AVALANCHE SAFETY COURSES

<div>Touring in the Teton backcountry is an unforgettable winter experience, whether you’re a local or just visiting. But backcountry travel is more than just earning your turns - it requires knowledge, preparation, and sound decision-making.<br><br></div><div>At Yöstmark Backcountry Tours, we’re passionate about helping you explore the mountains safely. We understand that everyone comes to the backcountry with a different level of experience, and we believe avalanche education should be accessible to all. That’s why we offer a range of avalanche safety courses designed for every ability level.<br><br></div><div>Our courses include:<br><br></div><ul><li>Avalanche Rescue</li><li>Recreational Level 1 Avalanche Course</li><li>Recreational Level 2 Avalanche Course</li></ul><div>Through these hands-on courses, you’ll learn how to assess terrain, read snow conditions, use avalanche safety gear, and make smart choices in the mountains. You'll also gain confidence using your beacon, probe, and shovel, and understand what equipment to bring when venturing into avalanche-prone terrain.<br><br></div><div>Whether you're new to ski touring or looking to deepen your snow safety knowledge, Yöstmark is here to support your journey into the backcountry, one safe step at a time.<br><br></div><div><strong><em>PLEASE NOTE: Prior experience in backcountry skiing or snowboarding is REQUIRED to enroll in a Yöstmark Backcountry Tours Avalanche Course. Participants must already know how to use backcountry skis or a splitboard, including the proper use of climbing skins.<br></em></strong><br></div><div><strong>New to backcountry?<br>Check out our </strong><a href="https://www.yostmark.com/backcountry-adventures/beginner-backcountry/"><strong>BC 101 courses</strong></a><strong>.<br></strong><br></div>