Avy Pass - Washington
Save up to $215 vs. booking each program separately!
A series of courses focused on efficient progression to quickly build the a foundation of avalanche safety skills over the course of a season
Avy Starter Pass (Save $215):
The perfect pass to begin your backcountry skiing progression. Our Intro to Backcountry course will help you get comfortable with your touring setup and learn efficiency techniques for travel in the backcountry. Then you'll cover avalanche safety with our top-rated AIARE 1 program and our AIARE Rescue Course. To cap it all off, you'll finish with a purely Type 1 Fun backcountry ski or splitboard tour with our expert, AMGA trained guides.
Includes:
- Intro to Backcountry
- AIARE 1*
- AIARE Avalanche Rescue*
- Backcountry Ski & Splitboard Tour at Snoqualmie Pass
Avy Pro Pass (Save $180):
Got your AIARE 1 but looking for more? The AvyPro Pass helps you step up your game with in depth understanding of avalanche rescue and decision making. Picking up where the AIARE 1 left off, you'll dive into avalanche rescue with our Avalanche Rescue Course and AIARE 2 program. After building your skills on these programs you'll join a backcountry tour where you can put your skills into practice from start to finish, with one of our AMGA trained guides to help you make sound decisions along the way.
Includes:
HOW IT WORKS:
Once you buy your pass, you'll receive an email with a code to book whichever dates you'd like for the included programs throughout the season. Programs within the pass are subject to availability, so book early to secure the dates you want. Code is only valid for the season in which it was purchased and no credit can be given for unused/unbooked programs.
How the Avy Pass Works
Once you buy your pass, you'll receive an email with a code to book whichever dates you'd like for the included programs throughout the season. Programs within the pass are subject to availability, so book early to secure the dates you want.
Here are the skills and fitness you'll need for this program:
- Advanced Resort Riding skills - Including off-piste terrain in challenging snow conditions
- Basic Backcountry Touring Skills - Including familiarity with equipment and avalanche gear.
- Basic Fitness - Able to spend an active day outside, moving uphill at 1,000’ per hour for durations of roughly 1 hour between breaks. Participants should be able to hike 3-5 miles and climb 1,000-1,500 vertical feet throughout the course of the day.
- Ski/Split Touring & Avalanche Gear - Come prepared with your own gear or rent from us
The AIARE Rescue Course can be taken either before OR after the AIARE 1 Course
Here's what's included with your course:
- Lift Ticket
- Experienced AMGA/AIARE Trained Guide
- Group Safety Gear - your guide will be equipped with snow science tools and a first aid kit
- Wag Bags - for human waste disposal in with compliance 'Leave No Trace' principles
- Ski/Splitboard Gear
- Avalanche Gear
- Guide Gratuities
Ski/Split Touring Gear
- Alpine Touring Ski or Splitboard Setup - No snowshoes
- Alpine Touring or Splitboard Boots
- Climbing Skins
- Touring Backpack - with pockets for avalanche gear
- Adjustable Touring Poles
- Avalanche Beacon
- Avalanche Shovel
- Avalanche Probe
Know Before you go
(Mt Baker or Snoqualmie Pass)
PRIVATE PROGRAMS
- Custom Scheduling: Choose your dates and plan around your availability.
- Tailored Experiences: Itineraries and objectives are adjusted to suit your goals, experience, and fitness.
- Cost-Effective for Most Large Groups: Private programs are typically more cost-effective for groups of 3 or more.
- Flexibility Comes at a Price: For groups of 1-2, private programs are generally more expensive.
- AIARE Courses: AIARE course pricing is based on a group of 6. Running these as a private program with fewer than 6 participants will increase the per-person cost.
SCHEDULED PROGRAMS
- Fixed Dates & Costs: Scheduled programs have set dates, itineraries, objectives, and pricing.
- Great for Solo or Small Groups: Ideal for individuals or small groups looking to share costs with others.
- Affordable for 1-2 People: Scheduled programs are typically less expensive for groups of 1-2.
- Less Flexibility: Dates fill quickly, and group programs require adapting to the skill level and pace of all participants
- Group Atmosphere: Meet others with similar interests and make some new backcountry buddies!
Note: Any scheduled program can also be run as a private program with customized dates and rates.
Both options offer exceptional guiding and experiences. Choose what works best for you!
Avy Starter Pass:
- Intro to Backcountry
- AIARE 1*
- AIARE Rescue*
- Tahoe Tour
Avy Pro Pass:
- AIARE Avalanche Rescue, Lift Accessed
- AIARE 2
- Tahoe Tour
Save up to $215 vs. booking each program separately!
A series of courses focused on efficient progression to quickly build the a foundation of avalanche safety skills over the course of a season
Avy Starter Pass (Save $215):
The perfect pass to begin your backcountry skiing progression. Our Intro to Backcountry course will help you get comfortable with your touring setup and learn efficiency techniques for travel in the backcountry. Then you'll cover avalanche safety with our top-rated AIARE 1 program and our AIARE Rescue Course. To cap it all off, you'll finish with a purely Type 1 Fun backcountry ski or splitboard tour with our expert, AMGA trained guides.
Includes:
- Intro to Backcountry
- AIARE 1*
- AIARE Avalanche Rescue*
- Backcountry Ski & Splitboard Tour at Snoqualmie Pass
Avy Pro Pass (Save $180):
Got your AIARE 1 but looking for more? The AvyPro Pass helps you step up your game with in depth understanding of avalanche rescue and decision making. Picking up where the AIARE 1 left off, you'll dive into avalanche rescue with our Avalanche Rescue Course and AIARE 2 program. After building your skills on these programs you'll join a backcountry tour where you can put your skills into practice from start to finish, with one of our AMGA trained guides to help you make sound decisions along the way.
Includes:
HOW IT WORKS:
Once you buy your pass, you'll receive an email with a code to book whichever dates you'd like for the included programs throughout the season. Programs within the pass are subject to availability, so book early to secure the dates you want. Code is only valid for the season in which it was purchased and no credit can be given for unused/unbooked programs.
How the Avy Pass Works
Once you buy your pass, you'll receive an email with a code to book whichever dates you'd like for the included programs throughout the season. Programs within the pass are subject to availability, so book early to secure the dates you want.
Here are the skills and fitness you'll need for this program:
- Advanced Resort Riding skills - Including off-piste terrain in challenging snow conditions
- Basic Backcountry Touring Skills - Including familiarity with equipment and avalanche gear.
- Basic Fitness - Able to spend an active day outside, moving uphill at 1,000’ per hour for durations of roughly 1 hour between breaks. Participants should be able to hike 3-5 miles and climb 1,000-1,500 vertical feet throughout the course of the day.
- Ski/Split Touring & Avalanche Gear - Come prepared with your own gear or rent from us
The AIARE Rescue Course can be taken either before OR after the AIARE 1 Course
Here's what's included with your course:
- Lift Ticket
- Experienced AMGA/AIARE Trained Guide
- Group Safety Gear - your guide will be equipped with snow science tools and a first aid kit
- Wag Bags - for human waste disposal in with compliance 'Leave No Trace' principles
- Ski/Splitboard Gear
- Avalanche Gear
- Guide Gratuities
Ski/Split Touring Gear
- Alpine Touring Ski or Splitboard Setup - No snowshoes
- Alpine Touring or Splitboard Boots
- Climbing Skins
- Touring Backpack - with pockets for avalanche gear
- Adjustable Touring Poles
- Avalanche Beacon
- Avalanche Shovel
- Avalanche Probe
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