AVALANCHE SAFETY COURSES
Driggs, Idaho, United States
Jan-Mar
Dec
Touring in the Teton backcountry is an unforgettable winter experience, whether you’re a local or just visiting. But backcountry travel is more than just earning your turns - it requires knowledge, preparation, and sound decision-making.
At Yöstmark Backcountry Tours, we’re passionate about helping you explore the mountains safely. We understand that everyone comes to the backcountry with a different level of experience, and we believe avalanche education should be accessible to all. That’s why we offer a range of avalanche safety courses designed for every ability level.
Our courses include:
- Avalanche Rescue
- Recreational Level 1 Avalanche Course
- Recreational Level 2 Avalanche Course
Through these hands-on courses, you’ll learn how to assess terrain, read snow conditions, use avalanche safety gear, and make smart choices in the mountains. You'll also gain confidence using your beacon, probe, and shovel, and understand what equipment to bring when venturing into avalanche-prone terrain.
Whether you're new to ski touring or looking to deepen your snow safety knowledge, Yöstmark is here to support your journey into the backcountry, one safe step at a time.
PLEASE NOTE: Prior experience in backcountry skiing or snowboarding is REQUIRED to enroll in a Yöstmark Backcountry Tours Avalanche Course. Participants must already know how to use backcountry skis or a splitboard, including the proper use of climbing skins.
Kendall's recommended gear
Dynafit
Dynafit Ski Crampons
Dermatone
Original Tin 0.5 oz SPF 23
Smith
Venture Glass Polarized ChromaPop Sunglasses
Stio
Stio Environ Jacket
Mammut
Mammut Barryvox S Transceiver Usa/Canada/Nz one size
Mammut
Mammut Alugator Light Shovel
Mammut
Mammut Probe 320 Speed Lock
Black Diamond Equipment
Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp
Tecnica
Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro Alpine Touring Ski Boots 2026 size 30.5
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Beta Jacket Women's
Smith
Smith 4D Mag Goggle ChromaPop Everyday Red Mirror Black
Mountain Hardwear
Mountain Hardwear Stretchdown Parka - Women's
Black Diamond Equipment
Black Diamond Snow Saw Pro
Smith
Smith Embark Sunglasses
Mammut
Mammut Tour 30 Removable Airbag 3.0
Clif Bar
Clif Bloks Energy Chews
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Atom Insulated Vest Women's
Wild Rye
Jane Leggings
Patagonia
Women's Patagonia Houdini Jacket 2026 in Green size Medium | Nylon
Wild Rye
Wild Rye Hailey Half-Zip Top
Skida
Skida Alpine Neckwarmer
Patagonia
Patagonia Micro D Beanie
Hydrapak
HydraPak Stow 1L Bottle
Garmin
Fenix 6 Pro Solar Edition GPS Smartwatch
Smart Wool
Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer 1/4 Zip
Smart Wool
Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer Bottom - Women's
Bca
BCA Snow Study Kit
Patagonia
Patagonia Airfarer Cap
Patagonia
Patagonia Brodeo Beanie
Haflinger
Gz Grizzly Classic
Adventure Medical Kits
Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight Pro First Aid Kit
Sun Bum
SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Stick
Dynafit
Dynafit Radical Pro Ski Touring Boot
Blue Ice
Blue Ice Yagi 28L Backpack
Patagonia
Patagonia Upstride Jacket
Gnarly
Gnarly Hydrate
Patagonia
Patagonia DAS Belay Parka
Leatherman
Wave+ Multi-Tool
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Rush Bib Pant - Men's
Arc'teryx
Nuclei Pant
Raide
Raide LF 30L Backpack
Jones
Jones Hovercraft 2.0 Splitboard
Smart Wool
Active Ultralite Hoodie
Gnarly
Gnarly Whey Protein
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Arc'teryx Sentinel Pant Women's
Wild Rye
Wild Rye Evie Raglan Top
Hydro Flask
20oz Wide Mouth Flex Sip Lid
Folkrm
Folkrm Ski Poles (adjustable)
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Sentinel Pant - Women's
Hydro Flask
Hydro Flask 20oz Wide Mouth Flex Sip Coffee Mug
Darn Tough Vermont
Darn Tough Women's RFL Thermolite Over-The-Calf Ultra-Lightweight Ski Sock
Arc'teryx
Atom Hoody Women's
Black Diamond Equipment
Black Diamond Solution 1.0 Hoody
Smith
Smith Method MIPS Helmet
Mons Royale
Mons Royale Cascade Merino Flex 200 Legging - Women's
Mons Royale
Women's Mons Royale Olympus Long Sleeve Top 2025 in Black size X-Small | Wool/Elastane
Dynafit
Dynafit Radical Binding
Dps
DPS Pagoda Tour CFL 112 Skis 2026
Pomoca
Pomoca Free Pro Climbing Skins 123mm Pink
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Black Diamond Alpenglow Hoody
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Das Light Pant
Spark R&D
Spark R&D Dyno DH
Kinco
Lined Heavy-duty Premium Grain & Suede Pigskin Ski Mitt With Omni-Cuff
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Beta LT Jacket for
Spark R&D
Spark R&D Pucks & Canted Pucks
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Atom LT Hoody Jacket
Black Diamond Equipment
Black Diamond Dawn Patrol Softshell
Smith
Smith Method MIPS Helmet
Voile
Voile Strap with Aluminum Buckle - 20"
Smith
Smith 4D MAG Goggles
Dynafit
Dynafit Radical Alpine Touring Boot 2026
Patagonia
Patagonia Snowdrifter Beanie
Dynafit
Dynafit Speed Radical Alpine Touring Ski Binding
Darn Tough Vermont
Darn Tough Snowpack OTC Midweight Ski Sock
Black Diamond Equipment
Black Diamond Soloist Gloves
Backcountry
Raide LF 30L Pack White, M
Tecnica
Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro Alpine Touring Ski Boots
Mons Royale
Mons Royale Olympus Leggings
Patagonia
Patagonia Das Parka - Men's
Arc'teryx
Rush Softshell Pant Men's
Smart Wool
Smartwool Classic All-Season Merino Base Layer Bottom Plus - Women's
Smartwool
Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer Colorblock Crew - Men's K66 Winter Moss Heather Large
Smart Wool
Smartwool Ski Zero Cushion Extra Stretch OTC Socks
Rab
Neck Gaiter
Adventure Medical Kits
Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight Pro First Aid Kit
Patagonia
Patagonia Terrebonne Lightweight Visor in River Rock Green - Outdoor Hats - Recycled Polyester
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Headwall 55
Dps
DPS Pagoda Tour CFL 112 Skis 2026
Sun Bum
SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Stick
Patagonia
Patagonia PowSlayer Pack 2026 in Black size Large | Nylon
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Arcteryx Rush Bib
Black Diamond Equipment
Black Diamond Dirt Bag Gloves
Mammut
Mammut Tour 30 Removable Airbag 3.0
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Atom Vest Men's
Kinco
Kinco 1927KW Lined Premium Grain Pigskin Palm Glove + Knit Wrist
Dermatone
Original Tin 0.5 oz SPF 23
Folkrm
Folkrm Wyeast Ski Poles
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx Rush Insulated Jacket
Leatherman
Wave+ Multi-Tool
Jones
Jones Hovercraft 2.0 Snowboard
Mons Royale
Mons Royale Olympus Long Sleeve Top Men's