Wylark & Mazamas Team Up for Two Lodge-Based AIARE Courses

SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 Portland, OR: Wylark Mountaineering and Mazamas are thrilled to announce two lodge-based AIARE courses which will take place at the historic Mazama Lodge on Mount Hood this upcoming winter.

Mazama Lodge in March

The foundation of these two lodge-based offerings will be the AIARE 1 course; the industry standard curriculum for learning about avalanches and managing risk in avalanche terrain. Each course at the lodge will include meals and overnight accommodations. Mazamas will provide students with free avalanche rescue gear rental for the duration of the course (transceiver, shovel, and probe).

  • January 9 – 10, 2027: Snowshoe-based AIARE 1 at Mazama Lodge
  • February 13 – 14, 2027: Ski/splitboard-based AIARE 1 at Mazama Lodge

The Mazamas is a pillar of Pacific Northwest mountaineering and represents a diverse community of people who love the mountains. The Mazamas is where countless people in the region go to learn and grow as mountain travellers. Wylark is honored to be a part of their story.

Registration for these two courses will be handled through Mazamas' website like any other Mazamas course. It is open to Mazamas members as well as non-members. This course will result in an AIARE 1 certificate which is recognized by all Providers associated with the American Avalanche Association (A3).

Mazamas

About Mazamas
Established in 1894 on the summit of Mt. Hood, the Mazamas is a Portland, Oregon based 501(c)3 organization providing excellence in climbing education, leadership development, and environmental advocacy throughout the Pacific Northwest. mazamas.org.

About Wylark Mountaineering
Wylark Mountaineering is a Pacific Northwest-based guide service offering guided rock and alpine climbing, guided backcountry skiing, and outdoor education programs ranging from avalanche education to Leave No Trace courses.

Wylark’s mission is to cultivate awe and reverence of the natural world through high-quality outdoor education and guided experiences throughout which risk is managed competently. To learn more, visit our website: wylark.com.

This press release was published on September 23, 2026.