AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course

Small Group Sizes • Instant Book • Locally Owned

Duration: 1 day

Dillon • Breckenridge • Silverthorne

Features

Small Group Sizes

Instant Book

Locally Owned

$219 Adult

(Price/Person - Select # in Your Group)

Description

AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course

AIARE Rescue is appropriate for both new and experienced recreational backcountry travelers, as well as aspiring avalanche professionals. This one-day (8-hour) course is intended to be retaken on a regular basis. New participants will learn companion rescue, and returning students will expand their skills and knowledge with advanced topics and realistic scenario practice. AIARE recommends that all backcountry travelers keep their skills current by taking an Avalanche Rescue Course at least every other year. Each participant will receive professional coaching in rescue skills and will receive a certificate of completion at course end. The Rescue course is a prerequisite for the AIARE 2 and Pro 1 Courses.

What You’ll Learn

Identifying and using the gear necessary to avalanche rescue

Efficient use of beacon, shovel, and probe

Pre-trip gear checks

What to do if you or a member of your party are caught in an avalanche

Participate in realistic scenarios to practice your avalanche rescue response

Advanced topics - Multiple burials, advanced beacon functions, and evacuation considerations

Developing a plan for continuing practice

2023/2024 Course Dates & Options

December 3rd

December 17th

December 31st

January 7th

January 21st

January 28th (Winter Park Based)

February 4th

February 18th

March 3rd

March 17th

March 31st

Trip Package Includes

AIARE Certified Course Leader and Instructor(s) (6:1 maximum guide to student ratio)

AIARE Certificate of Completion

CAG professional ski or splitboard guide

Transportation from designated meeting place to the trailhead

Trip Package Does Not Include

Avalanche Safety Gear - beacon, shovel, probe, pack (rent at CAG if needed)

Clothing, gear, goggles, helmet

Backcountry skis, splitboards with skins, or snowshoes (rent at CAG if needed)

Lunch, snacks, water

Transportation to designated meeting place

Insurance (trip or rescue)

Instructor gratuity

Winter Park Resort lift ticket if needed

Area Info

Summit County Area, Colorado

Summit County is the heart of our operation with access to thousands of acres of ridgelines, slopes, and valleys. Summit County's high altitude makes for great snow conditions all season long and provides a wide variety of backcountry accessibility for all levels of backcountry skiers. We always plan to use a variety of zones to ensure our clients experience the best snow conditions available for the planned course days. With over 3,500 permitted acres in the Dillon and surrounding Ranger Districts, we always have the terrain and conditions needed to meet the learning objectives of the courses we offer.

Winter Park Resort, Grand County, CO

We have partnered with Winter Park Ski Resort to offer lift-accessed AIARE courses! Based out of the resort, the team will use lifts to access terrain not usually open to the general public to meet the learning objectives of this course. These courses may have touring components outside of the resort boundaries, so touring gear is required. Lift passes not included.

About Your Guides

Colorado Adventure Guides and Colorado Rafting Company, based in Silverthorne, CO, deliver four seasons of outdoor adventure and education. With operations in seven USFS and BLM ranger districts, we serve a dynamic and growing population of outdoor enthusiasts. Our all-season, guided operations include:

Rock Climbing

Mountaineering

Hiking/Peak Accents

Mountain Biking

Whitewater Rafting/SUPing

Backcountry Skiing

Backcountry Splitboarding

Snowshoeing

Ice Climbing

AIARE Snow Safety

We have been providing incredible experiences to visitors of Summit County and surrounding areas for over 20 years. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned expert, let us take you on your next unforgettable outdoor adventure!

FAQ’s

How Physically Fit Do I Need To Be To Take This Course?

Colorado Adventure Guides’ priority is keeping our patrons and students safe. Our instructors are trained to recognize potentially hazardous situations in the backcountry; they plan and operate accordingly. Prior to the start of any course or backcountry trip you will complete a brief health history. The failure to disclose pertinent information on the health history form could result in serious harm, even death, to the signing participant, other guests and/or the guide. All information submitted is completely confidential; it is for the guide’s use and would only be shared in the event of an emergency with medical and/or rescue personnel directly caring for the guest. This can be a physically demanding course, and your ability to enjoy the adventure depends on your health and fitness, thus it’s recommended that you are in good physical condition.

Do I Need To Be A Good Skier/Snowboarder To Take This Course?

This course can be taken on alpine touring skis or a splitboard. No prior backcountry experience is required but it is highly recommended that participants with touring gear have experience on their setup prior to taking this course and be comfortable in steep blue to black terrain at a ski resort.

Do You Offer an AIARE Avalanche Rescue as a Private Group Course?

You may book a private group course. Course dates can be requested all season long, weekends or weekdays, subject to availability. If you are interested, please let us know!

Should I Tip My Course Instructor?

Your instructors work hard before, during, and after your course to provide you with the best safety education and a great experience, and while not expected, gratuities are always highly appreciated. If you had a safe, educational, and fun experience, gratuities typically range from 15-20%.

ADVENTURE PROVIDED BY Colorado Adventure Guides

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy

Refunds for Courses - An administrative fee of 10% will be assessed for all cancellations. Refunds will be honored for cancellations more than 14 DAYS PRIOR to a course or a camp start time. If you need to cancel within the two week period, and we are able to fill your spot, we will refund your payment less a 10% fee. If we cannot fill your spot, you will be charged the full amount. Notice of cancellation more than 14 days in advance will receive a full refund less a 10% administrative fee.

Rescheduling Policy

An administrative fee of 10% will be assessed for all rescheduling. Rescheduling will be honored 48 HOURS PRIOR to guided adventures and 14 DAYS PRIOR to any course or camp start date. If you need to reschedule within the two week period, and we are able to fill your spot, we will reschedule your booking with a 10% fee. If we cannot fill your spot, we will be unable to reschedule our booking.

No-shows will be charged the full price.

All activities are Rain or Shine. In case of operator cancellation due to adverse or unsafe conditions prior to start time, first the operator will attempt to reschedule. If rescheduling is not possible, the client will receive a full refund. Operator, including guides in the field, reserve the right to shorten or reroute activity in the case of unmanageable hazards or inability of guest to complete the objective. Completion of objective-based routes is not guaranteed.

Availability

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204 Ryan Gulch Rd.

Silverthorne, CO, 80498

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