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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.

 Current News and Events
IMG Offers the Following Courses for 2009:

The level I and II avalanche course length and content is consistent with guidelines established by the American Avalanche Association. Course director, Paul Baugher, was the vice president and member of the American Avalanche Association education committee when these guidelines were developed.

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