Avalanche Classes at the Big Belt Hut
2020 - 2021 Winter Courses Update: Non-yurt based AIARE Classes
Due to COVID-19, we do not feel that it is safe to host our yurt-based avalanche courses with a bunch of new ski-friends confined to the close-quarters of a yurt. That being said, we do think that providing avalanche classes this winter is extremely important for our backcountry community. Therefore, we have restructured our courses to be as safe as possible during this pandemic while also still providing the same excellent AIARE Level 1 and 2 curriculum and instruction our students love.
Hopefully next season we can get back to those Yurt based courses and scrumptious catered dinners. Do you have a crew of 4+ and want to discuss options for a private Avalanche course at the yurt? Email us we would love to work with you and your crew to make that happen in a COVID-safe way! info@montanabackcountryyurts.com
AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course
3-day course: 1 online and 2 field days in the backcountry outside of Lincoln, MT where we can socially distance outside and still get hands-on with the snowpack. $450.
Expand Description >| Type | When | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Only AIARE Level 1 | December 18-20, 2020 | Lincoln | ... |
| AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course | December 28-30, 2020 | Lincoln | ... |
| AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course | January 8-10, 2021 | Lincoln | ... |
| AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course | January 22-24, 2021 | Lincoln | ... |
Need to rent gear for a class?
Missoula: MT Ski Tech: Skis, boots, beacon, shovel, and probe @ $229 for a four day trip when you mention YurtSki.
Last Best Ski & Paddle has Black Crow AT skis or Weston Splitboards with Spark bindings (beacons, shovels, probes also available)
Bozeman: Uphill Pursuits can put together a backcountry ski or snowboard set up for your trip.
AIARE Level 2
4-day course: 1 online and 3 field days in the backcountry outside of Lincoln, MT where we can socially distance outside and still get hands-on with the snowpack. $550.
Expand Description >| Type | When | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIARE Level 2 Avalanche Course + Avalanche Rescue | January 15-18, 2021 | Lincoln |
Backcountry Skills
This is the perfect course for someone who has limited or no experience in backcountry skiing and wants to gain confidence in order to join in the backcountry fun!
Expand Description >| Type | When | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Backcountry Skills Clinic | December 11-13, 2020 | Lincoln |
Have Questions? Would you like to see more or different courses? Send us an email!
