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Avalanche Education AIARE Course Level 1
Assessment & Avoidance Skills

Overview

So you figure it's steep and all white. "Looks good..you go first..." How to plan, evaluate & execute a successful ski/snowboard tour above treeline in the Rockies! Not an easy task, but we've got the tools & knowledge to pass on to you!

For the backcountry skier, snowboarder, heli-skier, snowmobiler, snow shoe hiker, or hut trip skier, awareness of snow pack stability is critical to the choice of route and successful/safe completion of the day's tour. Avalanche assessment and avoidance skills are of primary importance to those traveling through the winter backcountry.

The Level 1 Course provides a complete introduction to the avalanche phenomenon, avalanche terrain, decision making, and rescue.

Why choose AE?
1. AMGA and/or AIARE trained or certified ski guide/instructor
2. 15 minutes from our Classroom to treeline on Aspen mountain
3. Alpine touring gear for rent at our shop
4. 25 years mountain/ski guiding experience


Students will come away from the course with the following information:

  • How to prepare and plan for a tour
  • How to analyze an avalanche forecast
  • How to identify avalanche terrain, avalanche type
  • How to recognize hazardous conditions
  • Basic snow pack understanding
  • Basics of route selection/terrain features
  • Basic tests techniques and interpretation
  • Educated decision making
  • Basic rescue techniques
  • Group management

Aspen Expeditions' professional AMGA certified or trained guides follow both AIARE* and AAA* international snow education standards. Our expertise combined with years of experience in mountain ranges throughout the world assure you the highest quality instruction available.

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Private Guiding:

Available daily. Please contact us directly to make your reservation.

Group Departures:

December 12th, 2008
December 19th, 2008
January 2nd, 2009
January 16th, 2009
February 6th, 2009
February 13th, 2009
February 27th, 2009
March 13th, 2009

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Details

Trip length: (2) evening sessions, (2) field days
Dates: (2) Classroom sessions - 6:00-9:00pm; (2) Field days - 8:30-4:30pm. (custom dates available)
Cost: $245 per person Ratio 6:1
Includes: AMGA and/or AIARE trained or certified ski guide, use of avalanche beacon, shovel, probe. AT ski, snowshoe, or split-board equipment is available for rent.

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Custom Dates - With 5 or more you can set your own avalanche course dates!

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