Mother/Daughter Avalanche Level I Course

Mother/Daughter Avalanche Level I Course

DATES

2025 Dates TBD.

This is a DAY CAMP.

COST

Package Price for both Mother & Daughter
TBA

LENGTH

3 Days

AGES

13 & Older

LOCATION

Stanley, ID
Sawtooth Mountains

*Operated through Sawtooth Mountain Guides

FORMS

Keely’s Camp Liability Release Waiver

WHAT MAKES THIS AVALANCHE LEVEL I COURSE DIFFERENT?

Mothers and their daughters will get to spend time outdoors, learning and sharing the joy of the backcountry together, and meet other like minded mothers and daughters.
An all female guide team! Sara Lundy and Lindsay Mann Davis will be your guides and avalanche educators for this course, two women with a combined 20+ years of avalanche education and guiding experience.
Prior to the Avalanche 1 Course, there will be three 45 minute Zoom sessions with Lindsay, to help go through pre-course learning, answer questions, and help make the most of our time in the field together. We want to use these Zoom sessions to support online learning to help make the lessons come alive, answer questions, build our team, and do everything we can to make this a fun, supportive learning environment for mothers and daughters.
Use of Keely’s Camp backcountry set ups (if you need, included in the course cost). Gear can be an intimidating part of getting into the backcountry and we want to help you with this variable. For any questions on gear, please email lindsay@keelyscamp.com.

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Mother/Daughter Avalanche Level I Course

Details

Idaho Mother / Daughter AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course

This is a great course for mothers and their daughters who are excited to learn about traveling in the backcountry together!

This course aims to educate on decision making in avalanche terrain.
This 3 day course includes:

Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain led by female guides with over 20 years of avalanche education experience.
You will learn about trip planning and interpreting the avalanche forcast, snowpack and weather observations.
How to travel in avalanche terrain and companion rescue.
This course follows the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) curriculum.

In order to get the most of your field time with your instructors this course does require 5 -7 hours of online pre course learning for both mothers and their daughters.

Keely’s Camp recommends that mothers and daughters taking this course are comfortable skiing non groomed, in-bounds, black runs. Conditions in the backcountry can be variable. If you have any questions on if you and your daughter are a good fit for this course please contact Lindsay, lindsay@keelyscamp.com.

For this program Keely’s Camp partners with Sawtooth Mountain Guides!

“During the course I felt such a powerful sense of belonging and was able to really come out of my shell. I was so excited to come to class each day and learn, because I was with a group of incredible women who made me feel motivated to show up as my best self.”

Daughter in Keely’s Camp Mother/Daughter Avalanche Level 1

FAQs

What are the course details and itinerary?

Course Details

Location

This course is based in Stanley, Idaho. Each day we will meet at Sawtooth Mountain Guides Office located at 250 Niece Avenue, Stanley, Idaho.

Prior to day one there will be three scheduled Zooms lasting 45 minutes each. During these Zoom sessions we will do online lessons orienting you to your equipment and the course as a whole. This will allow us to spend more time in the field during the course (and gives you more access to our knowledgeable female guides).

Tentative Schedule
Each day will begin with trip planning classroom session with your female guides before going into the field for the majority of the day. The venues will likely be a mix of Galena Pass and Banner Summit.

Please note that prior to the course, 5-7 hours of online learning is required.

Day 1
Tentatively plan on meeting at 8am each day.

Course Introduction and Outcomes.
Introduction to the AIARE Risk Management Framework.
PREPARE:
- Track the Season’s Changes.
- Investigate Trip Options.
- Avalanche Rescue
Field: Avalanche Rescue.

Day 2

PLAN:
- Assemble Your Group.
- Anticipate the Hazard.
- Plan Your Route.
- Discuss Your Emergency Plan.
RIDE SAFELY Checklist.
Field Ski Tour: Observational Techniques, Snowpack Tests, Avalanche Terrain.

Day 3

Field Ski Tour: Putting It All Together – Practicing the AIARE Framework.
Course Wrap Up and Evaluation.
Course ends 4:30pm.

