Avalanche Rescue Fundamentals


Course number : SI-NIC-2680    ID : 119255   

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Learn the fundamentals of companion rescue through hands-on practice in the field. Work with avalanche transceivers, learn efficient digging techniques, and how to manage resources to effect a rescue; however, students will need snowshoes, backcountry skis, or a splitboard. Rentals are available if needed.

This course pairs well with our Avalanche Awareness Seminar and Introduction to Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding course. It is a must for all winter backcountry recreators and is a prerequisite for Level 1 avalanche courses.

This course is designed for the backcountry beginner and to be a precursor to a Level 1 course.
  • Dress for outdoor activities that will take place in the snow.
  • Bring skis, a splitboard, or snowshoes so as to navigate in the snow.
  • Bring a sack lunch and water for the day.
  • Course fee includes instruction and avalanche equipment.
Unsure if this course is right for you? Contact Outdoor Pursuits at terry.brinton@nic.edu or call 208-769-5941 for any questions about the classes.
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Class Details

1 Session(s)
Weekly - Sat

Location
NIC Coeur d'Alene Campus

Instructor
Multiple

 

Notice

Please read:  Be prepared for Idaho's changing weather. Bring snacks and water, sunglasses or goggles, a warm hat, fleece, or wool base layers, water and windproof outer layer jacket and pants, gloves, and anything else you may need to stay warm in the chilly snow and wind.

**All Outdoor Pursuits clinics are weather dependent. While our instructors will do their best to reschedule sessions that are cancelled due to poor weather, we cannot guarantee that all sessions offered will be completed.

Classes with an outdoor component will meet in the Outdoor Center on the south side of McLain Hall and travel into the Idaho backcountry from there.

Contact Outdoor Pursuits at Terry.Brinton@nic.edu or 208-769-5941 with any questions about the class.

Fee: 

$100.00

Registration Closes On
Friday, December 12, 2025 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
12/13/2025 - 12/13/2025 Weekly - Sat 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Coeur dAlene, NIC Coeur dAlene Campus  Map, Room: McLain Hall-Outdoor Center, south side of building Terry Brinton  ; Brett Vangen-Weeks 

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