Join us for the AIARE Certified Avalanche Rescue Course—a comprehensive one-day training designed to equip you with essential skills and updated techniques in avalanche rescue. Our course focuses on realistic avalanche scenarios, enhancing your knowledge base, whether you are a seasoned backcountry traveler or a beginner.
Dates and rates for the 2026 Season:
Monday, January 5th, 2026 – 8 am to 4:30 pm
$275/person
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A minimum of 4 participants is needed to make this course happen.
Course Highlights:
- Hands-On Learning: Experience direct feedback and coaching from our expert instructors. You’ll engage in practical exercises to enhance your rescue capabilities.
- Skill Development: Whether refreshing your knowledge or learning the basics, our structured practice sessions ensure you leave with improved response times and techniques.
- Practical Applications: Understand what actions to take if you or a group member is caught in an avalanche, and gain confidence in using the necessary rescue gear.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe appropriate actions to take if they or a party member is caught in an avalanche.
- Identify and effectively use equipment vital for avalanche rescue.
- Set up and practice a realistic avalanche rescue scenario.
- Improve response skills and efficiency through instructor and peer feedback.
- Develop a personalized plan for ongoing practice and skill refinement.
All participants will receive an AIARE rescue card upon successful completion. This course serves as a prerequisite for those interested in enrolling in AIARE Level II and Pro 1 courses. AIARE strongly recommends that all backcountry travelers refresh their avalanche rescue skills and receive a rescue card every other year.
Prerequisites: To enroll in this course, you must be proficient in traveling on snow and bring the appropriate equipment, including:
- Touring skis, splitboard, boots, bindings, and poles
- A personal shovel, probe, and beacon
