AIARE 1 Ski & Splitboard
AIARE 1 Ski & Splitboard
DECISION MAKING IN AVALANCHE TERRAIN
Ski & Splitboard Only
Snowshoers Please See Our Snowshoe Specific Course Here.
AIARE 1 is a three-day / 24-hour introduction to avalanche hazard management. Students can expect to develop a good grounding in how to prepare for and carry out a backcountry trip, to understand basic decision making while in the field, and to learn rescue techniques required to find and dig up a buried person (if an avalanche occurs and someone in the party is caught).
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the AIARE 1 course, the student should be able to:
Develop a plan for travel in avalanche terrain
Demonstrate the ability to identify avalanche terrain
Effectively use The AIARE Risk Management Framework to make terrain choices in a group setting
Demonstrate effective companion rescue
Aspiring professionals need to take AIARE 1 and Avalanche Rescue as a prerequisite for the Pro 1 course.
If the course date you are interested in is sold out, please contact us to get on the waitlist.
We also have an AIARE 1 course February 23-25, 2024 in partnership with Salida Parks & Rec.
Course Details
PREREQUISITES . . .
Students must be able to travel in avalanche terrain and bring appropriate equipment for traveling on snow to class. There are no other prerequisites.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED . . .
Alpine Touring Setup (Available for Rent), Splitboard (Available for Rent)
Avalanche Gear: Beacon, Shovel, Probe (Available for Rent)
A more detailed list of what you need will be sent with your reservation confirmation email
LOGISTICS . . .
Three-Day Course (24-hour introduction to avalanche hazard management)
Days consist of both classroom and field practicum
Check out our Local Lodging Partners; your confirmation email will contain discount codes for the lodging partners indicated
Max CLIENT TO GUIDE RATIO . . .
6 Clients : 1 Guide
