Join A3
A3 members are recognized by their employers as motivated, well-informed avalanche professionals. A3 is dedicated to the avalanche professional, their safety, and their access to education and up-to-date resources. Prospective Pro and Affiliate members must demonstrate they meet certain criteria; applications are reviewed quarterly at A3 board meetings. To determine which level of membership to apply for, please review the general descriptions and guidelines below.
There are four ways to join the American Avalanche Association:
GENERAL MEMBER
No prerequisites—open to anyone interested in snow and avalanche work and/or in supporting A3.
DUES: $35/YR
Benefits:
Subscription to The Avalanche Review (published 4 times per season in October, December, February, and April)
Email communications from A3
Access to pro employment notifications
Scholarship and stipend opportunities for research and conference attendance
Support of A3’s mission of avalanche safety through professional education, outreach, and research
AFFILIATE MEMBER
Open to current and aspiring avalanche professionals with at least two years of fundamental avalanche experience and education. Affiliate members can be current professionals gaining the requisite experience to qualify for Pro membership or part-time avalanche workers or volunteers.
DUES: $50/YR
Benefits:
Subscription to The Avalanche Review (published 4 times per season in October, December, February, and April)
Email communications from A3
Access to pro employment notifications
Members-only continuing education opportunities each season
Scholarship and stipend opportunities for research and conference attendance
Voting privileges on A3 matters, including electing the board of directors
Support of A3’s mission of avalanche safety through professional education, outreach, and research
PROFESSIONAL MEMBER
Open to active, professional avalanche workers with at least four full seasons (minimum 20 days/season) of experience as an avalanche professional, in addition to qualified educational background. Please see the Pro Membership Guidelines for more details.
DUES: $60/YR
Benefits:
Subscription to The Avalanche Review (published 4 times per season in October, December, February, and April)
Email communications from A3
Access to pro employment notifications
Members-only continuing education opportunities each season
Scholarship and stipend opportunities for research and conference attendance
Voting privileges on A3 matters, including electing the board of directors
Support of A3’s mission of avalanche safety through professional education, outreach, and research
LIFETIME MEMBER
Committed A3 members can show their support for A3 by becoming lifetime members of the organization.
Lifetime members must meet requirements for Pro or Affiliate members and receive all the same benefits as the applicable membership level.