Avalanche Rescue is for everyone, whether you are just learning how to use your transceiver, an aspiring professional, or a backcountry traveler with many years of backcountry experience. This one-day course is a place to both learn new skills and keep your existing skills sharp.
DURATION: 1 day
LOCATIONS: Snoqualmie Pass, Stevens Pass, White Pass
AIARE 1 | Ski + Splitboard
Our ski & splitboard AIARE 1 course provides a broad introduction to avalanche hazard management for those who slide around in the mountains.
DURATION: 1 evening online session + 2 field days
TRAVEL: Skis or Splitboard only
Our extended field day AIARE 1 course provides a deeper introduction to avalanche hazard management for those who slide around in the mountains.
DURATION: 3 field days
TRAVEL: Skis or Splitboard only
Our snowshoe-based AIARE 1 course provides a broad introduction to avalanche phenomena and hazard management.
DURATION: 1 evening online session + 2 field days
TRAVEL: Snowshoes
Our AIARE 1 course provides a broad introduction to avalanche phenomena and hazard management.
DURATION: 1 evening online session + 2 field days
TRAVEL: Skis, Splitboard, or Snowshoes
LOCATION: White Pass, WA
AIARE 2 is a three-day course that focuses on group leadership, advanced decision making skills, and making in-depth observations. It's ideal for those who aspire to adventure in more complicated situations like being a leader in a small group, traveling in complicated terrain, and/or developing a trip plan where resources are scarce.
DURATION: 3 days + 1 evening
TRAVEL: Ski/splitboards
Want to take your winter to new depths? Our guides will help you to find the best quality snow available, involve you in the decision-making process, and do all of the trailbreaking! A day of custom guiding is a perfect follow-up to an avalanche course, touring program, or to gain some mentorship in the backcountry.
DURATION: 1 day (approx 8 hours), multiple day packages are available.