Avalanche rescue Course
Sign up for our 1-day AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course and learn best practices for preparing for and initiating an efficient team rescue during an avalanche accident. This course is designed as an auxiliary program to our 3-day Avalanche Level 1 course and can be taken in conjunction with it, as a separate course for bonus learning, or as a refresher before each season. Our low-ratio avalanche rescue course is a great way to help skiers, snowboarders, snowshoers, snowmobiler, ice climbers, or any other winter recreationalist feel confident and become a responsible partner while playing in a snowy mountain environment.
Introductory avalanche rescue course
No previous avalanche course experience is required
1 full day (8 hours)
Silverton, Colorado
9,302 ft / 2,835 m
Learn Efficient Avalanche Rescue Techniques with professional instruction
Skyward Mountaineering’s Avalanche Rescue Course is a 1-day specialized course to teach winter recreationalists strategies to prepare for Level 1 curriculum emphasizes practical skill development and clear decision frameworks. Upon successful completion of the AIARE 1, students receive a Recreational Level 1 certification and may progress to more advanced avy courses. Skyward Mountaineering’s AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course is a 1-day, scenario-based course. This course is intended to be retaken on a regular basis so the skills remain fresh and up-to-date with best practices and modern equipment. Practicing avalanche rescue skills is a crucial part of being a reliable backcountry ski partner and having the opportunity to receive professional coaching is an invaluable asset. Topics taught during this avalanche rescue course include:
What should you do if you're caught in an avalanche?
What should you do if your partner is caught in an avalanche?
Modern rescue equipment and the technology behind it
How to use your transceiver, shovel and probe
Small team/companion rescue techniques
Search techniques, including visual, spot probing, transceiver search and RECCO
Efficient digging techniques
Check out our other avalanche courses:
This is our standard introductory avalanche level 1 course, designed to provide skiers and snowboarders the necessary tools to tour in the backcountry. Book your avalanche course with our passionate AIARE Instructors and AMGA Ski Guides who provide an in-depth knowledge and engaging instruction throughout this 3-day avalanche course.
Would you prefer to take an Avalanche Level 1 course designed specifically for ice climbers and mountaineers? We are excited to now offer an AIARE Level 1 in Silverton, Colorado that caters to the nuances of climbing. This is also a great option if you would prefer to take an avalanche education course on-foot rather than skis/snowboard.
