Aiare avalanche class level 1, 3days at lassen national. The aiare pro 1 bridge courseexam is a twoday exam that provides certification for the experienced avalanche worker a cover letter describing your professional goals. The aiare 1 avalanche course is a 3 day introduction to avalanche hazard management and prepares you for travel in backcountry terrain. Our 3day curriculum focuses on advanced observational techniques, and prepares students to lead backcountry tours in more complicated terrain and snow conditions. Aiare 1day avalanche rescue colorado adventure guides. Womens recreational level 2 silverton avalanche school.
Aiare avalanche class level 1, 3days at lassen national park, mid week 21012 at lassen national park on mon feb 10 2020, 9. You will also be receiving from us an aiare field book and the aiare 2 student manual. I believe the intent is to provide a guide book to guide your trip versus a field. Aiare field book, aiare student manual, use of ortovox avalanche safety equipment transceiver, probe, shovel, and pack, and online curriculum all included in course price. Cost does not include transportation tofrom the course area, personal food, personal climbing equipment, trailhead parking pass fees if needed, additional books that you may chose to purchase. The aiare level 2 is a 3day 24hour course that provides backcountry travelers an opportunity to advance their decision making skills in more complicated situations such as being the group. 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 someone in the party is caught. New for 2017, the redesigned aiare 2 is designed specifically to meet the needs of advanced recreational students who have taken an aiare 1 and avalanche rescue class the aiare 2 is a threeday24hour course that provides backcountry travelers an opportunity to advance their decision making skills in more. Observation is a complex research method because it often requires the researcher to play a number of roles and to use a number of techniques. Day 1 aiare rescue course this day will be focused on rescue training.
Baker mountain guides aiare level 2 avalanche course is designed for experienced backcountry skiers and snowboarders looking to improve their evaluation of critical avalanche hazard assessment factors. At critical junctures in the day read the questions aloud, allowing the voice of the devils advocate, urging the group to pause, evaluate uncertainty, and to decide together. The course will use snowmobiles to access the higher elevation terrain near washington pass. Along with the aiare information, you will use the 50 format pages for entering trip plans, field observations and snow profiles to make educated decisions while in. New for 2017, the redesigned aiare 2 is designed specifically to meet the needs of advanced recreational students who have taken an aiare 1 and avalanche rescue class. Aiare field book, student resources, use of ortovox transceiver, probe and shovel. Making sense of snow stability tests backcountry access. Aiare field book printed on rite in the rain paper. Our weather and conditions page has links to local weather stations, webcams, and weather forecasts. The aiare level 1 is delivered over the course of 3 days 24 hours of instructional time, both classroom and field. Aiare field book, aiare student manual, use of ortovox avalanche safety equipment transceiver, probe, shovel, and pack. Backcountry decisionmaking guide field book backcountry access. Sessions will include both classroom and field time. This is a great course to take before heading out into the backcountry.
Avalanche education aiare 1 avalanche course, lake tahoe. Observation guidelines for avalanche programs in the united states 2010 edition aaa, usfs. The aiare 2 is a threeday course for those who have taken an aiare 1 and avalanche rescue and have had at least a year of backcountry travel experience. By midmorning, we will move outdoors and do a short tour focused on learning the observation.
Avalanche training aiare rec 2 course american alpine. We also recommend that students read the avalanche handbook 3rd edition prior to the course. This is a 3 day course designed introduce and utilize the aiare framework as part of decision making in avalanche terrain. It provides no layout for recording the elevation or aspect of the problems.
The bca field book was developed with aiare to record detailed snowpack. The aiare rec level 2 avalanche course develops an understanding of snowpack formation and metamorphism. Printed on moistureresistant paper, the backcountry access field book keeps all your snow observations neatly organized. Aiare level 2 avalanche course north cascades mountain guides. Developed in conjunction with the american institute for avalanche research and education aiare and complies with american avalanche association snow weather and avalanche guidelines. Course description the pro 1 is an entry level professional course for those seeking avalanche training and certification for employment in avalanche programs at ski area, transportation, heli and ski tour guiding, alpine and expedition guiding, snowshoe guiding, snowmobile guiding, and public forecasting operations. By taking an aiare course, you will come away with a certificate that is valued by professional institutions. Relate the wx forecast to field weather observation. In 1978, tom founded the tracker school in the new jersey pine barrens where he. We may also utilize other steepopen terrain in the white mountains such as crawford notch. The aiare 1 is a threeday 24hour introduction to avalanche hazard management. Instruction, student manual, aiare fieldbook, 2 evening lectures, 2 field days. Framework for assessing avalanche danger avalanche danger scale observation checklist avalanche. February 56 field january 1819, february 12, 89womens course.
