BRASS FIELD COURSES · YOUTH FREERIDE

Freeride Avy 1

FAST: Freeride Avalanche Safety Training

THE COURSE

Built for the way young freeriders learn

BRASS and the American Avalanche Institute developed this Freeride Level 1 Course as a specialized avalanche safety and mountain awareness program designed for young freeride athletes. This course adapts traditional avalanche education into a practical, relatable curriculum for young riders navigating consequential terrain.

Online learning and on-snow practice

Interactive online sessions build the foundation. Intensive field training at the resort brings the learning into the mountains, where athletes work alongside their peers and mentors to recognize hazards, evaluate snowpack and terrain, and make informed risk-management decisions.

A stronger culture of shared responsibility

Our goal is to make proactive safety part of freeride culture while keeping the learning engaging. Athletes are encouraged to assess risk, take ownership of their choices, and look out for the people around them.

By connecting core avalanche principles with real-world freeride decisions, the course builds competence and lifelong decision-making skills that extend well beyond competition.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Skills for the terrain ahead

01 / Recognize avalanche hazards

Build an understanding of core Level 1 principles, snowpack, and the terrain features that shape avalanche risk.

02 / Plan terrain and lines

Connect mountain awareness to real freeride decisions, including terrain selection and line planning.

03 / Practice rescue techniques

Develop avalanche rescue skills through practical field training alongside peers and mentors.

04 / Communicate and make decisions

Practice informed risk management and communication with teammates, coaches, mountain safety professionals, and resort ski patrols.

COURSE REGISTRATION

Choose your venue

Open your team’s course below to see the full-price and BRASS Avalanche grant-supported options. Complete the athlete and parent registration details before continuing to payment.

Questions? Contact BRASS ↗

  • Freeride Avy 1 course: $750

    Choose full-price registration to help grant funds reach more athletes.

    Freeride Avy 1 course with grant support from BRASS Foundation: $375

    In an effort to make these courses more accessible to all, you may opt-in to the BRASS Foundation grant program by selecting this option. If you choose the full price option, the grant funds will be reallocated to supporting more athletes at future BRASS projects.

    Course dates: To be announced

    Select your price and register for Snowbird ↗

  • Freeride Avy 1 course: $750

    Choose full-price registration to help grant funds reach more athletes.

    Freeride Avy 1 course with grant support from BRASS Foundation: $375

    In an effort to make these courses more accessible to all, you may opt-in to the BRASS Foundation grant program by selecting this option. If you choose the full price option, the grant funds will be reallocated to supporting more athletes at future BRASS projects.

    Course dates: To be announced

    Select your price and register for Park City ↗