These courses are part of aiare s recreational avalanche training program called decision making in avalanche terrain. Aiare level 1 avalanche course at meany lodge in partnership with edgeworks climbing. This course provides an aiare level 1 certificate through the american institute for avalanche research and education aiare. An aiare 1 course or equivalent level 1 training is required before taking your aiare level 2. The aiare level 1 avalanche safety course is a 3 day 24 hour introduction to avalanche hazard management. Faq about avalanche education courses and aiare level 1. Aiare avalanche level 1 decision making in avalanche terrain 3 day our traditional level 1 is best suited for those who want to be mobile in the backcountry. American institute for avalanche research and education level 1 avalanche safety courses teach back country travel with a clear understanding of the current avalanche hazards and communication.
Aiare level 2 avalanche course baker mountain guides. The aiare 2 provides backcountry leaders the opportunity to advance their avalanche knowledge and decision making skills. The standard aiare level 1 avalanche course is a 3day course that combines both classroom and field instruction to introduce participants to the hazards of traveling in avalanche terrain. The american institute for avalanche research and education aiare is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to provide avalanche instructors with the tools to educate students about the knowledge and decision making skills necessary to travel in avalanche terrain. Through both classroom and field instruction, students will be provided with lessons and exercises that are practically oriented, useful, and applicable in the basic understanding. Aiare level 2 avalanche course following the updated curriculum and led by harlan sheppard, dallas glass andor ian nicholson w ifmga guides john and olivia race in leavenworth, wa. Students can expect to develop a good foundation on how to prepare for and carry out a backcountry trip, to understand basic decision making while in. Aiare 1 avalanche course for skiers and splitboarders. Aiare 1 avalanche course seattle 2017 the mountaineers. The instructors were all super knowledgeable, and i think walked away with a good foundation for making better, more deliberate decisions in the backcountry this winter. The dmf highlights major tasks with five headers, describes essential ac.
Aiare level 1 avalanche safety coursebackcountry education level 1 part 1. If you took a full, threeday avalanche education course that included both classroom time and backcountry touring then your level 1 will be a good base for building knowledge in an aiare level 2 course. Aiare level 1 course manual, aiare field book, aiare level 1 certificate upon successful completion of course. Students practice avalanche beacon training during a lesson on a level 1 avy course. Aiare level 1 avalanche safety colorado adventure guides. Aiare level 2 avalanche course north cascades mountain. Provide a basic understanding of avalanches describe a framework for decision making and risk management in avalanche terrain focus on identifying the right questions, rather than on providing just answers. We supply a spiral bound aiare 1 student manual and waterproof field book at the start of the course. It also meets guidelines established by the american avalanche association.
Please call the office with any questions 8778735376 or book online for future tours by using the link below. Successful completion of this course will provide you with a level 1. This comprehensive 3day course focuses on hazard evaluation, decisionmaking and companion rescue in avalanche terrain. Aiare level 1 avalanche course north cascades mountain. Aiare level 2 avalanche course sawtooth mountain guides. Avalanche education aiare 1 avalanche course, lake tahoe. Aiare level 1 chamonix chamonix mountain guides, ski. Level i student manual october 2009 edition special thanks to the aiare staff, instructors and others. Baker mountain guides aiare level 2 avalanche course is designed for experienced backcountry skiers and snowboarders looking to improve their evaluation of critical avalanche hazard assessment factors. The goal of an aiare level 1 course is that you become a useful member of a team traveling in avalanche terrain. The aiare 2 is a threeday course for those who have taken an aiare 1 and avalanche rescue and have had at least a year of backcountry travel experience. A large crown line from an avalanche in tuckerman ravine on mount washington. When you book a course with acadia mountain guides you are agreeing to our cancellation policy.
Are you interest in the why behind avalanche problems. Custom avalanche rescue, aiare 1 and aiare 2 avalanche courses in custom locations. As a provider for 15 years, nastc offers the aiare level 1 and aiare level 2 courses for the general public. Student manual pdf file and the use of avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel. Avalanche education aiare 1 avalanche course, lake tahoe, ca. This aiare 1 avalanche course is split up over 4 days on either tuesdaythursday evenings or mondaywednesday evenings in the classroom, followed by two full days on saturdaysunday in the field. One full field day is devoted to slope evaluation, route finding, and risk management.
