The AIARE Level 1 is a 24 hour introduction to avalanche hazard management
For this season, this course is a combination of Self-Paced learning (4-5 hours), Thursday evening lectures (Zoom- 6-10 pm), and two days outdoors (Saturday and Sunday 7 am- 4 pm). Field Days locations will be depedent on snow and weather conditions, and may vary in locations from Lovand Pass to Rocky Mountain National Park. Vaccinations proof or negative-covid PCR test required for field days.
CMC Member Price $530
Non-Meber Price : $595
Once you register on the CMC website, please email Cindy at avalanche@cmcboulder.org to receive your discount code and info on how to make direct payment to the provider, Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides.
The course is designed to provide a basic understanding of avalanches; Describe a framework for decision making and risk management in avalanche terrain; Focus on identifying the right questions, rather than on providing “answers.”; and Give lessons and exercises that are practically oriented, useful, and applicable in the field. Students can expect to develop a good grounding in how to prepare for and carry out a trip, to understand basic decision making while in the field, and to learn rescue techniques required to find and dig up a buried person Note:
This course will be provided by Local AMGA guides who are AIARE Certified Instructors. Participants will receive AIARE Avalanche Level 1 Certificate. The course provider is Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides
For more information contact Cindy at avalanche@cmcboulder.org.