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.
  • 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 can be rented for an additional fee.

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

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

2020/2021 Dates:


Courses with our 3 Day Format: 
Friday - Sunday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday Classroom Zoom Based from Home 
Saturday and Sunday - Field Based in CB 

December 4th - FULL
December 11th - FULL
December 14th - FULL
January 1st - FULL
January 8th - FULL
January 15th - FULL
February 5th - 
March 5th - FULL
March 12th 
March 19th 


Courses with out 2+2 Format:
Evening Classroom sessions on Tuesday and Thursday 5:00pm - 9:00pm  
Field Sessions in CB on Saturday and Sunday 
8:00am - 5:00pm 

February 9th

$500 per person 

New Dates open:


Courses with our 3 Day Format: Friday - Sunday 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday Classroom Zoom Based from Home Saturday and Sunday - Field Based in CB 

January 29th
February 26th - FULL
March 26th 

$500 per person 

she jumps COurses:  


AIARE Level 1: March 5th - FULL
$425

Bentgate Mountaineering


January 26th, 28th, 30th and 31st - FULL

February 16th, 18th, 20th and 21st - FULL

Evening Zoom Classroom Sessions are 
Tuesday and Thursday 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Field Sessions in CB are 
Saturday and Sunday 8:00am - 5:00pm -

$425

Motorized COURSEs


Courses with our 3 Day Format:
Friday - Sunday 8:00am - 5:00pm 

January 29th - FULL


Additional avalanche education available after course dates:

Pricing: 

$500 per person - Crested Butte Courses 
$500 per person - Snowmobile Courses 
$425 per person - SHE JUMPS & Bentgate Mountaineering Courses 

Ratio 
6:1
Max 12 students, 2 instructors

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