Advanced Avalanche Course

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The Advanced Avalanche Course runs for five days in Lofoten. The course is suitable for those who already have some experience and preferably have completed a basic avalanche course. The aim is to give you a stronger foundation for making good decisions in winter mountains and avalanche terrain. The course also focuses on helping you find the best and safest snow.

Course topics

Snow knowledge – Learn more about snow and snow crystals and develop a deeper understanding of snow conditions.

Individual slope assessments – Learn how to assess whether a sufficiently steep slope can be safely skied or ridden, and understand why it may be safe for us.

Advanced companion rescue – Become even more familiar with avalanche transceivers and practice searching for multiple buried victims.

Terrain – Learn how to use terrain as effectively as possible and make good route choices. We cover terrain classifications and how to relate them to avalanche problems.

Avalanche problems – We take a deeper look at the avalanche forecast (Varsom), examining different avalanche problems, what they mean for us, and how to manage them.

Travel in steep terrain – Learn how to move safely through terrain that is steep enough to present an avalanche risk.

Course dates for 2027

• 25 – 29 January 2027
• 1 february – 05 January 2027

The course is taught by either an IFMGA Mountain Guide / Ski Guide, a trainee Mountain Guide, or an NF Avalanche Instructor.

Is an introductory avalanche course more suitable for you? Check it out here