Online Session | Virtual Classroom: 7:00-8:30PM
- Introductions
- Course agenda, goals and learning outcomes
- Review Decision Making Framework: Prepare, Teamwork, Plan, Ride Safely, Debrief
- Route planning and run lists
- Uncertainty - identifying uncertainty is the first step to mitigating risk
- Teamwork and Heuristics
- Homework: tour planning, run lists, prep equipment, short video (1 hour)
Day 1 | Field Day: 8:00am-4:00pm, Exact Location TBD
- Morning meeting - instructor led
- Snow pit craft, layer ID, fracture character
- Execute student-led tour plan
- Focus on uncertainty in terrain
- Field observations: track conditions and changes
- ID avalanche terrain and discuss consequences
- Acknowledge uncertainty and discuss consequences
- Terrain management
- Debrief - instructor led
Day 2 | Field Day: 8:00am-4:00pm, Exact Location TBD
- Morning meeting - student led
- Execute student-led tour
- Focus on uncertainty about conditions
- Snow pit craft - different aspect and elevation
- Debrief - student led
Day 3 | Field Day: 8:00am-4:00pm, Exact Location TBD
- Morning meeting - student led
- Execute student led tour
- Focus on uncertainty within team and heuristics
- Debrief - student led
*Note: Like any day in the mountains, maintaining flexibility with the itinerary is paramount. There are many things outside of our control such as road conditions, snow cover, weather, and human factors that could alter the planned itinerary.
Group Size: 6 maximum, 3 minimum
Location
We strive to hold the course at the assigned location, but sometimes must adapt to the current weather, road, avalanche, or snow conditions to optimize your experience on the course. We sometimes need to adjust the program location to meet these goals; alternate venues include Mount Rainier National Park, White Pass, Stevens Pass, or the Mount Baker backcountry.
Enrollment Deadline
Registration closes 7 days before the online session to give students adequate time to complete the required AIARE pre-course learning (~4-8 hours of self-study). If you wish to enroll within this period AND can complete pre-course learning, please contact us to sign-up.
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.
Snowshoers
We welcome snowshoers in this program if you sign up for a private course with a group of your friends or partners who ski or splitboard. Contact us for more information.
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:
1. All forms must be completed by their parent/legal guardian before the activity
2. 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+
