AIARE 1 Snowshoe
AIARE 1 Snowshoe
DECISION MAKING IN AVALANCHE TERRAIN
DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR SNOWSHOEs
AIARE 1 is a three-day introduction to avalanche hazard management for recreational backcountry snowshoers and mountaineers. Students will develop a solid foundation in planning and carrying out a backcountry tour, recognizing and managing avalanche terrain, making informed travel decisions, and performing basic companion rescue techniques needed to locate and dig out a buried partner in the event of an avalanche.
Course Details
LEARNING OUTCOMES . . .
Develop an effective tour plan for winter backcountry travel
Use the AIARE Risk Management Framework to make appropriate terrain choices in a group setting
Accurately identify avalanche terrain in and out of the field
Practice and perform effective basic avalanche rescue skills
PREREQUISITES . . .
Participants should be comfortable hiking 2 to 5 miles a day for three days in a row
AIARE 1 and Avalanche Rescue are prerequisites for AIARE 2
Students should gain at least one season or 30+ days of backcountry travel experience between AIARE 1 and AIARE 2
AIARE 1 and Avalanche Rescue are also prerequisites for aspiring professionals looking to take a Pro 1 course
EQUIPMENT . . .
Snowshoes (Available for Rent)
Avalanche Gear: Beacon, Shovel, Probe (Available for Rent)
A detailed gear list will be sent in your welcome email about two weeks before the course begins
LOGISTICS . . .
Be prepared for three full days of learning
You’ll be in both indoor and outdoor classroom settings, with time spent sitting, standing, and moving in variable conditions
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Max CLIENT TO GUIDE RATIO . . .
6 Clients : 1 Guide
Not all avalanche courses are created equal. BVMA is an American Avalanche Association (A3) Recognized Provider, delivering accredited training that meets national standards and is trusted across the industry. We are also an American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Provider, teaching the official AIARE curriculum, the most widely recognized avalanche education framework in the United States and approved by A3.
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