The dates for all the avalanche courses are now up on the Eastern Division calendar. Registration for the classes will be open by the middle of November at Patroller School. We will be running three Level 1 and one Level 2 courses. The IOR for the classes are listed with each one individually. If have any questions on any individual courses, please reach out to the IOR or me.
The program goal is to provide premier avalanche safety and rescue education, specifically designed for the needs of patrollers, mountain search and rescue teams, and snow recreation stakeholders. To achieve this goal, the program provides distinct curricula appropriate for different stakeholder needs and different geographical conditions.
The Eastern Snow and Avalanche Workshop (ESAW) 2026 date is Saturday, December 6 at the Fryberg Academy in Fryeberg, ME. A one-day, live-in-person event, it is a great opportunity to further your avalanche education and spend time with fellow avalanche instructors. Tickets are on sale now. There will be an ESAW after party at Ledge Brewing in Intervale, NH.
I will be offering continuing education for all avalanche instructors that attend in person. Even if you’re not an avalanche instructor, it is a great opportunity to learn more about avalanches and safety in backcountry skiing. I hope to see you all there.
