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AIARE 1 and Beginning Backcountry Mentorship

$950.00

This three-day, $300 add-on to your AIARE Level 1 course provides a foundation in backcountry travel that isn’t covered in Level 1 alone. You’ll have a structured, mentored opportunity to build confidence in trip planning, uphill travel, gear management, and more.

Spread across the winter, the program explores terrain in and around Snoqualmie Pass. You’ll watch the snowpack evolve and avalanche conditions change while spending extended time with your travel partners. This creates an ideal environment to develop communication and risk-management skills as a team.

And, of course, you’ll get to ski some great snow along the way!


* This is a group course and requires a minimum two participants to run. If you register and this threshold is not met, you will be offered the opportunity to choose different dates or receive a full refund. To book a private course, please head to the Contact page and send an email.

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This three-day, $300 add-on to your AIARE Level 1 course provides a foundation in backcountry travel that isn’t covered in Level 1 alone. You’ll have a structured, mentored opportunity to build confidence in trip planning, uphill travel, gear management, and more.

Spread across the winter, the program explores terrain in and around Snoqualmie Pass. You’ll watch the snowpack evolve and avalanche conditions change while spending extended time with your travel partners. This creates an ideal environment to develop communication and risk-management skills as a team.

And, of course, you’ll get to ski some great snow along the way!


* This is a group course and requires a minimum two participants to run. If you register and this threshold is not met, you will be offered the opportunity to choose different dates or receive a full refund. To book a private course, please head to the Contact page and send an email.

You get 5 days of field time and an AIARE 1 certification

  • Intro to backcountry skiing day before your avalanche course at a 6:1 ratio. Learn how to use your gear, how to set an efficient track, practice some kick turns and how to plan a route to make touring easier.

  • Online avalanche education (2 - two hour sessions 6-8:30pm)

  • An AIARE Level 1 avalanche course

  • Three days of ski touring with your avalanche instructor. You’ll practice all that you’ve learned getting to see the snow pack in different conditions at different parts of the winter while getting in some turns.

Difficulty:

  • This an entry level course for skier and riders new to the backcountry.

Forms:

Within 7 days of purchasing or at least 2 days prior to the commencement of a course, please complete the following forms:

  • Registration - Follow the link and fill out the associated form.

  • Assumption of Risk - Download the fillable PDF. You can sign it digitally and email back to info@mountain-craft-guiding.com.

  • Release of Liability - Download the fillable PDF. You can sign it digitally and email back to info@mountain-craft-guiding.com.

  • Terms and Conditions - Please read and familiarize yourself with this document.