Our AIARE 1 Avalanche Course is a complete introduction to the avalanche phenomenon, terrain, decision making, and rescue.
AIARE 1 Avalanche Course Overview
Our AIARE 1 Avalanche Course is for those new to travel in avalanche terrain, and is equally suited for those with prior training in need of a refresher and to glean the latest avalanche knowledge.
AIARE 1 Avalanche Course Description
Our AIARE 1 Class is a combined 24-hour introduction to avalanche hazard management. Students can expect to develop a good grounding in:
- Effective preparation for the winter season
- Planning for and carrying out a backcountry trip
- Sound decision making skills
- Rescue techniques to find and dig up a buried person, if someone in their party is caught in an avalanche.
Learning Outcomes
Students in our AIARE 1 course will learn to:
- Develop a plan for travel in avalanche terrain.
- Learn to identify avalanche terrain.
- Use The AIARE Risk Management Framework to make terrain choices in a group setting.
- Perform an effective rescue.
Who the AIARE 1 is for
Our AIARE 1 course is for all who plan to recreate in or near avalanche terrain. It is equally appropriate for:
- Skiers
- Snowboarders
- Snowshoers
- Mountaineers
- Ice climbers
- Winter campers
Course Format
This course is a combination of online content and field work. The online content is conducted at your own pace. It normally takes most folks a combined total of 5-7 hours to complete. While students work through the online content we are always available to answer questions and clarify anything that participants need help with. We then follow this up with one evening with a live virtual classroom to review the online content, answer any questions that have come up, and discuss the two field sessions.
Prerequisites:
- To be able to travel in snow and be in good physical shape.
- For the online content and virtual classroom sessions you need a computer and a reliable high speed internet connection. In addition to the computer a smartphone is recommended for using some modern digital features in the field.
Cost
$680, all remaining courses now 20% off! Discount reflected at check out.
Dates
December 13-15, 2024
February 8-9, 2025
March 29-30, 2025
April 12-13, 2025
SMI conducts courses for clubs, search and rescue, and all outdoor groups allowing you to customize your dates. Contact our office to arrange a course on dates of your choice.
