Join GNFAC and Friends of GNFAC for the Avalanche Fundamentals December Course: Field sessions at Bridger Bowl. This comprehensive course is designed to teach you the essential principles of avalanche safety. The course includes online pre-recorded classroom content as well as a live ZOOM Q & A session. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to attend a field session at Bridger Bowl from 9am-3pm. 

The online portion covers a range of topics necessary for understanding avalanches and avalanche terrain. Topics include an introduction to avalanches, recognizing avalanche terrain, terrain management for mechanized users, mountain weather and seasonal snowpack development, decision-making and the human factor, avalanche rescue, and using GNFAC web resources for trip planning. 

To get the most out of the course, it is recommended to watch the pre-recorded videos ahead of time and come prepared with questions for the live Q & A session on November 29th at 7:00pm via ZOOM. 

Registration is required for the course, and a donation is suggested. There is also a free ticket available for those who do not wish to donate. Participants should have basic skiing or snowboarding skills and the appropriate equipment for negotiating intermediate ski runs. They should also bring their own avalanche safety equipment including a backpack, beacon, shovel, and probe, as well as enough food, water, and clothing for a 6-hour outdoor class. 

If you need assistance with avalanche safety equipment rentals, please contact Friendsofgnfac@gmail.com. Thanks to our partner, Bridger Bowl, free 1-ride lift tickets are available for participants. For more information or to register for the course, please email friendsofgnfac@gmail.com or visit the website mtavalanche.com.

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