3-day AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course, in Vail

Enjoy a 3 day AIARE level 1 avalanche course in beautiful Vail, in the Rockies of Colorado with one of our certified mountain guides.

Group

Rockies

3 Days

Jan - Mar, Dec

Intermediate

All levels

Highlights

Enjoy a 3 day, level 1 AIARE avalanche course in Vail, Colorado.
Receive instruction on a number of important skills and techniques.
Practice what you've learned in the beautiful Rocky mountains.

Description

During this 3-day AIARE level 1 avalanche course you will get to learn many important fundamentals that are important to know in the event you encounter an avalanche. Furthermore, the course takes place in beautiful Vail, in the Rockies of Colorado.

This course will take place in both the classroom, as well as the mountains and powder around Vail. As a result, everything you learn in the classroom, you will get to practice in the type of environment where avalanches could occur. And at the end of the course, you will receive an internationally recognized certificate that never expires.

Over the course’s 3 days, you will learn a great deal. Some examples of what will be covered includes terrain recognition, travel techniques and decision making through proper planning and observation. We will also cover companion rescue that includes the use of a beacon, snowpit introduction and analysis and more. Hence covering a wide spectrum of important skills and techniques crucial to avalanche safety.

Safety is vital when it comes to spending time in the mountains. Avalanches can occur. And it is important that you know how to handle yourself in the event you encounter one. As a result, we think this 3-day, level 1 course is perfect for anybody who values safety. To take this course in Vail, Colorado, just send us a request.

We also offer a 1-day rescue course, also in Vail, as well.

Price includes

Guiding fee

Price details

Student Manual
AIARE Field Book
Apex Mountain School SWAG (Stuff We All Get)
1 Classroom Day
2 Full Field Days
AIARE Certificate of Completion

Itinerary

Day 1: Classroom

You will have the opportunity to view interactive diagrams, work on small group activities and ask questions before your weekend field days.

Day 2: Backcountry Tour

Instructors will guide students through a backcountry tour and companion rescue drills.

Day 3: Student-led Backcountry Tour

Instructors will observe the students’ decision making during a student-led tour through the backcountry.

About the guide

E-S Adventure Guides

4.6

(36)

Mountain Guide

One of our certified guides will take you skiing and climbing to some of the best spots in North America. In the USA we offer trips in California, Colorado, Maine, Alaska, Oregon, Arizona, Washington, Montana, Nevada, Texas, Utah and Vermont. And in Canada, you'll find tours in Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia.

Languages

English

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What people are saying about E-S Adventure Guides

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Will was great wise and fun to spend the day with.

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Amanda

Guide was very experienced and very patient with us. We learned alot and he tried to fit in all the knowledge he could in one day, super awesome. A little tough going back and forth to get the trip set up hard to tell if the site is sketchy until you see reviews but all worked out. Ended up with an awesome day with an awesome guide. Overall pretty satisfied and thankful!