Beartooth Powder Guides

Beartooth Powder Guides Recreational Level 2 Avalanche Course is a 4 day course that was created for advanced backcountry skiers and riders that want to go deeper into the backcountry and take their backcountry avalanche knowledge and companion rescue skills to the next level. Prior avalanche training and experience required. (Completed Level 1 or experienced backcountry travelers that have attended a basic avalanche course). **This course includes an 8 Hour Avalanche Rescue Course for students planning on continuing on the AAA Pro Avalanche Education track. (Pro 1) Course Overview Experience our unique venue and learn from our experienced instructors by attending our 4-day Recreational Level 2 Avalanche course based out of Cooke City. Nestled in the middle of the Beartooth Mountains and Absaroka Range, Cooke City is just a 3-hour drive from Bozeman through the north end of Yellowstone Park. With great access to glades and alpine terrain alike, Cooke City makes a great venue to learn about terrain and the snowpack. During the 4 days, participants will elevate their techniques and skills to become an advanced backcountry traveler and partner. This will include a combination of lectures and field sessions, where students will get hands on experience in learning about snowpack layering, terrain management, weather elements, decision making, and rescue skills. This 4 day (32+ hour) course will be 40% classroom based and 60% field based and includes an entire day dedicated to an objective based ski tour. Location: Cooke City Cost: $850 Prerequisites: Completed a Level 1 Course. Students must be fit enough to travel a minimum of 6 miles per day, climbing as much as 2500 vertical feet per day. Students must have Alpine Touring skis, Telemark skis or Splitboard with skins for travel. Minimum one season between Level 1 and taking Level 2. Food not included.

This is required for any group who has not previously been to the Yurt, so your group can be oriented with cabin procedures and policies. Cost is $250 per group (Price includes taking the group leader and towing a large toboggan full of gear or 3 guests to the Yurt)

Reserve the Yurt for your entire group which can sleep as many as 6 people. (see calendar below for availability) Cost is $400 per night. (See Policies)

Reserve the Woody Creek Cabin for your entire group which can sleep as many as 10 people. (see calendar below for availability) Cost is $450 per night, (November 15th- May 31st) (See Policies)