Splitboard Specific AIARE LEVEL 1 Avalanche Safety

Sponsored by Weston Backcountry. Designed for Splitboarders

Learn. Practice. Stay Alive.

For the 2020/2021 season the standard AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course is a hybrid 3-Day course designed specifically for Splitboarders which combines virtual E-Learning, Zoom sessions, and field instruction to introduce participants to the hazards of traveling in avalanche terrain. Traveling in the backcountry requires a solid understanding of avalanche risk and the knowledge to mitigate these risks through appropriate terrain assessment and decision making. Our AIARE certified leaders and instructors will teach you how to recognize, manage, and minimize these hazards and reduce risks.

Students must be familiar with their touring setups and able to ride at a steep blue or black level on resort. If you are not yet at this level then please check out our 1-Day Intro to Splitboarding Courses!

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Prerequisites:

No prior backcountry experience is required. Students must be familiar with their touring setups and capable of riding on steep blue or black terrain on the ski resort. If you are not at this level then please check out our 1-Day Intro to Splitboarding Courses.

Price Includes:

Local AIARE Certified Course Leader and Instructors
24-hour course with a 6:1 maximum instructor to student ratio
Student manual and weather-proof AIARE field book
FREE use of ORTOVOX avalanche equipment if needed (beacon, shovel, probe and pack)
Access to FREE Weston Splitboard Demo

General Info

Duration: 3 days (24+ hours)

Dates:

Jan 7-9: Virtual Classroom

Mar 4-6: In-person Classroom

Price:

$550 per person for virtual classroom

$575 per person for in-person classroom

Maximum Participants: 6:1 student to instructor ratio

Course Itinerary:

Prior to Course: E-Learning and Reading Materials
Friday: Virtual or in-person Classroom (8 hours)
Saturday and Sunday: Two Full (8 hour) days in the field

Syllabus

E-Learning materials and Student Manual are sent 1 month prior to course start to be completed. Students submit questions relating to E-Learning or Student Manual.

Day 1

8:00am – 12:00pm : Classroom presentations
12:00pm – 1:00pm : Lunch
1:00 pm – 4:00 : Instructor Led trip planning lesson

Day 2

7:30am – 3:30pm : Field Session; Companion Rescue and Making Relevant Observations.

Day 3

7:30am – 4:00pm : Student led tour and Course Close

What you’ll learn:

Trip Planning and Preparation
Reading and understanding the avalanche forecast
Classifications and characteristics of different types of avalanches
Recognizing hazardous conditions
Understanding a mountain snowpack
Basics of route selection and terrain management
Managing risk and decision making
Human factors and influence
Efficient use of beacon/shovel/probe
Companion rescue techniques
Group management