The GNFAC along with the Friends of GNFAC and Ennis Continuing Education are sponsoring this course.

Classroom: Pre recorded lectures will be sent out upon registration. Topics include:

Intro to Avalanches and Avalanche Terrain Recognition
Mountain weather and the development of a seasonal snowpack
Decision Making and the Human Factor
Basic Companion Rescue

Field participants must watch recorded lectures prior to their field session.

There will be a LIVE Q&A session via ZOOM, hosted Friday, February 11 from 7:00-8:00pm. We will recap the lectures and answer any questions you may have prior to your field course. A ZOOM registration link will be sent upon registration as well.

Field Session: ONE FIELD DAY SESSION is included with tickets and will be held in the Tobacco Root backcountry near Ennis (exact location TBD) on February 12 from 9:00am - 3:00pm.

**Participants in the field course should have basic skiing and snowboarding skills. Please bring skins or snowshoes for uphill travel if you have them. An avalanche rescue beacon is required and a shovel and probe will be very helpful for the field session.

*Pre-registration is REQUIRED

Cost: $40.00 - Proceeds go to the Friends of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center and includes and BCA Slope Meter and ECT cord.

If you are interested in the online portion only or to register for free, please email friendsofgnfac@gmail.com.

For more information contact the GNFAC at 406-587-6984 or friendsofgnfac@gmail.com

Avalanche Fundamentals: Ennis

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