Avalanche Level 1 Format Two Evening In-Person Classroom Sessions Two Full-Day Field Components Learning Ratios Classroom-Based Learning: 40% Field-Based On-Snow Learning: 60% Student-to-Instructor Ratio: 4:1 Maximum Class Size: 8 participants Dates | Locations | Times Classroom SessionsTuesday, January 6 & Thursday, January 8, 2026Missoula, MT | 6–9 PM MT Field SessionsSaturday, January 10 & Sunday, […]

Avalanche Level 1 Format Two Evening Online Classroom Sessions Two Full-Day Field Components Learning Ratios Classroom-Based Learning: 40% Field-Based On-Snow Learning: 60% Student-to-Instructor Ratio: 6:1 Maximum Class Size: 12 participants Dates | Locations | Times Classroom SessionsTuesday, January 6 & Thursday, January 8, 2026Online Classroom | 6–9 PM MT Field SessionsSaturday, January 10 & Sunday, […]

Avalanche Level 1 Format Two Evening Online Classroom Sessions Two Full-Day Field Components Learning Ratios Classroom-Based Learning: 40% Field-Based On-Snow Learning: 60% Student-to-Instructor Ratio: 6:1 Maximum Class Size: 12 participants Dates | Locations | Times Classroom SessionsTuesday, January 13 & Thursday, January 15, 2026Online Classroom | 6–9 PM MT Field SessionsSaturday, January 17 & Sunday, […]

Mountain Weather Workshop Format: In-person presentationLocation: University of Montana | McGill Hall, Room 210 | Missoula, MontanaDate: Thursday, January 15, 2026Time: 6:00–7:30 PMCost: FREEPrerequisites: None—just bring your curiosity and interest in mountain weather. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive early to secure a seat. Event Description Are you curious […]

Avalanche Level 1 Format Two Evening In-Person Classroom Sessions Two Full-Day Field Components Learning Ratios Classroom-Based Learning: 40% Field-Based On-Snow Learning: 60% Student-to-Instructor Ratio: 4:1 Maximum Class Size: 8 participants Dates | Locations | Times Classroom SessionsTuesday, January 20 & Thursday, January 22, 2026Missoula, MT | 6–9 PM MT Field SessionsSaturday, January 24 & Sunday, […]

Avalanche Level 1 Format Two Evening Online Classroom Sessions Two Full-Day Field Components Learning Ratios Classroom-Based Learning: 40% Field-Based On-Snow Learning: 60% Student-to-Instructor Ratio: 6:1 Maximum Class Size: 12 participants Dates | Locations | Times Classroom SessionsTuesday, January 20 & Thursday, January 22, 2026Online Classroom | 6–9 PM MT Field SessionsSaturday, January 24 & Sunday, […]

Avalanche Level 2 + Avalanche Rescue Format Curriculum: Avalanche Level 2 and Avalanche Rescue | 32 hours of instruction Sections: Two (2) evening classroom sessions + Three (3) full-day field components Learning Ratios: Classroom-Based Learning: 20% Field-Based On-Snow Learning: 80% Student-to-Instructor Ratio: 4:1 Maximum Class Size: 8 participants Dates | Locations | Times Classroom SessionsMonday, […]

Avalanche Rescue Format One Evening Online Introduction and Q&A Session One Full-Day Field Component Learning Ratios Field-Based On-Snow Learning: 100% Student-to-Instructor Ratio: 4:1 (for personalized instruction) Maximum Class Size: 8 participants Dates | Locations | Times Online SessionWednesday, February 4, 2026 | 6–7 PM MT Field SessionSaturday, February 7, 2026Rattlesnake Wilderness Backcountry | 8 AM–5 […]

Avalanche Rescue Format One Evening Online Introduction and Q&A Session One Full-Day Field Component Learning Ratios Field-Based On-Snow Learning: 100% Student-to-Instructor Ratio: 4:1 (for personalized instruction) Maximum Class Size: 8 participants Dates | Locations | Times Online SessionWednesday, February 4, 2026 | 6–7 PM MT Field SessionSunday, February 8, 2026Rattlesnake Wilderness Backcountry | 8 AM–5 […]

Avalanche Level 1 Format Two Evening Online Classroom Sessions Two Full-Day Field Components Learning Ratios Classroom-Based Learning: 40% Field-Based On-Snow Learning: 60% Student-to-Instructor Ratio: 4:1 Maximum Class Size: 8 participants Dates | Locations | Times Classroom SessionsTuesday, February 17 & Thursday, February 19, 2026Online Classroom | 6–9 PM MT Field SessionsSaturday, February 21 & Sunday, […]

Join Us for a Special Pint Night Fundraiser! Date: Thursday, February 19th, 2026Time: 5:00–8:00 PMLocation: Highlander Beer | Missoula, MontanaAdmission: FREE and open to all! The West Central Montana Avalanche Center warmly invites you to a fun and informative evening at Highlander Brewery. Whether you’re a seasoned backcountry traveler or just getting started, this is […]

Avalanche Level 1 Format Two Evening In-Person Classroom Sessions Two Full-Day Field Components Learning Ratios Classroom-Based Learning: 40% Field-Based On-Snow Learning: 60% Student-to-Instructor Ratio: 6:1 Maximum Class Size: 12 participants Dates | Locations | Times Classroom SessionsTuesday, February 24 & Thursday, February 26, 2026Missoula, MT | 6–9 PM MT Field SessionsSaturday, February 28 & Sunday, […]