge 8AM August 11th – 5PM September 11th, 2026
Support the Flathead Avalanche Center through the Great Fish Community Challenge by donating to Friends of the Flathead Avalanche Center. Funds raised will support avalanche forecasting, safety communication, weather stations, and education programs for the community with the goal of saving lives.
