Young snowsports athletes learning from an avalanche educator during a BRASS session.

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Avalanche education
for your team

Helping skiers, snowboarders, and their coaches recognize avalanche hazards and make more informed decisions in the mountains.

We bring education directly to clubs, teams, and schools - making snow safety part of every athlete’s development.

AWARENESS IS THE STARTING POINT

Start with the essentials
and keep building your skills

Practical avalanche education for athletes, coaches, and parents. A place to start - and a path to keep learning.

OUR SIGNATURE PROGRAM

BRASS 101

Bring an expert avalanche educator to your club, team, or school. Our introductory session builds awareness of avalanche hazards and the decisions that matter in winter mountains.

90 minutes · Instructor led · No cost

What you’ll learn

  • Avalanche basics: snow science and avalanche red flags.

  • Self-awareness and decision making.

  • Safety essentials: an introduction to safe travel rituals.

THE STORY BEHIND OUR MISSION

A legacy that moves
education forward

In January 2015, an avalanche took the lives of ski racers Bryce Astle and Ronnie Berlack. Their story is at the heart of Off Piste: Tragedy in the Alps - and our commitment to avalanche education.

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MAKE THE NEXT SESSION POSSIBLE

Help bring avalanche education
to more athletes

Your support goes directly to helping BRASS bring free avalanche education to more people.

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START A CONVERSATION

Make snow safety
part of your season

Interested in hosting a BRASS 101 session? Have a question about our work? We’d love to hear from you.

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