AIARE Avalanche Rescue
AIARE Avalanche Rescue
COMPANION RESCUE
A STAND-ALONE COURSE TO BE RETAKEN REGULArly
AIARE Avalanche Rescue is a one-day stand-alone course that is intended to be retaken regularly to keep abreast of best practices in rescue techniques and gear. New participants will learn the basics of companion rescue, while returning participants will expand their skill set with advanced topics and realistic scenario practice to help improve their skills. In addition, each participant will have the opportunity to receive professional coaching and feedback on their rescue skills. All students will receive a rescue card acknowledging the completion date.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the Avalanche Rescue course the student should be able to:
Describe what to do if they or a member of their party is caught in an avalanche.
Identify and be able to use gear necessary for avalanche rescue.
Set up a realistic scenario in order to practice an avalanche rescue response.
Improve their response skills and times during and after the course with feedback from instructors and peers.
Develop a plan for continuing practice.
AIARE Avalanche Rescue is a prerequisite for the AIARE 2 and Pro 1 courses.
AIARE recommends that all backcountry travelers keep their skills current by taking an Avalanche Rescue Course and receiving a rescue card at least every other year.
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 detailed gear list will be sent in your welcome email about two weeks before the course begins
LOGISTICS . . .
One-Day Course (8 hours)
You’ll be in both indoor and outdoor classroom settings, with time spent sitting, standing, and moving in variable conditions
Check out our Local Lodging Partners; your confirmation email will contain discount codes for the lodging partners indicated
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Max CLIENT TO GUIDE RATIO . . .
6 Clients : 1 Guide
New This Year!
1-Day Avalanche Rescue + 2-Day Wilderness First Aid Combo Course
This three-day course combines Avalanche Rescue and Wilderness First Aid (WFA) to provide a complete backcountry emergency response skill set. The one-day A3-approved Avalanche Rescue course teaches you how to locate and extract someone buried in an avalanche using a transceiver, probe, and shovel. The two-day SOLO-certified WFA course builds the skills and confidence to assess patients, deliver critical care, and manage evacuations in remote settings. Whether you’re new to these courses or refreshing your skills, you’ll leave prepared to respond effectively from the initial rescue through ongoing care in the backcountry.
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.
No prior medical training required
Must be 18 years of age or 14 years old with parent/guardian participating in 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 hours) 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
Need a place to stay? Check out our Local Lodging Partners, your confirmation email will include discount codes for participating locations
Here are our favorite local places to eat and drink in Buena Vista, CO
Max CLIENT TO GUIDE RATIO . . .
6 Clients : 1 Guide
