Private AIARE 1
Private AIARE 1
A Private AIARE Level 1 Course is just for you and your crew. You need a minimum of 4 participants. Please call or email us to discuss and confirm the date of your private instruction before purchasing.
DECISION MAKING IN AVALANCHE TERRAIN
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AIARE 1 is a three-day introduction to avalanche hazard management for recreational backcountry travelers. (backcountry skiiers, splitboarders, snowshoers, 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.
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 and out of the field
Practice and perform effective basic avalanche rescue skills
Course Details
PREREQUISITES . . .
Skiers and splitboarders should have confidence with their downhill ability and should be skiing/riding blue and easy black in-bounds terrain
Snowshoe / mountaineer 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 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)
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 . . .
Please call or email us to discuss and confirm the date of your private instruction before purchasing
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