This reference guide is located near the front of the aiare field book and helps to forge a link between the avalanche and snowpack concerns described in the bulletin and each persons observations taken in the eld. Our hutbased aiare level 1 avalanche course is a 3day experience that combines both classroom and field instruction to introduce participants to the hazards of traveling in avalanche terrain. Aiare avalanche class level 1, 3days at lassen national park. Aiare level 2 avalanche course winter 201920 leavenworth, wa. 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. Outdoor adventure club instructors are also experienced backcountry guides, certified as wilderness first responders. Mar 06, 2020 aiare avalanche class level 1, 3days at lassen national park, 368 at lassen national park on fri mar 6 2020, 9. This course will give all participants a solid backcountry foundation for the upcoming winter season.
Avalanche education aiare 1 avalanche course, lake tahoe, ca. Use of classroom, aiare field book, singleride ticket at stevens pass if needed, 24 hours of instruction. Aiare level 1 avalanche course logistics page sawtooth. Aiare 1 borealis mountain guides offers a level 1 avalanche course using the curriculum and materials of the american institute for avalanche research and education. The decision making framework dmf on opposite page illustrates a mental model of backcountry decision making. The dmf highlights major tasks with five headers, describes essential ac. The aiare 3 course is an advanced certification course for experienced and professional avalanche practitioners, professional guides, and patrollers. As the backcountry season approaches, brush up on your winter terrain skills with aiare avalanche level 1. Borealis mountain guides offers a level 1 avalanche course using the curriculum and materials of the american institute for avalanche research and education. Students receive the snow, weather, and avalanches. The aiare field book provides tools designed to help you plan and execute a successful backcountry trip. Field book the equipment shop at american alpine institute. Avalanche training aiare 2 the aiare rec 2 course is designed for advanced recreational winter travelers who have already taken aiare 1 and the avalanche rescue course. Avalanche course aiare l2 aspen expeditions worldwide.
Please come with your complete backcountry touring kit and observation tools. Spradley, 1980 and therefore will not be covered in this article. Field and classroom on monarch pass with classroom sessions at the monarch lodge. Aiare level 2 apex mountain school avalanche education. Where we come from and our passion, celebrating 45 years. Different avalanches have different characteristics. New for 2017 the aiare level 2 has been redesigned to meet the needs of advanced recreational backcountry users that have previously taken both the aiare level 1 and the aiare avalanche rescue course. Aiare american institute for avalanche research and.
Developed by the american institute for avalanche research and education aiare to meet the american avalanche association aaa standards. He was the technical advisor on the hunted, a major motion picture starring tommy lee jones and benecio del toro. A large crown line from an avalanche in tuckerman ravine on mount washington. Aiare level 1 avalanche course north cascades mountain. Day 2 will begin indoors with a study of the mountain weather and snowpack metamorphism. Aiare avalanche level 1 course in lake tahoe california. Participants can stay at the monarch lodge for an additional fee. Aiare 1 precourse study aiare american institute for. Feb 10, 2020 aiare avalanche class level 1, 3days at lassen national park, mid week 21012 at lassen national park on mon feb 10 2020, 9.
Aiare avalanches and observations reference guide found in the end of this chapter is a useful eld tool. Aiare level 2 avalanche course baker mountain guides. We have outdoor adventure trips every weekend in the san francisco bay area and beyond. Aiare avalanche rescue is a oneday stand alone course that is intended to be retaken on a regular basis in order to keep abreast of best practices in rescue techniques and gear. Provide a basic understanding of avalanches describe a framework for decision making and risk management in avalanche terrain focus on identifying the right questions, rather than on providing just answers. Instructors, trained by aiare, and qualified to teach the class. 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. So why does it matter what the specific avalanche problem is, as opposed to just saying avalanches in general are the problem. Please have documents ready to upload at the time of registration. Start the season with an engaging course that will set you up to make. Aiare level 1 avalanche course north cascades mountain guides.
