• Two people in winter gear with equipment on a snowy mountain, featuring AIARE branding.
  • Lead guide and Founder of Guided Exposure shows a group of AIARE 1 students snow grains on a crystal card, during a snow pit lesson in the Mount Baker Backcountry.
  • AIARE 1 students get feedback on their snow profile from the Lead Guide at Guided Exposure. Mount Shuksan stand tall in the background on a stunning day in the Mount Baker Backcountry.
  • AIARE 1 participants make snowpack observations and identify layers in the snowpack.
  • AIARE 1 students practice digging while performing an avalanche rescue.
  • Splitboarders get a feeling for people while using avalanche probes at a SPlitboard AIARE 1 course at Mount Baker.
  • AIARE 1 students get experience traveling through terrain in the Mount Baker Backcountry.
  • Snowboarding in the Mount Baler backcountry is a beautiful experience. A snowboarder rides in the sunshine with Mount Baker in the background.
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AIARE 2 Avalanche Course Refresher Mount Baker

$250.00 USD
$250.00 USD

Now Offering AIARE 2 Avalanche Course Refresher at Snoqualmie Pass & Mount Baker!

1-Day AIARE 2 Refresher Course – Mt. Baker & Snoqualmie

This 1-day course is designed for backcountry travelers seeking build upon your AIARE 2 avalanche knowledge in a 1 day format. The course combines self-paced online learning and an intensive field day.

 

The AIARE 1 Avalanche Course Refresher is for ANYONE, regardless of method of travel, who wants to recreate in or near avalanche terrain. Our AIARE 2 Refresher surpasses national standards by offering a full day of in person instruction starting at our classroom in Glacier Washington and traveling in the unparalleled Mount Baker backcountry.

Our AIARE Refresher course include self paced online learning modules provided by the award winning American Institute of Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) with a pro AIARE Course Leader, no course instructors are assigned. That's more time in the North Cascade Mountains with professional mentorship than almost every course out there. That means less time sitting inside suffering from power point fatigue talking about it and more time out there doing it!  

 

Students can expect an introduction to avalanche hazard management, 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).

 

Why Choose Our Course?

  • Expert Instruction: Learn from our professional AIARE Course Leaders who bring extensive backcountry ski experience and in depth personal local knowledge.
  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Benefit from a well-rounded program that combines online learning with a full day of hands-on field time.
  • Indoor Classroom Location: Our classroom in Glacier Washington is a short 30 min drive from Mount Baker and provides indoor information gathering.
  • 1 Full Field Day at Mount Baker: Enjoy more field time than typical courses, allowing for deeper understanding and skill application.

Level Up your Backcountry Knowledge

Develop the skills you need to explore avalanche terrain safely and confidently. Register now for our AIARE 2 Avalanche Course Refresher and take the next step towards becoming a knowledgeable and competent backcountry traveler.

Goals

  • Hazard Identification: Differentiate where specific avalanche hazards exist within the landscape and identify terrain where avalanche consequences are more severe.
  • Observation and Analysis: Use and interpret weather, snow, and avalanche observations to select appropriate terrain before and during field travel.
  • Leadership Skills: Demonstrate leadership within a small team, facilitate group discussions, promote appropriate terrain selection, and utilize risk management strategies.
  • Forecasting: Implement a basic forecasting framework to use with or without local supporting avalanche information.

 

Itinerary

Day 0: Self-Guided Online Learning

Day 1: In-person classroom session in Glacier & Field Day at Heather Meadows at Mount Baker

Gain the skills you need to explore avalanche terrain safely. Register now and take the next step towards becoming a knowledgeable and confident backcountry traveler.

 

 

Cancellation

It is your responsibility to be familiar with our Payment, Cancellation, and Rescheduling Policies. When you book a trip with Guided Exposure, you are agreeing to our policies outlined here:

guidedexposure.com/pages/cancellation-policy