We offer the highest quality avalanche programs available in the Northwest for the serious backcountry skier and climber. The IMG staff are all experienced professionals in the avalanche field including forecasting, control, guiding, and research. Most of our instructors have between 20-25 years of professional avalanche forecasting experience.

Avalanche Hotline (206) 526-6677

 IMG Avalanche Programs

All of our avalanche training and education programs our conducted as International Mountain Guides programs. IMG is the premier mountaineering guide service in the Northwest. All of the courses feature the same world-renowned instructor staff and unique field training environment at Crystal Mountain.

Paul Baugher, a co-owner of IMG, personally oversees the training program and instructs in the courses. IMG now has the opportunity to conduct avalanche training at Mt. Rainier. Paul has conducted training for guides and climbing rangers on the mountain for many years. This year for the first time, IMG will be able to offer to the general public, a level III avalanche course on Rainier.

 Current News and Events
IMG Offers the Following Courses for 2008:
    Avalanche Hazard Evaluation Workshop
    Level I  •  Jan 12-13, 2008
    Location: Crystal Mountain, WA
    Cost: $335

    Avalanche Forecasting Workshop
    Level II  •  Jan 26-27, 2008
    Location: Crystal Mountain, WA
    Cost: $335

    Heli-Ski and Mountain Guides Workshop
    Level III  •  Jan 30-31, 2008
    Location: Mazama, WA
    Cost: $495

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Thanks for your interest! If you have questions for The Northwest Avalanche Institute, please call (360) 825-9261.