aiare avalanche rescue
Frequently Asked Questions
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This hands-on course teaches avalanche rescue response, including transceiver searching, strategic shoveling, probing, scene management, and realistic companion-rescue practice.
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Every skier, splitboarder, climber, or snowmobiler who travels in avalanche terrain should take this course and refresh these time-sensitive skills regularly.
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No. Avalanche Rescue can be taken before or after AIARE 1 and is useful for both new backcountry travelers and experienced partners refreshing their skills.
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Avalanche Rescue is typically a focused one-day field course. Review the current course listing for exact dates, meeting times, and location details.
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Bring a modern three-antenna beacon, shovel, probe, touring equipment, and suitable winter clothing. Contact us if you have questions about rentals or required gear.
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Courses are generally held near Mammoth Lakes in California’s Eastern Sierra, with the specific field location chosen for safe and effective training conditions.
LOCATION: Mammoth Lakes, CA // Eastern Sierra
COURSE OUTING LENGTH: 1 DAY (Single day OR Optional Add-On with AIARE L1 or L2)
The AIARE Avalanche Rescue course is a 1 day course in the field focusing on equipment use, safety checks, emergency shelters, and burial extraction with single or multiple bodies. Upon completion of the Avalanche Rescue course, participants will have the necessary skills to be able to practice on their own to further develop their rescue skills. The AIARE Avalanche Rescue course is a great refresher for those who have taken the AIARE Level 1 avalanche course or those interested in focusing on rescue skills utilized in the backcountry. The AIARE Avalanche Rescue courses are facilitated in Mammoth Lakes, CA.
Dates Range from December through March - Look through our calendar & secure your spot!
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Professionally trained AIARE Leader or Instructor
Beacon, shovel, and probe
Course syllabus
Online discount codes at our partners Weston Backcountry, Volcom, and Ridge Merino’s websites
20% off snow travel equipment rentals at Mammoth Mountaineering
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***THREE PERSON MINIMUM
Three People per day $495Four People per day $375
Five People (+) per day $250
***Private courses available - click here to inquire***
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Our AIARE recreational courses are facilitated in the Mammoth Lakes region in the Eastern Sierra. Transportation and lodging are not covered in the cost of any AIARE course. Please note, a car with the ability to travel in winter road conditions is recommend for the course in case a weather system is encountered. Upon registration you’ll receive a confirmation email confirming you are registered for your course. Two weeks before your first day we’ll send a detailed itinerary outlining your AIARE course as well as an equipment list, local lodging, and gear rental locations in town. It’s highly recommended you come to the course familiar with your snow travel mode of transportation, whether that be a ski touring setup, splitboard, or snowshoes. We thank you in advance for coming prepared and look forward to a few great days in the field with you!
***CANCELLATION POLICY
It’s in the best interest for all of our AIARE avalanche students to be familiar with our Cancellation Policy. Due to the high demand of avalanche courses, we must stick to our Cancellation Policy. We are happy to work with any students on solutions if a problem arises and they are unable to attend their scheduled course. Thank you in advance for understanding.
The AIARE Avalanche Rescue course is a 1 day course in the field focusing on equipment use, safety checks, emergency shelters, and burial extraction with single or multiple bodies. Upon completion of the Avalanche Rescue course, participants will have the necessary skills to be able to practice on their own to further develop their rescue skills. The AIARE Avalanche Rescue course is a great refresher for those who have taken the AIARE Level 1 avalanche course or those interested in focusing on rescue skills utilized in the backcountry. The AIARE Avalanche Rescue courses are facilitated in Mammoth Lakes, CA.
LOCATION: Mammoth Lakes, CA // Eastern Sierra
COURSE OUTING LENGTH: 1 DAY (Single day OR Optional Add-On with AIARE L1 or L2))
Dates Range from December through March - Look through our calendar & secure your spot!
-
Professionally trained AIARE Leader or Instructor
Beacon, shovel, and probe
Course syllabus
Online discount codes at our partners Weston Backcountry, Volcom, and Ridge Merino’s websites
20% off snow travel equipment rentals at Mammoth Mountaineering
-
***THREE PERSON MINIMUM
Three People per day $495Four People per day $375
Five People (+) per day $300
***Private courses available - click here to inquire***
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Our AIARE recreational courses are facilitated in the Mammoth Lakes region in the Eastern Sierra. Transportation and lodging are not covered in the cost of any AIARE course. Please note, a car with the ability to travel in winter road conditions is recommend for the course in case a weather system is encountered. Upon registration you’ll receive a confirmation email confirming you are registered for your course. Two weeks before your first day we’ll send a detailed itinerary outlining your AIARE course as well as an equipment list, local lodging, and gear rental locations in town. It’s highly recommended you come to the course familiar with your snow travel mode of transportation, whether that be a ski touring setup, splitboard, or snowshoes. We thank you in advance for coming prepared and look forward to a few great days in the field with you!
***CANCELLATION POLICY
It’s in the best interest for all of our AIARE avalanche students to be familiar with our Cancellation Policy. Due to the high demand of avalanche courses, we must stick to our Cancellation Policy. We are happy to work with any students on solutions if a problem arises and they are unable to attend their scheduled course. Thank you in advance for understanding.
BIG THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS FOR SUPPORTING OUR AIARE AVALANCHE COURSES!
