You must be an intermediate skier or rider to join us in the backcountry, however. Aiare 1 avalanche courses in park city, ut white pine. Mar 09, 2021 fitness, clothing, and equipment to ski or hike up to 8 miles round trip with a 10pound pack. Aiare l1 avalance course aspen expeditions worldwide.
Level i student manual october 2009 edition special thanks to the aiare staff, instructors and others. The aiare 1 is a 3 day24 hour introduction to avalanche hazard. Level 1 and 2 equipment list pikes peak alpine school. In the pm we will get into the field and do a full profile pit demo. Everest base camp trek training guide alpine ascents. This course addresses more than rescue and awareness. Portable rescue sleds, guide cards, field organizers, snow study kits, snow sa. The center was established in 1951 as the cold weather battalion with a mission of providing coldweather training for replacement personnel bound for korea. Motorized aiare level 1 the mountain riding lab motorized. Students can expect to develop a good grounding in how to prepare for and carry out a 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. Aiare level 1 student manual not sure this is supposed to be available to anyone, but it was easy to find with a quick search. The previous level 2 came in a bit too tech for your average recreational user, but the previous level 1 did not have an effective way to provide continuing education for level 1 graduates. You will learn to use decision making tools to help a group manage risk while traveling in avalanche terrain, and be introduced to topics such as mountain weather, snow pack analysis, tour planning, hazard recognition and evaluation, and transceiver searches.
Due to high interest in this course, full payment is required at time of registration. The aiare level 2 avalanche course builds on the introductory avalanche hazard management model introduced in the aiare level 1. Aiare level 1 avalanche course peak mountain guides. The course combines interactive classroom available in person or via zoom interactive class with focused field sessions to help you learn how to make good decisions in avalanche terrain.
In the pm we will get into the field and do a full profile pit. 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. Aiare level 1 laurel martin finance director maggie palchak. Equipment checklist aiare rec 1 american alpine institute. Learn route selection and observations in the field.
Aiare does not teach, oversee or conduct aiare 1, aiare 2 or avalanche rescue courses. Aiare 1 avalanche class truckee, 114115 plus preclass. Aiare level i avalanche rescue course saddleback maine. The aiare level 1 avalanche course provides a complete introduction to the avalanche phenomenon, avalanche terrain, decision making, and rescue. By clicking on the date you desire you will be rerouted to the registration page. The north america outdoor institute is providing information and services in further. The aiare 1 is a stand alone, introductory avalanche course, however we strongly recommend that you take our backcountry 1. Make sure to check the functionfit of equipment before the course. Aiare level 2 avalanche course winter 202021 leavenworth, wa. The link below will start a download for all of the aiare course materials. Aiare 1 courses are refundable 30 days from course start less a 10% administrative fee. If you ski, board or snowshoe in avalanche terrain this 24hour standardized school will educate you about how to make decisions while in avalanche terrain, read and understand the caic daily avalanche report, recognize terrain while in the field.
Instruction, student manual, aiare fieldbook, 2 evening lectures, 2 field days. Level i avalanche course student manual alpine skills. When finished, cool down with 510 minutes of appropriate stretching of the muscles you use most in your activity, including lower. Aiare level 1 this course provides an aiare level 1 certificate through the american institute for avalanche research and education aiare. The redesigned aiare 2 is designed specifically to meet the needs of advanced recreational students who have taken an aiare 1 and aiare avalanche rescue class.
This 3day course is offered at snoqualmie pass and crystal mountain. Student manual pdf file and the use of avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel. Aiare level 2 student manual avalanche education and. December 18th 20th january 8th 10th january 22nd 24th february 5th 7th splitboard only february 26th 28th march th 15th march 26th 28th april 9th 11th. Either aiare 1 and aiare avalanche rescue can be taken first or without the other.
