1.5-day Avalanche Awareness course, based at Methven and Mount Hutt
Avalanche Awareness - Methven
Alpine Guides' 1.5-day Mountain Safety Council-accredited Avalanche Awareness program introduces skiers and snowboarders to the skills needed for safe travel in avalanche terrain.
Topics Include
Identifying avalanche terrain
Learn safe travel techniques
Gather snowpack information
How to respond if a member of your group is caught in an avalanche
The course begins with a 3-hour classroom session on Saturday evening - we introduce you to the basic concepts of avalanche formation and prepare for our day in the field. The next morning, we meet at the ski area car park and gear up for a day on the snow.
Book with confidence that you’ll train under the guidance of an IFMGA/NZMGA snow safety expert from the Methven Heliski / Alpine Guides team.
2026 Course Dates
4-5 July 2026
11-12 July 2026
Outside these dates? Talk to us about private courses for your team.
from $450
Up to 3 people = $595 per person
4-6 people = $450 per person
We will adjust prices, once 4 participants are reached.
