AIARE 1
- Regular price
- $600.00 USD
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- $600.00 USD
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The AIARE 1 is for ANYONE, regardless of method of travel, who wants to recreate in or near avalanche terrain. Our AIARE 1 surpasses national standards during this three-day / 24-hour introduction to avalanche hazard management. All courses will feature online learning modules, in person classroom sessions, along with 3 field days at Mount Baker in Washington.
Our custom crafted AIARE course provides several online learning resources for self paced work leading up to our in person sessions. We will have a 1 hour virtual session in the week before our course. Our specially crafted courses give you 25% more field time with our pro instructors in the North Cascade Mountains in Washington and less time sitting inside suffering from power point fatigue.
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 occurs and someone in the party is caught).
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a plan for travel in avalanche terrain.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify avalanche terrain.
- Effectively use The AIARE Risk Management Framework to make terrain choices in a group setting.
- Demonstrate effective companion rescue.
Itinerary
Day 0: Self Guided Online Learning with a 2 hour virtual check in.
Day 1: In person classroom session in Glacier & Field Day at Heather Meadows
Day 2: Brief in person classroom session in Glacier & Field Day at Heather Meadows
Day 3: Brief in person classroom session in Glacier & Field Day at Heather Meadows
Gear List
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Mid Layer |
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Outerwear |
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Lightweight Waterproof Pants |
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Sun Hat, Ball Cap, Visor |
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Insulation |
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Down |
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Synthetic Jacket |
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Personal Gear |
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Day Pack 25-40L |
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Lunch and Snacks |
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Sunglasses |
Adequate for Snow Travel |
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Goggles w/ Spare Lens Or 2nd pair of goggles |
Low Light and Sunny Lens |
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Sunscreen |
SPF 25+ |
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Lip Balm |
SPF 15+ |
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Buff |
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Balaclava |
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Headlamp |
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Ski or Snowboard Gear |
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Skis or Splitboard |
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Ski Boots |
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Ski Poles |
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Climbing Skins |
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Avalanche Safety Gear |
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Transceiver/ Beacon |
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Shovel |
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Probe |
Ski pole probes are not acceptable |
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Optional Items |
We highly recommend these but do not require them to participate. |
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Airbag Packs |
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Snow Saw |
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Basic Snow study Kit |
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Notebook and writing utensil |
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Winter Snow Boots- Parking Lot |
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Thermos |
Vacuum Style for Hot Tea or Cocoa |
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Compass |
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Altimeter |
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Map Case or Goggle Protection |
Zip Loc |
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Maps |
Caltopo or GAIA |
Cancellation Policy
Domestic trips and courses cancelled more than 21 days before the start date will be refunded minus 3% and $75 processing fee. Cancellations 20 days or less in advance of the start date will be given a Guided Exposure Credit, minus a $75 processing fee. Cancelling a trip or course in 13 days or less of the start date will not be refunded. International trips have a 90 day cancellation policy.
| Domestic Cancellation Policy |
| 21 or more days before course or trip | Full Refund minus 3% & $75 processing fee |
| 20 to 14 days before course or trip | Guided Exposure Credit minus $75 fee |
| 13 or less before course start | No Refund |
| International & Trips Abroad: Japan & Alaska |
| 90 days before trip departure | Full Refund minus 3% & $75 processing fee |
| 89 to 60 days before trip | Guided Exposure Credit minus $75 fee |
| 59 days or less before trip departure | No Refund |
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