Course Learning Outcomes

PREPARE for backcountry travel by tracking conditions, investigating trip options and practicing rescue during realistic scenarios.
Develop a trip PLAN utilizing the current avalanche advisory.
Apply the RIDE SAFELY checklist to monitor conditions and communicate associated hazard and risk with your group.
Apply the RIDE SAFELY checklist to recognize avalanche terrain and choose terrain that matches the current conditions and skills of the group.
Contribute to a TEAM that travels and decides together, listens to every voice, challenges assumptions and respects any veto.
Routinely instigate and participate in a group DEBRIEF to intentionally develop experience.
Create a plan for continuing development of skills and experience.

What are the Safety Credentials of Keely’s Guides and Coaches?

This course will be operated in partnership with Sawtooth Mountain Guides.

Wilderness First Responder/CPR
Avalanche Level 1, 2 & Pro 1 & 2 Education
AMGA Ski Guide Course
AMGA Certified Ski Guide
Extensive backcountry experience
Cumulative coaching experience of 20 years

Who is this course for?

This course if for Mothers and their Daughters!

Who are interested in learning avalanche and backcountry safety.
Who can ski blue or black diamond run for multiple runs in a row non stop.
Who feel comfortable being outside hiking 2,000ft+ per day with a light backpack on.
Who are comfortable with changing weather conditions.
Who are excited to be out in the mountains & learn about avalanche safety!

*Email us at lindsay@keelyscamp.com about any ability questions.

Arrivals & Departures

Pre Camp Zoom: TBD (three weeks prior to course starting)

Zoom details will be sent as it gets closer.
Introductions, expectations, Gear Orientation/Check!
Support and instruction for the pre course learning!
Zoom Sessions are 45 minutes.

Arrival Day is February 17th.
Departure Day is after the course ends on Feb. 19th.

Travel, Logistics, and Lodging

If flying to this camp the closest airports are Sun Valley (Hailey, Idaho), Twin Falls (Twin Falls, Idaho) or Boise (Boise, Idaho). During the camp we recommend lodging in the stunningly beautiful town of Stanley, ID.

Hailey is about a 1.5-2 hour drive over beautiful Galena Mountain pass to Stanley Idaho.

Gear List

Link to Gear List for this course

What type of backcountry ski boots do you recommend?

We recommend trying the boots on and/or spending time walking around in these boots prior to coming to camp. Boots are an important part of equipment and we want to do our best to make sure your boots are comfortable prior to this camp.

What is the guide to client ratio?

Guide to Client Ratio is 1:4. We have 10 spots available.

What if I don’t have a backcountry setup?

Keely’s Camp is partnered with Blizzard Skis sizes 164cm, which are available for demo at no cost (skins included). If you like the backcountry set up they will be available for sale after the course. Please let us know if you would like to demo Blizzard skis ahead prior to the start of the course.

Backcountry ski boots are not included in our demo setups. Please rent or buy backcountry boots with tech soles if you plan to use our demo setup. These boots should be compatible with Marker King Pin bindings.

Where can I rent backcountry gear?

Backwoods Mountain Sports is a great option for renting backcountry gear and ski boots in Ketchum, ID which is close to the location of the course.

Equipment

For this course mothers and daughters will have the option to use Keely’s Camp backcountry setup. Our setup includes Blizzard Zero G Skis (Length 164cm) with Marker King Pin Bindings.

If you are using Keely’s Camp backcountry setups:

Please come to camp with ski boots compatible with Marker King Pin bindings.
For this course you will also need avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe.
Students will receive and AIARE field book as part of this course.
Link to complete gear list for Avalanche Level 1 Course.

** Please reach out to lindsay@keelyscamp.com if you have equipment questions and/or need to borrow this gear for this course.**

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Mother/Daughter Avalanche Level I Course

WHAT MAKES THIS AVALANCHE LEVEL I COURSE DIFFERENT?

Mother/Daughter Avalanche Level I Course

Details

“During the course I felt such a powerful sense of belonging and was able to really come out of my shell. I was so excited to come to class each day and learn, because I was with a group of incredible women who made me feel motivated to show up as my best self.”

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Course Details

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