The Avalanche Rescue category is intended to test the candidateʼs knowledge of an organized avalanche rescue, as well as their ability to perform in a practical rescue scenario potentially involving their control partner(s).  

A fully certified patroller will have a working knowledge of all aspects of an avalanche rescue including the ability to organize a rescue at a ski area or in the back country. A certified result requires:

• a score of 80% on the oral test,
• a transceiver search to find two transceivers buried one meter deep in an area of 100 meters x 100 meters in five minutes or less.  

To receive an associate score the Patroller would have a 70 to 79% on the oral test and a search time of (7) seven minutes or less.

For additional details on testing and criteria, download the document to the right.