❄️ Why SIET Avalanche Courses Are the Top Choice for Backcountry Education
When you head into the mountains, knowledge is your best safety tool. At the School for International Expedition Training (SIET), we deliver A3-accredited avalanche courses designed to prepare you for confident, informed decision-making in the backcountry.
Learn from Guides with Decades of Avalanche Experience
Our avalanche instructors aren’t just teachers — they’re seasoned professionals who have worked in mountain rescue, ski guiding, and avalanche forecasting for decades. No other company in the region can boast such credentials!
Every SIET instructor is AMGA-trained, and the leader is IFMGA Certified and brings both technical mastery and field-tested judgment to your learning experience.
SIET guide teaching snowpack analysis during avalanche course
Nonprofit Pricing, Exceptional Value
SIET is a nonprofit organization with minimal overhead, allowing us to keep avalanche course tuition more accessible than other providers.
Our mission is to empower more people with the skills to stay safe and make informed decisions in winter environments — without cost being a barrier.
Students making big decisions in big avalanche terrain!
A3 Accredited Avalanche Education
Like all AIARE courses, SIET is proudly A3 accredited, meeting the national standard for avalanche education in the United States. Our Level 1, Level 2, and companion rescue courses follow proven, standardized curricula recognized by professionals across the industry.
Scholarships for Avalanche Students
We’re committed to making backcountry education accessible. SIET offers scholarships specifically for avalanche courses, helping students gain critical mountain safety training regardless of financial background.
🎓 Apply for Avalanche Course Scholarships →
Beacon search and avalanche rescue
Five-Star Reviews from Backcountry Learners
Students consistently give SIET five-star reviews for our field-based instruction, experienced guides, and welcoming learning environment.
From your first snow study to your final rescue scenario, you’ll gain confidence, competence, and a lifelong respect for the mountain environment.
Train with the Best in Avalanche Education
Join a School for International Expedition Training Avalanche Course and learn from guides who live and breathe mountain safety. With AMGA-trained instructors, A3 accreditation, and accessible scholarships, SIET stands out as one of the top providers of avalanche education in the U.S.
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