Advanced decisionmaking in complex avalanche terrain. Topic section chapter download entire manual pdf homework ifundamentals pdf homework iinavigation pdf homework iiiemergencies pdf homework ivsnow travel pdf fundamentals i 1 7 learn more the 10 essential systems pdf learn more colorado weather stations link. Psia alpine level 1, aiare level 1, bicp level 1 laurel martin. Our instructor pool includes mountain guides trained and certified through the international federation of mountain guides association ifmga or the american mountain guides association amga, and are aiare certified instructors. After the korean war, in 1963, the school was renamed the mountain warfare training center due to its expanded role. Dress in layers that can be shed as we hike and move around and added during breaks and outdoor instruction. Aiare avalanche rescue is a prerequisite for the aiare 2 and pro 1 courses. The skills criteria below can provide a metric for evaluating ones learning and retention of course concepts. Students can expect to develop a good foundation on how to prepare for and carry out a backcountry trip, to understand basic decision making while in the. Aiare 1 aiare american institute for avalanche research. In a continental snowpack such as the elk mountains, aews customized instruction maximizes student learning outcomes as they relate to backcountry travel. The mountain warfare training center mwtc is a united states marine corps installation located in pickel meadows on california state route 108 at 6,800 feet 2,100 m above sea level in the toiyabe national forest, 21 miles 34 km northwest of bridgeport, california. 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.
Logan is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of the course. In 2021 there will be 4 sessions of aiare level 1, decision making in avalanche terrain, offered. Climbing venues san diego joshua tree eastern sierra. Aiare level 1 avalanche safety coursebackcountry education level 1 part 1. In addition to technical skills, students develop leadership, selfassessment, and safety awareness skills, which will enable them to lead basic level climbs and participate on intermediate level climbs. Jan 08, 2020 in order to become certified to teach level 1 courses for aiare specifically, in addition to the pro level 1, one also must also take the instructor course, where students get to learn different teaching techniques. It will enhance both personal backcountry skills as well as group participation and leadership skills. Tom murphy mcgillivray pass, bc american institute for avalanche research and education. The american institute for avalanche research and education aiare is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to provide avalanche instructors with the tools to educate students about the knowledge and decision making skills necessary to travel in avalanche terrain. Each of these topics will be addressed indepth in your aiare 1 course. American institute for avalanche research and education. The new aiare level 2 builds significantly on material covered in the aiare l1 and serves as both a good refresher and powerful opportunity to expand your. For 20202021 the standard aiare level 1 avalanche course 3day course is a hybrid course that combines both elearning, zoom, and field instruction to introduce participants to the hazards of traveling in avalanche terrain.
These courses include proper instruction for basic safety and protocols for safe backcountry travel. Wld 128b aiare level 1 instructor provided handbook wld 128d aiare level 2 instructor provided handbook wld 128e aiare avalanche rescue instructor provided handbook wld 129a alpine skiing. Levels of avalanche education courses explained the. Aiare american institute for avalanche research and. Aiare level i avalanche education course acadia mountain. Over the 3days you will learn the skills and tools needed to. Aiare course materials aiare american institute for. Jan 09, 2021 an aiare 1 course strongly recommended or equivalent level 1 training is required. Adventure ski highlights for courses climb 4day aiare. Page 2 special recognition for development of this program goes to. Download the aiare level 2 student handbook for free and learn how to make decisions in avalanche terrains based on the aiare risk management. Private aiare 1 courses follow the same course guidelines and meet the same learning objectives as our public aiare 1 courses. I took alpenglow expeditions aiare level 1 avalanche safety course in december 2015 from logan talbott.
Our aiare level 1 avalanche education course provides a dynamic introduction to understanding avalanche activity. After the pro level 1, you can take the pro level 2 to further enhance your technical knowledge and to teach level 2 rec courses. Of these four hours, one hour is spent preparing search scenarios. Saddleback aiare level i avalanche education course.
Aiare 2 precourse exercise aiare american institute. Aiare course manual aiare field book items marked with an are available to rent from usu outdoor programs. If you are on windows, you can probably open this file using the windows file manager. Some skills may improve with practice, others may be lost as time passes. Aiare level 1 aiare level 2 aiare companion rescue rock. Aiare alaska division of parkssnowtrack alaska dept. Aiare level 1 decision making in avalanche terrain.
