Iceland Adventure Trip with Avalanche Level 1 Certification (March 19-27, 2022)

This is an 8-day ski touring adventure in Northern Iceland.

Transportation from Reykjavik to Akureyri at arrival and departure from Akureyri to Reykjavik are included. Transportation to ski touring destinations is included.

Top-notch lodging with hot pools is included.

Meals, drinks, and spirits are not included.

Includes Avalanche Science REC1+ and Rescue certification

• 8-Day Avalanche REC1+ course, with a total of 32 hours of classroom and fieldwork that exceeds the American Avalanche Association guidelines of 24 hours.
• Gain an understanding of avalanche beacon technology and receive advanced training in avalanche companion rescue techniques.
• Learn to recognize avalanche terrain, develop a systematic method for avalanche risk assessment, and execute safe travel plans.
• Become familiar with the science of snow crystals, metamorphism, and slab avalanche fracture mechanics.
• The REC1+ is designed for aspirant professionals. 
• Low instructor-to-student ratio with small course size.
• Lead Instructor: Chago Rodriguez - Certified AAA Instructor, AAA PRO Instructor, Snow and Avalanche Scientist.  Avalanche Science assistant instructors are seasoned avalanche professionals, backcountry ski guides, and AAA PRO members.

Prerequisite: Be able to ski tour (on skis or split-board).

Pre-course material: 4-hour Avalanche Science online content.

Course Format: 8-day

Contact Information: +1-208-473-6532, chago@snowgeek.org