AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Courses 2010
Making Decisions in Avalanche Terrain

Ski tracks on a bright winter day
All Photos © Wolf Creek Backcountry

The Level 1 course is intended for the introductory student, as a refresher for more experienced backcountry travelers, and for the recreational backcountry leader.  The sole prerequisite is the equipment and physical condition to travel in the backcountry on a 3-mile long day tour. Snowshoe, ski, and snowboard travel welcome.

Expect to develop solid grounding in how to prepare for and carry out a winter backcountry trip in avalanche terrain.  Topics include introduction to the avalanche phenomena, planning and preparing for travel in avalanche country, recognizing avalanche terrain, "key" observations, decision making, route finding, travel techniques, the 'human' factor, companion rescue skills and practice. Field time is at least 15 hours of this 24-hour course.

Dates
January 9 - 11 ~ Pagosa Springs - (includes hot springs soak)
January 23 - 25 ~ South Fork
February 5 - 7 ~ Pagosa Springs (includes hot springs soak)
February 26 - 28 ~ Women's Course ~ Pagosa Springs (includes hot springs soak)- 5 Openings
March 13 -15 ~ Pagosa Springs (includes hot springs soak) - 10 Openings

Cost: $299 ( $310 via paypal)

Course Locations
Field Sessions: Wolf Creek Pass, Colorado
Classroom Sessions: Pagosa Springs or South Fork, Colorado

Required equipment for the course: Equipment List. Field Book and Student Handbook included in course.
Backcountry Access Tracker DTS transceivers, shovels, and probes are available for use during the course.

Email Sandy for information and to register for the course. Phone: 970-731-2486.