Avalanche Education

Avalanche Education

AIARE Level 1

Want to start getting into the backcountry without getting into trouble? Here is where you start. This three day course introduces the students to avalanche terrain, the snowpack and the mountain weather. You will learn how to make appropriate decisions in the backcountry based on current conditions and observations. The companion rescue component focuses on use of beacons, shovels and probes to recover an avalanche victim.

AIARE Level 2

For advanced backcountry users and people on the professional track. This course dives into the science behind the snowpack structure and how the snow changes over time. These are important when assessing the strength of the snow a well as for predicting future avalanches. This course combines classroom and field time to prepare the students for professional level observation and documentation.