AIARE 1 - Level 1 Avalanche Training
Learn how to plan a trip and manage risk when recreating in avalanche terrain
Learn how to plan a trip and manage risk when recreating in avalanche terrain
The AIARE 1 is an introduction to avalanche hazard management and takes place over two field days. Students can expect to develop a good grounding in the following:
Additionally, students can expect to begin a life-long relationship with the art of risk management.
Being that our permit areas are so close to Portland and Hood River, our AIARE 1 course is designed to accommodate a 2-day time commitment while being a bit more adventurous than your average. We eschew the common ski area-adjacent terrain in favor of more peaceful, less crowded locations within the Mount Hood National Forest. We offer weekend courses as well mid-week courses.
There are no prerequisites to taking the AIARE 1, however, we ask that you are able to ski/ride at a blue run level at the resort and have basic familiarity with your gear. We believe that the best experience for people new to backcountry touring is to take one of our 1-day Backcountry Skills courses before taking the AIARE 1. This will help prepare you to make the most of your education and have more fun on your AIARE 1!
You will be given access to the AIARE online material in advance of your course, and you must complete the education prior to your first field day. You will also be supplied with an AIARE Field Book, included in the cost of your course.
Additionally, this course will have short video call a few days ahead of time that will allow participants to get to know each other and their instructor, as well as to get some early practice in realistic trip planning and applying the AIARE Framework. We will limit this call to no more than one hour in length
Format | 2 days | ||||||||||
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Typical Capacity | 12 spots | ||||||||||
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