Avalanche + Mountain Trip Planner

Plan Your Mountain Adventures with This Avalanche + Mountain Trip Planner

Recreating outside is among my favourite ways to spend my time, but when snow is involved, so is risk. Inspired by my recent Avalanche Safety Training (AST-1) course, I created a planner to help me put my learnings into practice. My hope is to share this template to help other avalanche beginners plan their adventures!

This is for anyone that skis, snowshoes, hikes, snowmobiles, etc. in any area where avalanches can occur.

Inside you'll find:

• a list of resources to help you assess avalanche risk in your area, including map databases and mountain weather forecast sites
• a database for all your 'objectives' (a.k.a. the trips you are planning) where you can access the trip planner template and update it for each trip you're planning
• a breakdown of the planning process from the days leading up to the trip to the day-of to prompts to assess how the trip went.

This is not only a great way to plan, but an excellent way to keep a record of all your adventures :)

Remember: This template doesn't guarantee safety in the backcountry. I recommend taking an Avalanche Safety Training course before venturing into avalanche terrain. Know your risks, take precautions, and have fun!