ASI - AIARE Introduction To Avalanche Safety

Skiing Ability Level

Ski Technical Difficulty:

Mountain Skill Rating:

Physical Condition:

Includes:
Use of avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel

Does Not Include:
One ride Lift ticket at Sugar Bowl $25

Operating under Special Use Permit, Tahoe National Forest.

NEW
AIARE Introduction To Avalanche Safety 1 Day
For the Ski Area & the Backside

This is the best way to get started learning the basics of avalanche safety. We spend most of the day on the mountain with "hands-on" learning about the snowpack, terrain, weather, people and the combined effect on avalanche danger. You'll learn about the danger rating system and how to interpret the avalanche bulletin.

Very importantly, you will be introduced to travel techniques including how to ski with your team members to help reduce risk. The course also covers an introduction to avalanche safety gear including a transceiver, probe and shovel along with a demonstration of a complete and efficient companion rescue.

You will learn about:

The risks associated with skiing and riding out-of-bounds
Planning when, where and how to travel out-of-bounds
How to interpret Avalanche Bulletins and recognizing obvious clues of avalanche danger
Identify avalanche terrain, terrain use and consequences
Appropriate travel techniques
Rescue equipment for out-of-bounds travel
Demonstration of companion rescue

This course is a great start. It should be soon followed up with a complete AIARE Avalanche Level 1 course, taught by ASI.

Cost: $159 Backcountry lift ticket not included $25

Dates:

Jan 12, 2013 (Sat)
Feb 2, 2013 (Sat)
Feb 16, 2013 (Sat - President's Weekend) Full
Mar 2, 2013 (Sat)
Mar 9, 2013 (Sat)

Prerequisites:
At least strong intermediate skiing or boarding skills ready to leave the groomed snow and experience the wild. Good physical condition prepared for a few side steps or short boot-packs.

Student Notes:
Though this course is a great beginning to understanding risks and hazards, it is not intended as a substitute for a complete AIARE Avalanche Level 1 course taught by ASI. This course is not a decision making leadership training course. It is intended to help backcountry travelers learn basic skills while traveling with a professional ski guide or highly trained (AIARE Level 2) and experienced recreational leader.

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