AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course Sharpen your rescue skills and be ready when it matters most. This one-day, eight-hour course is designed for both new and experienced backcountry travelers who want to learn—or refresh—their avalanche rescue techniques through hands-on, scenario-based training.

Led by AIARE-certified instructors with AMGA training, you’ll receive personalized coaching, run realistic rescue drills, and leave with a rescue card verifying your completion date.

What You’ll Learn:

• Companion rescue fundamentals for new participants
• Advanced rescue skills and problem-solving for returning students
• Efficient use of beacon, shovel, and probe in real scenarios
• Organizing and leading a rescue response
• Strategies for continuing practice after the course

Course Format:

• Full Day (8 hours): In Big or Little Cottonwood Canyon (conditions dependent)
• Mix of rescue drills, timed scenarios, and instructor-led feedback

Included: Use of beacon, shovel, probe, and pack if needed. Demo skis and splitboards available upon request.

Prerequisites: None. This course is required for AIARE Level 2 and Pro 1, and AIARE recommends retaking it at least every other year to keep skills sharp.

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Email: [email protected] Phone: 435-259-4046