What You’ll Learn:

Equipment

Efficient use of beacon/shovel/probe
Pre-trip equipment check
Survival gear checklist
Weather
Understanding a mountain snowpack
Reading and understanding the avalanche forecast
Classifications of avalanches
Characteristics of different types of avalanches

Trip Preparation

Basics of route selection and terrain management
Trip planning and preparation
Rescue and emergency preparation
Group management

Hazards/Rescue

Recognizing hazardous conditions
Managing risk and decision making
Human factors and influence
Companion rescue techniques

E-Learning materials and Student Manual are sent approximately one month prior to course start. Students submit questions relating to E-Learning or Student Manual to prepare for the online Zoom or Classroom portion of the course.

Day One – Classroom Presentations and Trip Planning Lesson (Virtual and in-person classrooms)

8:00am – 12:00pm: Classroom presentations and hands-on activities
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch
1:00 pm – 4:00: Presentations, activities and Instructor-led trip planning lesson

Day Two - on snow

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

Day Three - on snow

7:30am – 4:00pm : Student-led tour and course close

Trip Package Includes

AIARE Certified Course Leader and Instructor(s) (6:1 maximum guide to student ratio)
AIARE Course Manual
AIARE Field Book
AIARE Certificate of Completion
Use of Ortovox Avalanche Safety Gear if needed (beacon, shovel, probe, pack)
Transportation from designated meeting place to the trailhead

Trip Package Does Not Include

Lodging
Clothing and gear
Backcountry skis, splitboards (rentals available)
Food (included in hut-based courses)
Transportation to designated meeting place
Insurance (trip or rescue)
Instructor gratuity

Cancellation Policy

Refunds for Courses - An administrative fee of 10% will be assessed for all cancellations. Refunds will be honored for cancellations more than 45 DAYS PRIOR to a course or a camp start time. If you need to cancel within the two week period, and we are able to fill your spot, we will refund your payment less a 10% fee. If we cannot fill your spot, you will be charged the full amount. Notice of cancellation more than 45 days in advance will receive a full refund less a 10% administrative fee.

No-shows will be charged the full price.

All activities are Rain or Shine. In case of operator cancellation due to adverse or unsafe conditions prior to start time, first the operator will attempt to reschedule. If rescheduling is not possible, the client will receive a full refund. Operator, including guides in the field, reserve the right to shorten or reroute activity in the case of unmanageable hazards or inability of guest to complete the objective. Completion of objective-based routes is not guaranteed.

Contact us by phone (719) 369-4383 or amanda@gorerangegravityalliance.com to inquire about a cancellation

Women's AIARE 1 with GRGA and Colorado Adventure Guides

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