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AIARE L1 Avalanche Awareness Day 1 classroom

Field trip: AIARE 1 Avalanche Course

AIARE L1 Avalanche Awareness Day 1 classroom - Edgeworks Climbing Gym

AIARE Level 1 Certified Avalanche Awareness Course Day 1, Class work All class work will be held at Edgeworks Climbing Gym in Tacoma

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COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.

Contacts

Siana Wong
Siana Wong
Primary Leader
  • Thu, Jan 24, 2019
  • Olympia Branch
  • Avalanche Safety
  • Adults
  • *Varies*
  • Moderate

Lecture begins at 6:00 PM at Edgeworks Climbing Gym in Tacoma.  Carpooling is encouraged.

Day 1 / Edgeworks Classroom / Thursday 6:00-9:30pm

  • Welcome and introductions
  • What is AIARE?
  • Course Objectives, Goals, and Progression
  • Introduction to AIARE Decision Making Framework (DMF)
  • Case Study - Small group and class discussion
  • Avalanche Types and Charactoristics
  • Formation of layers in the mountain snowpack
  • Avalanche Terrain introduction
Route/Place

Edgeworks Climbing Gym

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

See course description for detailed equipment list

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