Aiare level 1 avalanche course north cascades mountain guides. 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. Level 1 hut based avy course san juan mountain guides. 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. 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. New aiare fieldbook and personal items on the equipment list. 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. Level i avalanche course student manual alpine skills. This 3day course is offered at snoqualmie pass and crystal mountain.
The aiare 2 provides backcountry leaders the opportunity to advance their avalanche knowledge and decision making skills by applying their skills to. 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. Reviewing the following material will be very helpful, especially if its been a while since your level 1 or it was not an aiare. Tom murphy mcgillivray pass, bc american institute for avalanche research and education. The american institute for avalanche research and education aiare is a nonprofit. Following the pro 1 course, mountain and snow professionals should progress to the 6day aiare pro 2 course, which replaces the old aiare level 3 the pro 1 course is a passfail course and is designed to train and certify workers new to the avalanche industry educators, patrollers, guides, forecasters. 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. In this portion of the white pine touring aiare avalanche awareness lecture we discuss the basics of unstable snow and the avalanche ph. It is the first in a series of three courses by the american institute for avalanche research and education aiare, including the avalanche level 1, companion rescue, and avalanche level 2. Aiare 1 point 2 points 3 points 5 months ago i agree, and im also always looking for these ways to discourage people from continuing the attack. As a provider for 15 years, nastc offers the aiare level 1 and aiare level. Northwest avalanche center classes by local providers. This aiare level 1 avalanche course decision making in avalanche terrain course will teach you trip planning and preparation, interpretation of the avalanche bulletin, observational techniques for snowpack, weather, and avalanches, terrain analysis, safe travel techniques, and decisionmaking fundamentals. Aiare 2 precourse exercise aiare american institute for.
Avalanche refresher aiare 1 american alpine institute. 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. Successful completion of this course will provide you with a level 1. Avalanche safety gear and backcountry touring setups can be rented for an additional fee. 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. In light of community health advisories from various government agencies, alpenglow expeditions is pausing all tahoe programs through the end. 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. Aiare level 2 student manual password protected, check confirmation email aiare field book precourse study.
Aiare level 1 avalanche course colorado adventure guides. 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. To ease into the winter we prepared a day for you to refresh your aiare level 1. Explore the aiare level 1 avalanche course programs offered by adventure spirit. Avalanche certification aiare pro 1 american alpine. To ease into the winter we prepared a day for you to refresh your aiare level 1 transceiver skills and learn. Avalanche course aiare level 1 crystal mountain pro. 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. Level i student manual october 2009 edition special thanks to the aiare staff, instructors and others. While hosted by sawtooth mountain guides, this course will be run and booked by the american institute for avalanche research and education. Students can expect to develop a good grounding in how to prepare for and carry out a. We covered the basics from theory of the anatomy of an avalanche to field work like finding someone who got buried.
Aiare american institute for avalanche research and. Aiare recreational level 1 avalanche course sierra. New for 2017, the redesigned aiare 2 is designed specifically to meet the needs of advanced recreational students who have taken an aiare 1 and avalanche rescue class the aiare. Aiare level 1 avalanche course baker mountain guides.
To get the most from your aiare level 2 requires a solid understanding of aiare level 1 concepts. The aiare level 2 course is a 3day program that provides avid backcountry skiers and riders the opportunity to advance their avalanche knowledge and decision making skills. The aiare 1 split course is a fourday 24hour introduction to avalanche hazard management. Our hutbased aiare level 1 avalanche course is a 3day experience that combines both classroom and field instruction to introduce participants to the hazards of traveling in avalanche terrain. Highly recommend taking courses from them if you are in. Aiare motorized program aiare american institute for. The aiare level 1 avalanche safety course is a 3 day 24 hour introduction to avalanche hazard management. This is actually alot more likely with the new spawning system.
Aiare avalanche level 1 plus 4 day level 1 with additional day of rescue course this course is designed to cover the entire aiare level 1 curriculum and provide yet more field time to. 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. Faq about avalanche education courses and aiare level 1. Please call the office with any questions 8778735376 or book online for future tours by using the link below.
You will learn to use decision making tools to help a group manage. 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. Parallels in aviation and backcountry human factors. 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 level 1 chamonix chamonix mountain guides, ski. This 1 day avalanche course is for those who have already completed an avalanche education course and would like to refresh their skills.
