Description
AIARE Avalanche Rescue is a prerequisite for the AIARE 2 and Pro 1 courses. AIARE recommends that all backcountry travelers keep their skills current by taking and Avalanche Rescue Course and receiving a rescue card at least every other year.
Please note: all AIARE Rescue courses through Prival include a $20 donation towards helping a less fortunate community member recieve backcountry education. Thanks
Course Description
AIARE Avalanche Rescue is a one-day stand alone course that is intended to be retaken on a regular basis in order to keep abreast of best practices in rescue techniques and gear. New participants will learn the basics of companion rescue, while return participants will expand their skill set with advanced topics and realistic scenario practice to help improve their skills after the course.
Each participant will have the opportunity to receive professional coaching their rescue skills and will receive a rescue card acknowledging completion date at course end.
Student Learning Outcomes
At the end of the Avalanche Rescue course the student should be able to:
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Describe what to do if they or a member of their party is caught in an avalanche
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Identify and be able to use gear necessary for avalanche rescue.
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Set up a realistic scenario in order to practice an avalanche rescue response.
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Improve their response skills and times during and after the course with feedback from instructors and peers.
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Develop a plan for continued practice
Who Should Take this Course
The Avalanche Rescue Course is a one-day course aimed both at new and experienced recreational riders, and aspiring snow professionals.
Prerequisites
The AIARE Avalanche Rescue course must be taken prior to attending course. You may enroll into a future AIARE Level 2 course before the ARC is taken to ensure your spot. Students must also be able to travel in the snow, and bring appropriate equipment for traveling on snow to class.
All students will have the opportunity to get feedback from an instructor on their rescue skills and timed practice with a realistic scenario. Students who have previously taken an AIARE 1 or an Avalanche Rescue Course will find value in having a professional help them set up a realistic scenario, practice skills in a realistic setting, receive feedback from an instructor, keep up with current best practices, and have an opportunity to practice advanced rescue skills.
Prival is now an accredited provider for The American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) all course instructors are certified by AIARE to teach at or above the level of avalanche education course listed here.
All course sign ups directly benefit the Prival Foundations Mission
To increase the public’s awareness of the natural world as both a health-enhancing resource and a delicate ecosystem by providing educational resources and encouraging diversity in the outdoor industry.
Forrest (verified owner) –
Great investment of a full day to create and sharpen your avalanche rescue skills. Drilled a number of single and multiple burials across a variety of rescue scenarios in full touring setup to leverage (and trip over) all gear. Final assessment – definitely don’t want to ever get avalanched! Instructor and co-owner Tony P was great – focused, very knowledgeable, and a strong communicator. Booking confirmations & logistics a little slow, but likely due to crazy schedule year. I would definitely recommend.
Craig (verified owner) –
Signing up for the course was easy enough. It was best to sign up individually.
Responses to my emails and instructions were timely. The outdoor location was great for learning. Bring sunscreen. The multiple practice scenarios were well done.
An excellent course. Thanks Tony P. The day flew by.
Kylie (verified owner) –
Tony is an excellent instructor. He is thorough, has amazing stories, personable, and super knowledgable on avalanche terrain and rescue. I appreciate his candidness, his ability to communicate sometimes confusing topics in a clear way that is relatable to your learning style. He covers all the scenarios that you’ll likely encounter in the backcountry and keeps it fun at the same time. As a creative and photographer, my learning style is unique to visuals and creative thinking that he was able to communicate and translate for me in a direct application to avalanche science. I cannot speak highly enough of his teaching style and the course he provided.