Ready To Explore?
Travel where few dare
See new places with confidence
Get yourself deep, and back again, with confidence
If Yes, Then This Mini Course Is Built For You:
50+ real-life anchors discussed
What, where, why, and how an IFMGA
Mountain Guide solves anchor problems
Expand your anchor 'tool box' for more situations the mountains can throw your way
Replace novelty of building a rock anchor, with the nuance of building the best anchor for a given situation
Easy To Complete
Complete this course at your pace.
Forever Access
MTN Sense offers no subscriptions, no time limits, and avalanche certification. Reference this course forever.
One Of A Kind Mountaineering Courses
Lots of skiers and splitboarders have happily completed this avalanche online training course.
What sets this course apart?
Get educated on your schedule.
Access future updates for free.
Ask direct questions to Mark Smiley throughout.
Safe learning environment. Be bold with your questions.
Smartphone Navigation Course
Get lost... Never again
Welcome To The Course
Gaia GPS, FatMap, CalTopo, Google Earth and More
But Wait, There's More
App Comparison & Getting Goole Earth on Gaia GPS
Route Finding: Field Examples
Pop Quiz Time
Discount Code for Gaia GPS App
GAIA GPS APP DISCOUNT: Buy the subscription (needed to download maps for offline use) here and save $!
Pro Tip: Add Google Earth satellite layer on Gaia GPS app
1. On your computer, create account, and log on to
2. Click your user name (top right of screen), from the drop down box select "Map Sources"
3. Click "Import an External Map Source"
4. Name the layer "google earth" or whatever you prefer.
5. Scroll lower, locate "Paste your modified link here"
6. Paste this non-active link in that box: https://mt0.google.com/vt/lyrs=s&hl=en&x={x}&y={y}&z={z}&s=Ga(this link will not open a page in your browser, it has a different purpose, fyi)
7. Scroll to the bottom, click "add this map source"
8. Make sure you are signed in to your account on your phone. [>Menu icon >Account >Login]
9. Restart the app
10. >Layers Icon >More Layers (top right) >Imported >Select Google Layer
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a refund an option?
All courses have a 365 day money back guarantee.
Does my access expire?
No
Who is Mark Smiley?
Mark Smiley's passion for adventure has taken him on 30+ expeditions on five continents. He and his wife, Janelle, are the only people that have attempted to climb all 50 Classic Climbs of North America (48 successfully). He was part of a team to set a world record skiing across the entire Alps Mountain Range (1100 miles and 292,000 vertical feet) in a mere 36 days.
His avalanche safety training style is fun, mellow, and easy to understand. As an IFMGA Certified Mountain Guide, Mark Smiley is among the world's elite guides to have reached this status. More important than this certification is his candid style of conveying the best avalanche skills training techniques that will benefit you the most.
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Who is Mark Smiley?
Mark Smiley's passion for adventure has taken him on 30+ expeditions on five continents. He and his wife, Janelle, are the only people that have attempted to climb all 50 Classic Climbs of North America (48 successfully). He was part of a team to set a world record skiing across the entire Alps Mountain Range (1100 miles and 292,000 vertical feet) in a mere 36 days.
His avalanche safety training style is fun, mellow, and easy to understand. As an IFMGA Certified Mountain Guide, Mark Smiley is among the world's elite guides to have reached this status. More important than this certification is his candid style of conveying the best avalanche skills training techniques that will benefit you the most.
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