Backcountry Travel Class

Applications for the 2026 WAC Backcountry Travel course are now closed!  If you have any questions, feel free to email wac-bc-chairs@googlegroups.com

Are you interested in making the transition from resort skiing/snowboarding to winter backcountry travel? Learn more about the class.

This five-week course covers avalanche education, safe winter travel techniques, and winter camping. The format is five evening lectures in town, and four weekends in the mountains.

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

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