Avalanche Skills Training

The VOC usually arranges a private avalanche course for members in January of every year. Spaces are limited, and it fills up quickly, so make sure to sign up early if you want a spot. This course is usually a bit cheaper than taking a course open to the public.

It is a good idea for anyone who is interested in traveling in the backcountry to take an avalanche course. Each year the VOC organizes one or two entry-level avalanche courses for members, so that our members can get a group rate for the course. Avalanche course students learn about some snow science basics, terrain, route finding, snow stability testing and rescue.

If you can't do the VOC course, avalanche courses are offered by many local guiding companies, including Canada West Mountain School and the Whistler Alpine Guides Bureau.

Logistics

For all future avalanche course coordinators, logistics and organizational timeline can be viewed from the link cited above.

Past Events

2010

• Avalanche Skills Training - Level 1

January 16^th - 17^th, 2010 @ Seymour/Whistler

January 16^th - 17^th, 2010 @ Seymour

• Avalanche Skills Training - Level 2

January 23^th - 24^th & 30^th - 31^th, 2010

2009

• Avalanche Skills Training - Level 1

December 12^th - 13^th, 2009

• Avalanche Skills Training - Level 2

2008

• Avalanche Skills Training - Level 1

• Avalanche Skills Training - Level 2