Aiare level 2 avalanche course winter 201920 leavenworth, wa. Aiare course providers offer level 1 through level 3 avalanche training courses. Aiare level 1 avalanche course baker mountain guides. Participants may have attended some awareness classes or workshops or completed the avalanche rescue course, but none are a prerequisite for this course.
Highly recommend taking courses from them if you are in. We will be offering the avalanche rescue course the thursday before the regular course begins for participants who need to meet this requirement. Beverly mountain guides is celebrating our 16th year of teaching aiare avalanche courses in new mexico, and over 26 years of teaching avalanche education, and has been a constant resource for public, private, and military education in new mexico and beyond. The recreational track is designed for new and seasoned backcountry users looking for a systematic. The aiare 2 provides backcountry leaders the opportunity to advance their avalanche knowledge and decision making skills by applying their skills to. Aiare 1 course level 1 avalanche training classes in. The decision making framework dmf on opposite page illustrates a mental model of backcountry decision making. This course is most effectively taught in 3 full consecutive days, meeting the aiare 24hr. This is an aiare certified level 1 avalanche course consisting of three evening lectures at the mountaineers clubhouse in seattle, and a two day field trip based out of the mountaineers baker lodge at the mount baker ski area lodging costs for saturday night are included, see below for more information. Tom murphy mcgillivray pass, bc american institute for avalanche research and education. Avalanche course aiare level 1 crystal mountain pro. Northwest avalanche center classes by local providers. Aiare level 1 avalanche course takes place 2 hours from seattle in leavenworth, wa.
Snacks, avalanche safety gear, backcountry touring setup. The aiare level 2 is a 3day 24hour course that provides backcountry travelers an opportunity to advance their decision making skills in more complicated situations such as being the group. My husband and i took colorado wilderness rides and guides aiare level 1 course back in december. In 2018 aiare the american institute for avalanche research and education created both a recreational and a professional path for avalanche education providers. We teach a complete program of curriculum established by the american institute for avalanche research and education aiare and are the worlds largest and most experienced aiare provider this aiare 1 course is a threeday 24hour introduction to avalanche hazard management. Aiare american institute for avalanche research and. Our instructors continue with lessons in terrain selection, travel techniques, basic field based decision making processes, and make sure everyone leaves the course with the companion rescue. Explore the aiare level 1 avalanche course programs offered by adventure spirit. Our aiare level 1 courses are designed for people looking to build a foundation for safe backcountry travel. The aiare level 1 avalanche course is an introduction to avalanche hazard management. Aiare level 2 avalanche course north cascades mountain guides. Level 1 hut based avy course san juan mountain guides. Aiare 1 course level 1 avalanche training classes in colorado. Rainier aiare avalanche 2 course with international.
Aiare 1 is for anyone, regardless of method of travel, who wants to recreate in or near avalanche terrain. Aiare 1 avalanche course for skiers and splitboarders decision making in avalanche terrain the level one course is a 3 day24 hour introduction to avalanche hazard and management. Why not enjoy the comforts of a high mountain hut, surrounded by the pristine wilderness of colorados majestic san juan mountains, while also completing the curriculum of our aiare level 1 avalanche course. Avalanche course aiare level 1 crystal mountain pro guiding.
In light of community health advisories from various government agencies, alpenglow expeditions is pausing all tahoe programs through the end of april, at which point we will reassess the situation. Aiare recreational level 1 avalanche course trip notes. By midmorning, we will move outdoors and do a short tour focused on learning the observation. After successful completion of the aiare level 1 rec course students can further their education with aiare avalanche rescue course and aiare level. Each of these topics will be addressed indepth in your aiare 1 course. These courses are part of aiares recreational avalanche training program called decision making in avalanche terrain. There are volumes of books dedicated to avalanche accident case studies. Synnott mountain guides offers aiare 1 courses in the white mountains of new hampshire. This course is a must for all who travel into the mountains in winter and will help you develop a better understanding of. To ease into the winter we prepared a day for you to refresh your aiare level 1 transceiver skills and learn. Dec, 2019 the aiare 2 is for those who have taken an aiare 1 and avalanche rescue and have had at least a year of backcountry travel experience. The aiare field book provides tools designed to help you plan and execute a successful backcountry trip.