The american institute for avalanche research and education aiare is a nonprofit. The objective of the aiare 1 is to learn how to recognize risk in avalanche terrain. Aiare level 2 avalanche course north cascades mountain. Student manual, aiare fieldbook, 2 evening lectures, 2 field days. The pro 1 covers topics essential to the workplace including identifying. A final debrief includes a knowledge quiz to test student comprehension and to give feedback to instructors on. Conditions permitting, this course will take place in a variety of terrain on mount washington. Aiare level 3 professional course american alpine institute.
In light of community health advisories from various government agencies, alpenglow expeditions is pausing all tahoe programs through the end of april, at which point we will reassess the situation. The scenery and views at lake tahoe arent too bad either. Aiares online learning module will help you prepare for your course and give you a head start on the course material. The american institute for avalanche safety and education aiare level 2 rec is a threeday24hour course that provides backcountry travelers an opportunity to advance their decision making skills in more complicated situations including. Private aiare 1 course this is a comprehensive, entry level avalanche course designed for those with basic ski snowboard touring experience. The aiare observation and reference card is included in the classic aiare field book, available online to purchase from bca as part of your snow study toolkit. Plan to stay in the town of silverton, as weather may close highways. Ala redwood empire, a chapter of the american institute of architects, is an association that represents member architects and professionals in eight northern california regions including del norte, humboldt, lake, mendocino, modoc, siskiyou, sonoma, and trinity counties. Aiare level 1 avalanche course baker mountain guides. Please call the office with any questions 8778735376 or book online for future tours by using the link below. Aiare pro 1 bridge courseexam aiare american institute. Aiare level 1 chamonix chamonix experience mountain. Baker mountain guides aiare level 1 avalanche course is designed to provide our students with a foundational understanding of avalanches, observational and decisionmaking techniques, avalanche terrain assessment, and companion rescue. The curriculum is based on the aiare american institute of avalanche research and education level 1 curriculum and taught by aiare trained instructors.
Program details course cost includes student manual, aiare field book, use of avalanche safety equipment, instruction and guiding. Start the season with an engaging course that will set you up to make better decisions and have more fun in the backcountry. Aiare level 1 student manual password protected, check confirmation email aiare field book precourse study. Equipment provided includes beacon, probe, shovel, aiare student manual, aiare field book. Aiare pro 1 aiare american institute for avalanche. Focusing on snowpack, weather, and terrain assessment, the course builds decisionmaking skills and grooms students for leadership in the backcountry. Aiare level 1 course manual, aiare field book, aiare level 1. Dec, 2019 course cost includes student manual, aiare field book, use of avalanche safety equipment, snowmobile transport with fee, instruction, and guiding.
Applications will not be accepted without the documentation. A stability analysis and forecasting process is introduced. New participants will learn the basics of companion rescue, while return participants will expand their skill set with advanced topics and realistic scenario practice. The prerequisites for this course include an avalanche rescue course and any aaa certified level 1 course also available by private visit our private avalanche education page. The american institute for avalanche research and education aiare was established in 1998 as a 501 c3 nonprofit educational organization to create a researched based avalanche education model for backcountry users with the belief that avalanche education, research, and training can prevent injuries and fatalities due to avalanches. All instruction and aiare course materials student manual and weatherproof aiare field book for aiare level 2 course. Hazard evaluation and risk treatment decisions are carefully briefed, coached, and debriefed.
The old book was better, particularly for experienced backcountry travelers. It will rest on your shoulders to use the tools such as the aiare field book and the. Traveling in the backcountry requires a solid understanding of avalanche risk and the knowledge to mitigate these risks through appropriate terrain. Aiare avalanche rescue is a prerequisite for aiare level 2. Monitor and discuss in the field use the communication checklist in the field pg. Aiare level 1 avalanche course colorado adventure guides. The aiare rec 2 course is designed for advanced recreational winter travelers who have already taken aiare 1 and the avalanche rescue course.
In the past the aiare 2 was designed to be an entry level professional course. How to read our daily local avalanche forecast and apply our observations to. Tom browns field guide to nature observation and tracking. The prerequisites for this course include an avalanche rescue course and any aaa certified level 1 course. This guide contains essential tools designed to maintain awareness and help manage human factors that can challenge an individual or groups backcountry decisions. A resume showing the required work experience applying the 2016 snow, weather and avalanche observation and recording guidelines swag in a work environment andor as part of a daily avalanche risk evaluation process. The aiare 2 provides backcountry leaders the opportunity to advance their avalanche knowledge and decision making skills. Classroombased this lets us spend the next two full days in the field.
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