American Avalanche Institute

The 2026/2027 Pro Course Calendar is LIVE

We’re excited to announce that our upcoming Pro 1 and Pro 2 course dates are now available, and seats are open on our website.

We’ll be adding additional Pro 1 and Pro 2 courses soon, so stay tuned for more dates and locations.

Pro 1 Courses:
December 14, 2026 - Jackson, WY and Salt Lake City, UT
January 4, 2027 - Snoqualmie, WA
January 11, 2027 - Salt Lake City, UT
January 25, 2027 - Bozeman, MT
February 8, 2027 - Jackson, WY
March 1, 2027 - Jackson, WY
March 15, 2027 - Salt Lake City, UT

Pro 2 Courses:
January 11, 2027 - Jackson, WY
February 1, 2027 - Salt Lake City, UT
March 9, 2027 - Jackson, WY

Whether you’re pursuing a career as a professional mountain guide or continuing to develop your technical skills, our Pro Courses are designed to help you build the knowledge, experience, and confidence needed to take the next step.

Registration is now open on our website!

*More dates and locations coming soon.

January Avalanche Safety Series at Eldora 🏔️

Join us on January 9 & January 23 for two afternoons focused on building backcountry awareness and rescue skills.

🕐 1–4 PM | Eldora Mountain Resort
• Transceiver Time Trials
• Safety Series Talk led by AAI-certified instructors
• Prizes, raffles, and Mammut giveaways

Jan 9: Foundations of Backcountry Avalanche Awareness
Jan 23: Avalanche Rescue Fundamentals

Come sharpen your skills and kick off winter informed!