Avalanche Rescue Course in Holladay, Utah

Red River Adventures offers an immersive eight-hour Avalanche Rescue Course in the heart of Utah’s Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, near Holladay. This course, taught by expert AIARE-certified instructors, is designed to teach essential avalanche safety skills including companion rescue, beacon searching, probing, and shoveling techniques. The hands-on training emphasizes real-world scenarios such as multiple burial situations, allowing participants to build confidence and preparedness in winter backcountry conditions. Running from December through March, the course makes use of fresh snowfall and varied terrain unique to this area of the Wasatch Range. This experience is ideal for backcountry enthusiasts, skiers, snowboarders, and snowshoers who want vital knowledge to keep themselves and their group safe. The winter landscape provides a dramatic backdrop for learning in a supportive and focused environment. Whether you’re new to avalanche safety or looking to refresh your skills, the Avalanche Rescue Course offers critical education that could make a life-saving difference. Red River Adventures ensures small group sizes with personalized instruction, maximizing engagement and skill retention. Prepare to gain practical skills that will empower winter adventurers to respond effectively if an avalanche occurs.