Our hutbased aiare level 1 avalanche course is a 3day experience that combines both classroom and field instruction to introduce participants to the hazards of traveling in. This course covers all the information in a standard american institute for avalanche education and research aiare level 1 course, but uses a real backcountry ski hut for a classroom. Traveling in the backcountry requires a solid understanding of avalanche risk and the knowledge to mitigate these risks through appropriate terrain. 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 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. 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 level 1 avalanche course north cascades mountain. Aiare 1 course level 1 avalanche training classes in. In the past the aiare 2 was designed to be an entry level professional course. As a provider for 15 years, nastc offers the aiare level 1 and aiare level 2 courses for the general public. 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. Aiare level 1 avalanche safety colorado adventure guides.
Class sizes are smaller and more intimate in hutbased courses and you have the added advantage of being able to apply your new knowledge immediately. Avalanche education aiare 1 avalanche course, lake tahoe, ca. Aiare was established in 1998 as a 501 c3 nonprofit educational organization to create a researched based avalanche education model for backcountry users with the belief that. An advanced certification course for professional avalanche workers.
Avalanche certification aiare pro 1 american alpine institute. Add the 1 day rescue course on december 5, 2020 or march 6, 2021. Aiare level 1 avalanche course adventure spirit guides. Click on each link below for an inteactive pdf with links to each provider webpage to learn more and sign up. Aiare level 2 avalanche course north cascades mountain guides. Following the pro 1 course, mountain and snow professionals should progress to the 6day aiare pro 2 course, which replaces the old aiare level 3 the pro 1 course is a passfail course. Aiare 1 course level 1 avalanche training classes in colorado. For the first time ever irwin guides is offering an.
Baker mountain guides aiare level 1 avalanche course is designed to provide our students with a foundational understanding of avalanches, observational and decisionmaking techniques. 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 pro 2 avalanche course sawtooth mountain guides. 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. Aiare level 1 avalanche course logistics page sawtooth. Synnott mountain guides offers aiare 1 courses in the white mountains of new hampshire.
The goal of an aiare level 1 course is that you become a useful member of a team 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. Aiare was established in 1998 as a 501 c3 nonprofit educational organization to create a researched based avalanche education model for backcountry users with the belief that avalanche education, research, and training can prevent injuries and fatalities due to avalanches. Aiare avalanche safety level 1 crested butte mountain guides. Over time, the avalanche industry has realized the critical importance of. Aiare level 2 avalanche course baker mountain guides. Each season arrives and we look forward to ski tours and powder turns then we try to remember our avalanche training. Student manual pdf file and the use of avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel. Beverly mountain guides is celebrating our 16th year of teaching aiare avalanche courses in new mexico, and over 26 years of teaching avalanche education. Learned a ton of information in a fun but very professional manner. Level i student manual october 2009 edition special thanks to the aiare. 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. Throughout an aiare 1 motorized course, aiare instructors identify and focus on unique elements of motorized backcountry travel, focusing on snowmobilers unique use of terrain.
Students can expect to develop a good grounding in how to prepare for and carry out a backcountry trip, to understand basic decision making while in the field, and to learn rescue techniques required to find and dig up a buried person if an avalanche. Aiare 2 precourse exercise aiare american institute. A large crown line from an avalanche in tuckerman ravine on mount washington. Aiare level 2 avalanche course logistics page sawtooth. Along with learning the science and theory behind the avalanche phenomenon, students will be challenged to apply their new skills in the backcountry.
Avalanche education aiare 1 avalanche course, lake tahoe. An aiare 1 course or equivalent level 1 training is required before taking your aiare level 2. Avalanche course aiare level 1 crystal mountain pro guiding. This aiare 1 course is a threeday 24hour introduction to avalanche hazard management. Aiare level 2 avalanche course sawtooth mountain guides. This course covers all the information in a standard american institute for avalanche education and research aiare level 1 course, but uses a real backcountry ski hut for a. The standard avalanche level 1 course of the past, will now be known as the level 1 recreational course and will be one of two gateways that is necessary to enter into formal avalanche training in the us. Aiare s online learning module will help you prepare for your course and give you a head start on the course material. Our traditional level 1 is best suited for those who want to be mobile in the backcountry.
Aiare 1 avalanche course for skiers and splitboarders. 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. Article on the similar issues pilots and backcountry travelers face. In 2018 aiare the american institute for avalanche research and education created both a recreational and a professional path for avalanche education providers. Aiare american institute for avalanche research and education. Operating under special use permit, tahoe national forest. Aiare level 1 avalanche safety coursebackcountry education level 1 part 1. Aiare level 1 student manual password protected, check confirmation email aiare field book precourse study. The aiare 2 provides backcountry leaders the opportunity to advance their avalanche knowledge and decision making skills.
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