Provided by Red River Adventures
Salt Lake
Friday, December 29, 2023
Low ratio level 1!
Course Description
This AIARE 1 is a low ratio (4:1) three-day / 24-hour introduction to avalanche hazard management. Students will use online modules for pre course learning along with 2 full field days with qualified avalanche instructors.
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 basic avalanche rescue techniques.
Who Should Take this Course
Our LOW RATIO AIARE Level 1 is for skiers and riders that have already acquired backcountry experience and now want to add accredited avalanche training to the quiver. Participants must have previous touring experience, good fitness and downhill ability and a command of how their touring equipment works. Participants should have the ability to ski 3000+ vertical feet a day, ride black diamond terrain in any condition and have a solid command in the use of backcountry touring equipment. Students can expect to expand on and further develop skills to prepare for and carry out a backcountry trip; to understand decision-making while in the field; and to learn basic avalanche rescue techniques.
Student Learning Outcomes
-At the end of the AIARE 1 course, the student should be able to:
-Develop a plan for travel in avalanche terrain.
-Demonstrate the ability to identify avalanche terrain.
-Effectively use The AIARE Risk Management Framework to make terrain choices in a group setting.
-Demonstrate effective companion rescue
Prerequisites
Students must be able to travel in avalanche terrain and bring appropriate equipment for traveling on snow to class. There are no other prerequisites.
For more information visit our website or call (435) 265-3672 to book a course today!