AIARE Level 1 Course


Course description 

The American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) is a 3-day, 24-hour introduction to avalanche hazards. With a mix of both classroom and field time, the focus of the course is to learn how to recognize hazards, how to manage and minimize them and finally how to respond in case of an emergency.

Course Objectives 

Students will come away from the course having learned:
  • How to prepare and plan for a backcountry tour 
  • How to analyze an avalanche forecast 
  • How to identify avalanche terrain & avalanche types 
  • How to recognize hazardous conditions 
  • Basic snow pack understanding 
  • Route selection and terrain features 
  • Snowpack tests  and interpretation 
  • Educated decision making 
  • Basic rescue techniques 
  • Group management 

Course details 

  • Inclusions: AIARE Level 1 Course Manual, AIARE Field Book, AIARE Level 1 certificate upon successful completion of course. 
  • Exclusions: Lodging, food, avalanche safety gear, backcountry touring gear.*
  • A detailed equipment list will be provided upon course registration. 
  • Suggested Reading: Snow Sense: A Guide to Evaluating Snow Avalanche Hazard, by Fredston & Fesler 
  • After successful completion of the AIARE Level 1 Rec Course students can further their education with AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course and AIARE Level 2 Rec Course. 
*Avalanche safety gear and backcountry touring set-ups and be rented for an additional fee.

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2017-18 Dates


CRESTED BUTTE COURSES
  • Dec 8-10
  • Dec 26-28
  • Dec 29-31
  • Jan 5-7
  • Jan 26-28*
  • Feb 2-4
  • Feb 16-18*
  • Mar 2-4


SALIDA/MONARCH COURSES

  • Jan 5-7
  • Jan 22-24 
  • Feb 2-4 

Additional avalanche education available after course dates:

Pricing 

$425 
*You must be at least 16 years old to participate.

Ratio 

6:1
Max 12 students, 2 instructors

Pre-Requisites 

  • Participants should have some previous experience backcountry skiing/riding and be familiar with how to use their touring gear.

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