This winter has been cold and snowy for the Avalanche Program. The first course of the season at Whiteface Mountain, NY, saw 16 students successfully complete their Level 1 Avalanche Certification. Over three days spent outdoors in the backcountry and on the mountain, students learned how to evaluate the snowpack and execute avalanche rescues.
Students plan to use their newly found knowledge to venture onto bigger terrain out west, pursue backcountry skiing in the east, and continue on toward the Certified Program.
Twelve students enrolled in a Level 1 course at Smugglers’ Notch, VT, and another 12 students will be taking their Level 2 course at Whiteface in the coming weeks. All courses for this season are full, but we will be offering additional courses next season to accommodate the growing interest in off-piste skiing.