In this portion of the white pine touring aiare avalanche awareness lecture we discuss the basics of unstable snow and the avalanche ph. Let imgs team of avalanche professionals guide your experience with an american institute for. Aiare 2 precourse exercise aiare american institute for. The aiare recreational level 1 is designed as a standalone course for backcountry travelers, serves as an introduction to avalanches and is a lead in to the aiare recreational level 2 course for those wishing to progress further. Smc will provide the following books and reading material. This course is an introductory course on avalanche fundamentals with an emphasis on terrain assessment. New aiare fieldbook and personal items on the equipment. Our instructors continue with lessons in terrain selection, travel techniques, basic field based. Lodging, food, avalanche safety gear, backcountry touring gear. Aiare recreational level 1 avalanche course sierra mountain.
Aiares online learning module will help you prepare for your course and give you a head start on the course material. Jan 08, 2014 utah state outdoor recreation programs avalanche safety course jan 3 jan 6. Successful completion of this course will provide you with a level 1 aiare certification. Jan 04, 2020 students who have previously taken an aiare 1 or an avalanche rescue course will find value in having a professional help them set up a realistic scenario, practice skills in a realistic setting, receive feedback from an instructor, keep up with current best practices, and have an opportunity to practice advanced rescue skills. If you want more information on what to look for in avalanche courses we suggest looking at the aiare website. We teach a complete program of curriculum established by the american institute for avalanche research and education aiare and are the worlds largest and most experienced aiare provider. Students who have previously taken an aiare 1 or an avalanche rescue course will find value in having a professional help them set up a realistic scenario, practice skills in a realistic setting, receive feedback from an instructor, keep up with current best practices, and have an opportunity to practice advanced rescue skills. Our 3day curriculum focuses on advanced observational techniques, and prepares students to lead backcountry tours in more complicated terrain and snow conditions. Learned a ton of information in a fun but very professional manner. Learn how to make better decisions in avalanche terrain with the colorado mountain school. Each season arrives and we look forward to ski tours and powder turns then we try to remember our avalanche training. Our aiare level 1 avalanche course curriculum was ranked one of the top.
From avoiding being caught in an avalanche to conducting an avalanche rescue, the value this avalanche instruction has for you and your climbing and skiing partners will quickly be apparent. Aiare 1 precourse study aiare american institute for. Aiare level 1 student manual password protected, check confirmation email aiare field book precourse study. Day 1 aiare rescue course this day will be focused on rescue training. Chic choc backcountry skiing with aiare level 1 avalanche course. The avalanche handbook is the official text book for the aiare level 2 course. Aiare level 1 avalanche course peak mountain guides. Aiare 2 precourse exercise aiare american institute. Level 1 avalanche safety courses teach back country travel with a clear understanding of the current avalanche hazards and communication.
There will also be a stand alone avalanche rescue course. Aiare has updated the level 2 course curriculum such that it is now a 3 day program, but participants must have completed the 1 day avalanche rescue course prior to taking the new level 2 course. Level i avalanche course student manual alpine skills. Aiare recreational level 1 avalanche course sierra. Aiare level 1 avalanche course logistics page sawtooth. Synnott mountain guides offers a variety of american institute for avalanche research and education aiare courses.
Aiare level 2 avalanche course san juan mountain guides. Aiare level 1 avalanche course north cascades mountain guides. There will be an aiare recreational level 1, similar to previous aiare i, and an aiare recreational level 2 course that will build from and add to the level 1 course but also cater to a recreationalists needs. Chic chocs backcountry skiing and aiare 1 avalanche course.
Aiare level 1 course manual, aiare field book, aiare level 1. This 3day course is offered at snoqualmie pass and crystal mountain. Asi aiare avalanche level 1 plus alpine skills international. You will learn to use decision making tools to help a group manage risk while traveling in avalanche terrain, and be introduced to topics such as mountain weather, snow pack analysis, tour planning, hazard recognition and evaluation, and transceiver searches. Utah state outdoor recreation programs avalanche safety course jan 3 jan 6. A student takes notes in an aiare field book during a level 1. Are you ready to take your backcountry travel to the next level. Baker mountain guides aiare level 1 avalanche course is designed to provide our students with a foundational understanding of avalanches, observational and decisionmaking techniques, avalanche terrain assessment, and companion rescue.
Over time, the avalanche industry has realized the critical importance of decision making and in that vein, we spend a lot more time giving you tools to make good decisions than we do focusing on snow science. Aiare 1 avalanche course the aiare 1 is a 3 day24 hour introduction to avalanche hazard management. Along with learning the science and theory behind the avalanche phenomenon, students will be challenged to apply their new skills in the backcountry. The mountaineers teaches skills and leads outdoor activities for all ages.
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