Avalanche Safety Course
AIARE 1 Avalanche Class
AIARE Level 1 avalanche safety course, open to all (skiers, splitboarders, and snowshoers)
- Tue, Jan 30, 2018 - Sun, Feb 11, 2018
- Committee: Seattle Avalanche Safety Committee
- Members: $330.00 Guests: $360.00
- Availability: FULL, 33 on waitlist (48 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This is an AIARE certified level 1 avalanche course consisting of three evening lectures at the Mountaineers clubhouse in Seattle, and a two-day field trip based out of the Mountaineers Baker Lodge at the Mount Baker ski area (lodging costs for Saturday night ARE included, see below for more information). The lectures and field trip dates are as follows:
SCHEDULE:
- Lecture 1: Tues, Jan 30th, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
- Lecture 2: Fri, Feb 2nd, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
- Lecture 3: Tues, Feb 6th, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
- Field Trip: Sat, Feb 10th - Sun, Feb 11th, 8am - 4pm
WHAT IS COVERED:
FOCUS ON DECISION MAKING AND PLANNING:
The class is oriented toward demonstrating practical ways to make safe decisions when traveling in avalanche terrain. The planning and decision making tools introduced in this course are just as applicable to managing all sorts of mountaineering hazards as they are to safety in avalanche terrain. Companion rescue methods are also covered in this class.
I can't think of one moment in the course which was not a learning experience. I especially liked how my instructors challenged us to judge terrain and make choices at the field trip, and then asked us to reflect on those decisions.
FIELD TRIP DETAILS:
COMMUNICATION AFTER REGISTERING:
ABOUT AIARE
Badges you will earn:
This course has no scheduled activities.
During the two day field trip students will need the following equipment:
- Either backcountry skis / splitboard with skins, or snowshoes.
- A metal shovel designed for avalanche rescue (no plastic shovels)
- A full length avalanche probe (Minimum length of 240cm / Recommended length of 280cm)
- An avalanche beacon (a 3 antenna beacon is required)
- Clothes suitable both for standing around and getting exercise outdoors all day in possibly cold, windy, snowy or even rainy conditions.
You must register for this course to see course materials.