• Person in winter gear examining snow with AIARE 2 Snoqualmie Pass
  • Two AIARE 2 students in their snow pit recording observations and findings at snoqualmie pass
  • Lead guide at Guided Exposure demonstrating a snow pit profile during an AIAIRE 2 course at Mount Baker.
  • Looking at snow crystals with a loupe to see the shape and size of the snow. Identifying layers in the snowpack during an AIARE 2 course in the Mount Baker backcountry.
  • This is what snow looks like through a loupe. Identifying types of snow is practiced during AIARE 2 courses.
  • Snowpack layering can be connected to dates and weather. Layers of the snowpack have been labeled by depth and date.
  • This is what looking at individual snow grains is like. Snow is on the blue plastic crystal card and you look at the grains through a magnifying glass called a loupe.
  • Looking at columns of snow in a snow study pit during an AIARE 2 course. There's so much snow!
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AIARE 2 Snoqualmie Pass

$700.00 USD
$700.00 USD

AIARE 2 Snoqualmie Pass

AIARE 2 Snoqualmie Pass is an advanced winter backcountry decision-making course for students who have completed AIARE 1 and have meaningful touring experience. This course helps students improve observation habits, terrain selection, planning, and group decision-making in more complex winter conditions.

The course combines preparation, field practice, and instructor coaching to help students move beyond foundational concepts and develop a more detailed process for winter backcountry travel.

Course Overview

  • Improve winter trip planning and terrain selection.
  • Build more detailed observation and documentation habits.
  • Practice group communication and leadership in the field.
  • Apply decision-making frameworks to more complex backcountry problems.

 

AIARE 2 Snoqualmie Pass FAQs

Who should take AIARE 2 at Snoqualmie Pass?

AIARE 2 is for backcountry travelers who have completed AIARE 1, have real touring experience, and want a more advanced decision-making process.

Is AIARE Rescue required before AIARE 2?

AIARE Rescue or similar recent field practice is commonly required or strongly recommended before AIARE 2.

What is the difference between AIARE 1 and AIARE 2?

AIARE 1 introduces foundational planning and terrain concepts, while AIARE 2 goes deeper into observations, group process, terrain choices, and applying a more advanced framework.

Where is the AIARE 2 Snoqualmie course held?

The field sessions are held around Snoqualmie Pass or nearby terrain, with the exact plan based on weather, access, and conditions.

Can splitboarders take AIARE 2?

Yes. Splitboarders are welcome when they have an efficient touring setup, prior AIARE 1 education, and enough experience to travel with the group.

 

Cancellation

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

guidedexposure.com/pages/cancellation-policy