It's All About the Weather! Everything we do in the outdoors relies more on one variable than any other: THE WEATHER.

Join meteorologist Matt Macdonald for a short training that will significantly up your weather game. In two, one hour, online sessions separated by a week for you to practice in between them, Matt will teach you a forecasting process that will improve your weather predicting...

Being fast and effective at avalanche rescue can make all the difference to a buried person’s chance of survival — but rescue doesn’t end once someone’s out of the snow. Avalanche Rescue Training is an intensive day of hands-on, scenario-based practice that takes you beyond companion rescue basics and into what happens next: backcountry first aid, improvised toboggan builds, and the...

AST1 Washington Extended includes a self-paced online theory course + two in-person days with a certified CAA instructor.

Looking to explore the backcountry this winter? Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST1) is an introductory course geared towards recreationalists with little to no experience in avalanche terrain. It’s also suitable for those with some experience who are looking for more...

Gain access by helicopter to remote alpine terrain and the best outdoor classroom around. Atmospheric views and a quick approach to snow, rock, and ice all summer long make this three-day course one of our most popular offerings. The skills learned on this course will allow you to safely tackle glaciated and snow-covered peaks and traverses on the island.