AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course
AIARE Rescue Course Mount Baker
The AIARE Rescue Course at Mount Baker is a focused 1-day field course for winter backcountry travelers who want to practice partner response skills and refresh their winter travel systems. This course is valuable for skiers, splitboarders, snowshoers, climbers, and anyone who travels in snowy mountain terrain.
AIARE recommends that every winter backcountry traveler refresh these skills regularly. This course is also commonly taken before AIARE 2 or as an annual tune-up before the season.
Why Take AIARE Rescue?
- Focused field practice: Spend the day practicing realistic winter backcountry scenarios.
- Great refresher: Revisit core partner-response systems before the season or before AIARE 2.
- Useful for all travel modes: Skiers, splitboarders, snowshoers, and climbers can all benefit.
- Mount Baker location: Practice in a real mountain environment with experienced instructors.
- Refresh personal preparation and winter travel systems.
- Practice communication and organized group response.
- Build confidence using standard winter backcountry tools.
- Receive instructor feedback in a structured field environment.
This course is for anyone who travels in winter backcountry terrain and wants to practice partner response skills in a structured field setting.
AIARE Rescue is commonly required or strongly recommended before AIARE 2 because it refreshes essential field systems and partner-response practice.
The course is typically a 1-day field course focused on hands-on practice, communication, and instructor feedback.
AIARE 1 or similar winter backcountry experience is helpful. The course is especially useful for people who already travel in winter terrain and want to refresh their skills.
The course is held in the Mount Baker area, with the exact field location chosen based on weather, access, and conditions.
Gear list
Gear list
Gear required varies trip to trip. Your guide helps you decide what to bring or leave during the gear check. Need to rent crampons, ice axe, harness, or helmet? Let us know when you book.
Cancellation
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