The date you select on the booking calendar below is for the online session of the course.
Pre-Course Learning
Self-paced 4-6 hours
Day 1: Online classroom – 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Course agenda, goals and learning outcomes
AIARE’s Decision Making Framework
Case Study Review
Snowpack layering and tracking relevant changes
Weather & Avalanche forecasts
Trip Planning
Day 2: Field Day – 8:00am – 5:00pm
Trip Planning
Companion Rescue
Snow pits & profiles - uses and limitations
Field observations
Group decision making
Group travel techniques
Debrief
Day 3: Field Day – 8:00am – 5:00pm
Trip Planning
Execute tour plan
Field observations
Group decision making
Group travel techniques
Debrief
Enrollment Deadline
Registration closes 7 days before the first session to give students adequate time to complete the required AIARE pre-course learning (~ 6 hours of self-study). If you wish to enroll within this period AND can complete pre-course learning, please contact us to sign-up.
Skiers & Splitboarders
We welcome skiers & splitboarders in this course if you want to sign up for a private course with a group of your friends or partners (4 person minimum) and you are a mixed group of snowshoers, skiers, and snowboarders.
Location
We strive to hold the course at the assigned location. We reserve the right to hold the course in an alternate location due to factors beyond our control, including: weather conditions, road conditions, avalanche hazard, or snow conditions. Custom courses can be scheduled at White Pass or near the Mount Baker Ski Area upon request for groups of 4 or more.
Parking
Some course locations require a parking/entrance fee. This is the responsibility of the student and is not included in the course fee. We encourage carpooling.
Accessibility
Please review our Essential Eligibility Criteria (EEC) for more information.
Gear List - Winter Programs
Rental Rates -- Winter Equipment
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1 Day*
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Multi-Day**
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Snowshoes
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$20
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$30
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Avalanche Shovel
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$10
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$15
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Probe
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$10
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$15
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Transceiver
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$30
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$45
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Avalanche Package (Transceiver, shovel, probe)
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$40
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$60
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You will be able to select rentals in the booking process.
Outdoor Terms & Conditions
This policy applies to Edgeworks programs that occur outdoors including, but not limited to, Outdoor Climbing School courses and Guiding. Edgeworks has carefully crafted this policy to ensure fairness to both our clients and our guide staff. Our programs have significant pre-departure expenses, including permit fees, equipment preparation, staff training, and scheduling. Please contact us for clarification about this policy.
Payment Timeline
Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy
When you cancel or reschedule:
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All requests must be made in writing to guiding@edgeworksclimbing.com and be received in our office within the deadlines stated herein.
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If you cancel less than 45 calendar days before the trip, no refund or credit will be issued.
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If you cancel more than 45 calendar days before the trip, the 25% trip deposit is non-refundable.
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If you reschedule more than 45 calendar days before the trip, all fees will be credited to the new trip.
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If you reschedule less than 45 calendar days prior to the trip, it will be treated as a cancellation and no refund will be issued.
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If you ‘no-show’ to a program or any portion of a program, no refund or credit will be issued or pro-rated.
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Once you leave the trailhead or program start area, no refund or credit will be issued for any reason including instances of inclement weather, environmental conditions, personal fitness, or injury.
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We will attempt to accommodate changes and cancellations when necessary, waiving certain fees when feasible. Reschedule requests due to documented injury will receive the most accommodations.
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If it is not possible to reschedule in the foreseeable future, a non-refundable credit will be offered for future trips.
When we cancel or reschedule:
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Edgeworks reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a program at any time for any reason.
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A full refund will be issued.
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We will try to place you in the same program at a later date, if space is available.
Weather Policy
All of our outdoor programs are subject to the weather and environmental conditions that exist on the dates you have chosen. In signing up for a trip, you are agreeing to attempt the program even if conditions are not “ideal.”
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Before the trip begins -- if conditions are deemed unsafe by the guide, we reserve the right to change the venue, itinerary, or activity. If we decide that conditions are unsuitable for any alternative activities, we will work with you to reschedule or refund.
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After your trip begins -- if weather or conditions make the original plan not feasible, you are not entitled to a refund.
Trip Cancellation Insurance
Edgeworks strongly encourages the purchase of trip cancellation insurance that covers losses in the event that illness or injury prevents participation in your chosen program. There are many providers of this service; we have had positive experiences with TravelGuard.com.
Cost Includes
Cost Does Not Include
We love seeing kids enjoying the outdoors. Edgeworks allows minors to participate in our outdoor programs under the following conditions:
- All forms must be completed by their parent/legal guardian before the activity
- Minors are not allowed on scheduled overnight programs, unless their parent/guardian is also present
Winter & Mountain Programs – Scheduled Courses
- Ages 15 and below - not allowed on scheduled courses/trips
- Age 16-17 – participant’s parent/guardian must be present during the course
Custom Winter & Mountain Events | Family Groups, Scout Groups, Community/School Groups
- At least one parent/guardian must be present at all times
- Age 14+
