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ACTIVITY 1.2.3 APPLE AVALANCHE HOW TO
ACTIVITY 1.2.3 APPLE AVALANCHE PROFESSIONAL

ACTIVITY 1.2.3 APPLE AVALANCHE PROFESSIONAL

They have developed and continue to develop standardized curriculum for a complete program of avalanche courses that meets the needs of students at all levels, from recreational to professional and from novice to advanced.ĪIARE has created and will continue to create course materials for instructors and students to maximize the effectiveness of both teachers and learners.

There are few means for the public to assess the quality of an avalanche course or instructor.ĪIARE was formed to address this situation. There are many avalanche courses and programs available but in large part, course providers operate according to their own personal beliefs and ideas. There is no nationally recognized curriculum for avalanche education in the USA. I look forward to taking the Level 2 course next!" Erin Moriarty (Bellingham, WA) The level of professionalism far surpassed any of my expectations. "The Avalanche Level 1 course was an awesome experience. I won't always be there with him, and he needs to know what he's doing out there, so I hope he learns a lot." Denny Palmer (Helena, MT) As an experienced backcountry skier myself, I know that this is the best gift I could get him. "The reason for getting this as a gift is because my brother told me he wants to get into backcountry skiing this season. Well worth it-thanks to the guides." Adrienne Schofhauser (Seattle, WA)

Glad I made the decision to go through the AAI and commit the money. I've taken courses before that just didn't seem to deliver on the cost. "I find snow science and mountain knowledge fascinating, to have guides that could dish it out at the ready, with an answer for every question and experience to back it up was a true treat. Fun to be around and made sure we got what we wanted out of the program." Madison Hendrix (Bellingham, WA) I felt cared for, safe, and that we made decisions in our best interest. " Great instructors, super knowledgeable, with strong expertise and the ability to teach in an accessible way.

To establish and maintain proficiency in the knowledge and techniques covered in this course, one will have to practice extensively and regularly on their own after leaving the program. Most of these techniques require extensive practice before you can expect to be proficient and no course, this one included, can provide all that experience.

ACTIVITY 1.2.3 APPLE AVALANCHE HOW TO

When you leave this course you can expect to have a good grounding in how to prepare for and carry out a trip, basic decision making while in the field, and rescue techniques required to find and dig up a buried person if an avalanche occurs.

Provide lessons and exercises that are practically oriented, useful, and applicable in the field.īackcountry riders booting up Shuksan Arm after ducking the ropes at Mount Baker Ski Area.

Focus less on providing "answers" and more on identifying the right questions.

Describe a framework for decision making and risk management in avalanche terrain.

Provide a basic understanding of avalanches.

If you are unable to make any of the scheduled course dates, or are interested in any variation of the AIARE Avalanche program, please contact us. We will teach students what to look for in the snow pack, how to test stability, how to read terrain and avoid danger zones, and how to rescue themselves and partners if caught in an avalanche. This course is intended for people interested in backcountry skiing, splitboarding, ski mountaineering, snowshoeing, or virtually any activity in the winter mountains. Some basic level of training and knowledge can dramatically increase your margin of safety while traveling in the backcountry.Īvalanche Level 1 from John Grace on Vimeo. Almost all of these avalanches are started by the people caught in them. On average 37 people are killed each year by avalanches in the United States alone. Ready to step out of bounds and into the backcountry? Knowing how to judge avalanche conditions, where it's more dangerous to travel versus where it is less dangerous, and being able to carry out a successful rescue if caught in an avalanche, are essential skills that everyone should be aware of and familiar with before heading into the backcountry.