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Avalanche Rescue
Sawatch Range
Central
Ski, Splitboard, Snowshoe

A STAND-ALONE COURSE TO BE RETAKEN REGULARLY

AIARE Avalanche Rescue is a one-day stand-alone course that is intended to be retaken regularly to keep abreast of best practices in rescue techniques and gear. New participants will learn the basics of companion rescue, while returning participants will expand their skill set with advanced topics and realistic scenario practice to help improve their skills. In addition, each participant will have the opportunity to receive professional coaching and feedback on their rescue skills. All students will receive a rescue card acknowledging the completion date.

*All modes of tavel welcome

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Avalanche Rescue
Sawatch Range
Central
Ski, Splitboard, Snowshoe

A STAND-ALONE COURSE TO BE RETAKEN REGULARLY

AIARE Avalanche Rescue is a one-day stand-alone course that is intended to be retaken regularly to keep abreast of best practices in rescue techniques and gear. New participants will learn the basics of companion rescue, while returning participants will expand their skill set with advanced topics and realistic scenario practice to help improve their skills. In addition, each participant will have the opportunity to receive professional coaching and feedback on their rescue skills. All students will receive a rescue card acknowledging the completion date.

*All modes of tavel welcome

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Avalanche Rescue
Sawatch Range
Central
Ski, Splitboard, Snowshoe

A STAND-ALONE COURSE TO BE RETAKEN REGULARLY

AIARE Avalanche Rescue is a one-day stand-alone course that is intended to be retaken regularly to keep abreast of best practices in rescue techniques and gear. New participants will learn the basics of companion rescue, while returning participants will expand their skill set with advanced topics and realistic scenario practice to help improve their skills. In addition, each participant will have the opportunity to receive professional coaching and feedback on their rescue skills. All students will receive a rescue card acknowledging the completion date.

*All modes of tavel welcome

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Level 1
-
Sawatch Range
Central
Ski, Splitboard

DECISION MAKING IN AVALANCHE TERRAIN

AIARE 1 is a three-day / 24-hour introduction to avalanche hazard management. 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).

*Ski & Splitboard Only, Snowshoers Please See Our Snowshoe Specific Course 02/07-09/2025
 

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Level 1
-
Sawatch Range
Central
Ski, Splitboard

DECISION MAKING IN AVALANCHE TERRAIN

AIARE 1 is a three-day / 24-hour introduction to avalanche hazard management. 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).

*Ski & Splitboard Only, Snowshoers Please See Our Snowshoe Specific Course 02/07-09/2025
 

Course Details

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Level 1
-
Sawatch Range
Central
Ski, Splitboard

DECISION MAKING IN AVALANCHE TERRAIN

AIARE 1 is a three-day / 24-hour introduction to avalanche hazard management. 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).

*Ski & Splitboard Only, Snowshoers Please See Our Snowshoe Specific Course 02/07-09/2025