For any backcountry travel, it’s essential to have knowledge of avalanche conditions,
decision making in avalanche terrain, and how to react should a slide suddenly come
crashing down. Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides, in association with
Backcountry Access is proud to present the 2015-2016 AIARE Level I and Level II
Courses.
The classes will include two classroom days at the Colorado Mountain Club in
Boulder and two field days, which will help prepare backcountry aspirants on
rescue and making decisions in avalanche terrain. The AIARE Level I class focuses
on understanding an avalanche’s anatomy, how it forms, avoiding slide-prone
terrain, and how it moves. Furthermore, students will learn how to choose their
route to avoid dangerous areas, read snowpack and observe ‘red flags’ and how to
mitigate the ‘human factor’ on the environment. Finally, students will learn effective
rescue techniques using an avalanche beacon, probe, and shovel to swiftly recover a
buried backcountry traveller.
In AIARE Level II, students will learn how to interpret weather forecasts and what
that means for snow travel. They will learn to plan their route by studying maps,
photos and graphs, and making the best decisions, based on gathered data.
Furthermore they will study energy balance, triggering of slides by skiers, and
rescuing companions in a deep burial and multiple burial situations.
Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides’ AIARE Level I and Level II Courses are
taught by experienced and certified instructors with decades of experience in
backcountry terrain. Students will be provided all course materials on the first
evening of class as well as full instruction. Students will be responsible for providing
their own personal gear plus a beacon, probe, and shovel.
AIARE Level I
January 28-31st, 2016
February 18-21st, 2016
Price: $370.00
AIARE Level II
February 18-21st, 2016
Price: $470.00
