AIARE 1 Ski & Splitboard
AIARE 1 Ski & Splitboard
DECISION MAKING IN AVALANCHE TERRAIN
Ski & Splitboard Only
AIARE 1 is a three-day introduction to avalanche hazard management for recreational backcountry skiers and splitboarders. 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.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the AIARE 1 course, the student should be able to:
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 the field
Practice and perform effective basic companion rescue skills
Course Details
PREREQUISITES . . .
Skiers and splitboarders should have confidence with their downhill ability and should be skiing blue and easy black in-bounds terrain
AIARE 1 and Avalanche Rescue are prerequisites for AIARE 2
It is also highly recommended that participants gain at least one season’s worth (or 30+ days) of backcountry travel experience between taking an AIARE 1 and AIARE 2
AIARE 1 and Avalanche Rescue are also prerequisites for aspiring professionals looking to take a Pro 1 course
EQUIPMENT NEEDED . . .
Alpine Touring Setup (Available for Rent)
Splitboard (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 . . .
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
Snowshoers and mountaineers, please see snowshoe-specific courses Here
Not seeing the date that works best for you and your crew? Learn more about a private course Here
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