Aiare or aaa approved oneday avalanche rescue course. The single pitch trad course multipitch trad climbing course. Aiare 2 avalanche class in truckee, 316317 plus pre. The aiare level 2 is delivered over the course of 3 days 24 hours of instructional time, both classroom and field. This is a very large file and will probably take 1020 minutes to download if you are using a high speed connection. The aaa aiare level 1 course is a 3 day 24 hour introduction to avalanche hazard management. The mountain warfare training center mwtc is one of the corps most remote and isolated posts.
Motorized aiare 1 is a 3 day24 hour introduction to avalanche hazard management specifically designed for snowmobilers and snow bikers. Aiare 1 avalanche courses in park city, ut white pine touring. It was a very professional, comprehensive, educational, and enjoyable experience. Private courses feature smaller class sizes, lower studenttoinstructor ratios, customized scheduling and classroom locations, and they are more personalized to each groups experience and goals. This is a comprehensive, entry level course designed for those with basic ski snowboard touring. The rec 2 course is a 3day 24hour course that teaches existing backcountry travelers decision making skills to deal with more complex situations that they might encounter while in avalanche terrain. Saddleback aiare level i avalanche education course acadia.
Avalanche education aiare 1 avalanche course, lake tahoe. Aiare avalanche level 1 plus 4 day level 1 with additional day of rescue course this course is designed to cover the entire aiare level 1 curriculum and provide yet more field time to incorporate complementing skills. Level 1 aiare courses with 12 students, he typically spends 4 hours practicing with beacons on the second day of the course. Intermediate alpine climbing course seattle 2017 the. This is a comprehensive, entry level course designed for those. The aiare 1 teaches you a process, and the aiare rec 2 builds on your experience to use a process to manage uncertainty. Through both classroom and field instruction, students will be provided with lessons and exercises that are practically oriented, useful, and applicable in the basic understanding of avalanches. New aiare fieldbook and personal items on the equipment list. Zoom calls on jan 4 monday and jan 8 friday from 6. Fitness, clothing, and equipment to ski or hike up to 8 miles round trip with a 10pound pack. Our aiare 2 course teaches a complete program of curriculum established by the american institute for avalanche research and education aiare and are the worlds largest and most experienced aiare provider in the past, aiare 2 was designed to be an entry level professional course. The 8hour aiare avalanche rescue course is a prerequisite for aiare 2. Dec 56full port angelesonp thru iso adventures dec 46 full lectures.
This guide contains essential tools designed to maintain awareness and help manage human factors that can challenge an individual or a groups b ackcountry decisions. The course combines interactive classroom available in person or via zoom interactive class with focused field sessions to help you learn how. Aiare 1 skills self evaluation checklist skills introduced or acquired on a aiare 1 avalanche course require practice to retain. In the past, the aiare 2 was designed to be an entry level professional course. Avalanche education aiare 1 avalanche course, lake tahoe, ca. Identify sources of uncertainty related to terrain.
Psia alpine level 1, aiare level 1, bicp level 1 laurel martin finance director lgt certification, wsi certification, executive masters of business. Jan 14, 2021 more than a standard aiare 1 class, oac aiare classes have smaller groups, we cover more material than a standard aiare class, and we include continued mentorship after the class. The pro 1 is a professional, entry level course that focuses on teaching skills to facilitate sharing and using information while working within an operation e. This course is an introductory course on avalanche fundamentals with an emphasis on terrain assessment. A winter of practical experience after the level 1 course is required before taking the aiare 2 course. Avalanche training aiare rec 2 course american alpine. Nzsia coaches level i, ussa coaches level 1 staff instructors emily estremo psia alpine level ii, adaptive level ii. It does provide course curriculum and materials to avalanche course providers and qualified instructors to teach aiare 1 and aiare 2 courses. Operating under special use permit, tahoe national forest.
The aiare 1 is a threeday 24hour introduction to avalanche hazard management. Aiare recommends that all backcountry travelers keep their skills current by taking an avalanche rescue course and receiving a rescue card at least every other year. The aiare risk management framework and this companion manual. Aiare 1 precourse study aiare american institute for. Choose a level of exertion that allows you to speak a few words together in a phrase, but leaves you comfortably tired at the end of a workout. Backcountry decisionmaking guide sawtooth mountain guides. Aiare 2 avalanche class in truckee, 19110 plus preclass. The aiare 1 is a 3 day24 hour introduction to avalanche hazard management.
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