Be Prepared For The Mountains And Beyond
Our Instructors
Mike Austin and Bruce Goodlad are Professional Members of the American Avalanche Association (AAA).
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You wouldn't head into the winter mountains without a compass, so why would you go into them without a solid set of avalanche skills?
- Avalanche Rescue Module
- Level 1: Avalanche Fundamentals
- Level 2: Avalanche Processes and Mindset
- Level 2 refresher
- Mountaineering 4 skiers
We’re passionate about what we teach and what we ski. We take pride in delivering informative, hands-on avalanche courses. We know better avalanche savvy equals better days in the mountains, and we certainly aim to have fun while we learn! So join us this winter and get your avalanche geek on.
Mike Austin & Bruce Goodlad
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Level 1 Alps
I and the team learned loads and am already changing the way I approach the snow. We held a debrief last night and the feeling was overwhelmingly positive. We are now looking at adjusting our training a little based on some of the learnings.
Aberdeen MRT Level 1 UK
A quick line to say a massive thank you for such a really excellent course over the weekend…the content went well beyond the avalanche related syllabus from my point of view, covering all sorts of valuable ‘outdoor professional’ development as well. Some key learning points that will stay with me. All of it super helpful, giving us both some additional confidence, at the same time as challenging us to look harder at a few areas.
Level 1 Cairngorms 2020
Mike & Bruce, just a short note of thanks for the avi course – it built on previous “academic” knowledge as well as my own experiences and I’m sure it will give me greater confidence in my own decisions in the future. I know from personal experience that delivering education can be challenging, especially to people with different agenda’s, backgrounds and expectations; you managed this with ease in a classroom and out on the mountain – all very impressive!
Level 2 Light St Gervais 2016
Bruce and Mike’s Avalanche Course was the best (of quite a few) we’ve attended. Great balance of classroom discussion (well focused and clearly presented materials from various international avalanche associations) with on the hill practical instruction. The opportunity to experience and discuss snow tests, routing decisions etc as we toured was particularly valuable in helping to reinforce the theory and enable us to start making our own assessment of the risks.
Level 1 St Gervais 2013
Thanks for a great course. I’ve now done three courses this winter, but this was by far the most useful. In terms of feedback, I liked the way you maintained a focus on pragmatic decision making without skimping on the theory and delivered it all in an accessible and enjoyable way. I’d be very happy to recommend it to friends.
Level 2 Light Chamonix 2015
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Bruce Goodlad’s and Mike Austin’s avalanche course ticked all the boxes for me. Breakfast sessions before the lifts opened to discuss ‘theory’ were followed by short interesting ski tours to put theory to the test. The simple fact is that avalanche accidents aren’t just ‘bad luck’ but are mainly brought on by ourselves. Benefitting from their vast experience of the mountains, Bruce and Mike taught us to assess the snow around us, read the terrain to be crossed, judge group dynamics and make the best route choices to enjoy the day and keep out of trouble. The course is essential learning for anyone who ventures beyond the ropes no matter how many times they have done it and got away with it before!