avalanche training - 3 steps to safe travel in avalanche terrain:

Awareness - a one-day practical course for skiers, boarders and mountaineers who want the basic knowledge and an introduction to safe travel in avalanche terrain.

Foundation - a one-evening of theory and two-day practical course for skiers, boarders and mountaineers who want to travel in avalanche terrain (see outline below). And,

Advanced - a three-day practical course with two evening planning sessions for experienced skiers, boarders and mountaineers who want to increase their understanding and ability to travel in avalanche terrain (see outline below).  Some previous touring experience (using skins or snowshoes) is recommended.

• Each course has specific aims, programme content and outcomes to help ensure you will retain the knowledge and skills for safe travel in avalanche terrain (follow the linked titles above or go to www.avalanchetraining.info).

• The course materials are based on the specific conditions found in the Alps and includes examples and data from the national avalanche institutes in the alpine countries. 

• The training is mostly practical, includes survival strategies, search and rescue techniques, and easy to remember principles. 

• A training certificate is awarded on successful completion of the course.