Private AIARE Avalanche Rescue
Private AIARE Avalanche Rescue
A Private AIARE Avalanche Rescue 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.
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.
The American Avalanche Association (A3) recommends that all backcountry travelers take an Avalanche Rescue course every two years to keep skills sharp and receive an updated rescue checklist card. Techniques and equipment evolve, and regular practice helps ensure the fastest, most effective response in an emergency.
Course Details
LEARNING OUTCOMES . . .
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
PREREQUISITES . . .
Students must be able to travel in the snow, and bring appropriate equipment for traveling on snow to class
If you've never been backcountry skiing or splitboarding, consider a group lesson before your AIARE course, it isn't required but can make a big difference in getting the most out of your avalanche education
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 . . .
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
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
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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.
