Tom Carter
Lead Trainer
AAA Certified Instructor
AMGA Certified
Ski Mountaineering Guide
Bela G. Vadasz
Senior Guide
Technical Director
IFMGA Certified Guide
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Since 1980, ASI has been offering avalanche courses to recreational skiers and climbers as well as professionals needing to meet requirements for industry standards. Over time, tremendous advancements have been made in curriculum with much greater emphasis being placed on providing the most useful information to help make better decisions.
 ASI teaches the most current evolution of the AIARE curriculum. Several ASI Instructors have been directly involved with the development of this well accepted curriculum since its inception. ASI is the most experienced AIARE Provider having taught more AIARE courses and students than any other provider.
Avalanche Safety Consulting Team
All courses are taught by certified, professional Mountain Guides, Ski Resort Forecasters or other highly experienced AIARE qualified Instructors who have been actively making stability evaluation, hazard assessment and route finding decisions in the backcountry.
2008 Instructors include Paul Adams, Gary Bard, Tom Carter, Geoff Clarke, Bret Hackett, Peter Leh, Dave Riggs, Davide Sartoni, Bill Seline, Bela G. Vadasz and others.
It's about you and your companion's safety. Isn't it worth investing in the best, highest quality program you possibly can?
AIARE Avalanche Level 1
Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain 3 Days
This 3-day/24hr. course is best completed in three consecutive days. It is a thorough, "stand alone" course that emphasizes decision making skills. It is much more than just an avalanche course. It introduces many safety and risk management techniques just like those used by professional AMGA and IFMGA Internationally Certified Mountain Guides, but are useful to recreational skiers as well. ASI also offers this 24 hr. course to be taken as Part 1, 2-days and Part 2, 1-day Avalanche Skills Tour, over weekends.
Avalanche Skills Tour 1 Day
This 3rd day segment of Level 1 provides an opportunity for students who have previously taken a 2-day or 2.5 day AIARE Level 1 course to upgrade to a 3-day Level 1. It is also quite popular as a refresher to be taken annually.
AIARE Avalanche Level 2
Analyzing Snow Stability and Avalanche Hazard 4 Days
The AIARE Level 2 program is a 4 day/40hr. program that provides backcountry leaders the opportunity to advance their avalanche knowledge and decision making skills. This course also includes the introductory and pre-requisite components for the professional progression: The Level 3 Certification.
Avalanche Level 3 Prep Course 2 Days
The 2 day/20hr. course is an opportunity to practice specific field techniques that will be expected during your AIARE Level 3 course and certification exam.
AIARE Avalanche Level 3
Advanced Avalanche Training for Professionals and Recreational Leaders 6 Days
The AIARE Level 3 course is an advanced certification course for experienced and professional avalanche practitioners, professional guides, patrollers and advanced recreational backcountry travelers. The course is 6 days long and completes the avalanche course stream of the Level 2 and 3 (10 days together). Individuals who receive a passing grade and successfully complete the course receive a certification provided by the AIARE administration.
All programs include the use of Ortovox avalanche safety equipment.
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