Get your Level 1 avalanche course and a fully guided, catered yurt trip with Big Sky Backcountry Guides! Bell Lake Yurt's immersive, high-country environment takes avalanche education where it belongs: into the backcountry. All courses adhere to current American Avalanche Association standards, and BSBG's team of dedicated, experienced instructors are talented as both educators and ski guides.
With two instructors and a maximum class size of eight (vs. up to 24 in other courses), students receive personalized attention and the best quality experience for a full three days and two nights. And with thousands of acres of backcountry terrain on all sides, Bell Lake Yurt provides an unmatched venue for hands-on learning in the field.

Price ($769/person) includes three full days and two nights at beautiful Bell Lake Yurt, professional instruction from Big Sky Backcountry Guides, course materials, delicious meals each day(breakfast, lunch, apres, dinner), a certificate of completion, and plenty of turns!
Please read and understand the cancellation policy HERE.
NOTE: Bell Lake Yurt Level 1 avalanche courses take place in the backcountry. The approach to our yurt is 2.5 miles and 1,600 feet, which usually takes around three hours of skinning with a daypack and sleeping bag. Please be physically prepared.

Get your Level 1 avalanche course and a fully guided, catered yurt trip with Big Sky Backcountry Guides! Bell Lake Yurt's immersive, high-country environment takes avalanche education where it belongs: into the backcountry. All courses adhere to current American Avalanche Association standards, and BSBG's team of dedicated, experienced instructors are talented as both educators and ski guides.
With two instructors and a maximum class size of eight (vs. up to 24 in other courses), students receive personalized attention and the best quality experience for a full three days and two nights. And with thousands of acres of backcountry terrain on all sides, Bell Lake Yurt provides an unmatched venue for hands-on learning in the field.

Price ($769/person) includes three full days and two nights at beautiful Bell Lake Yurt, professional instruction from Big Sky Backcountry Guides, course materials, delicious meals each day(breakfast, lunch, apres, dinner), a certificate of completion, and plenty of turns!
Please read and understand the cancellation policy HERE.
NOTE: Bell Lake Yurt Level 1 avalanche courses take place in the backcountry. The approach to our yurt is 2.5 miles and 1,600 feet, which usually takes around three hours of skinning with a daypack and sleeping bag. Please be physically prepared.
