AIARE 2 - Denver

AIARE 2 builds on concepts and practices introduces in AIARE 1. In AIARE 2, you'll dive deeper planning. You'll be purposeful in integrating the weather forecasts with relevant and appropriate snowpack observations and tests you may wish to do. You'll gain a better understanding of the Avalanche Hazard and relate it to your terrain and risk management. On your tour days you'll be a teammate and leader, rotating the roles with your teammates.

On-line learning, case study(ies) and Zoom lectures will ensure you have three productive tour days.  Field day one is is about instructors teaching and modeling the AIARE Framework. Days two and three are yours to build and execute. Your instructors will be coaching more than teaching. This is your opportunity to advance your skills and experience in a dynamic winter environment utilizing the AIARE  Framework.

The AIARE Program Leader is Karin Pocock, a 20+ year snow industry professional, and an exceptional educator and guide. Check her out at skylinebackcountryguides.com

Outcomes include:

• Differentiate where hazards exist in the landscape. Identify avalanche terrain where the consequences may be more severe.
• Hone your skills in terrain selection to reduce your risk and uncertainty.
• Tie in forecasts in selecting your travel choices based on weather, snow and avalanche observations.
• Implement a basic forecasting framework that can be used in conjunction with and in the absences of local supporting avalanche information.
• Demonstrate and practice leadership skills by facilitating small group discussions, promote appropriate terrain, and utilize simple management strategies.
• The small instructor to student ratio, 1:6, ensures each student is achieving the course goals and their own personal goals.
• All participants will receive an AIARE Certificate of Completion and the AIARE Field Book. The student manual is available on-line.  If you need a hard copy, please let the school know.
• With the completion of AIARE 2, you are eligible for the AIARE PRO1 course and continue on AIARE's professional path to become an AIARE Instructor.

Prerequisites: AIARE 1 and AIARE Companion Rescue or equivalent.

Club Membership is required to participate in this course. If you are not currently a member, please sign up for membership prior to registering with this course. Benefits of club membership include gear and event discounts as well as access to more classes, trips and events that enhance your experience of backcountry and mountaineering adventures.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION Through December 31, 2022

$495 is the weekday discounted price. A STEAL and worth time off. On February 6th, 2023, the price increases to $550.  

Additional Information - The two major Activities, Zoom Lecture and 3 field days are detailed in the Activity boxes on this page.  For more details, clicking on a box will take you to that particular Activity. You do not register for these activities. Signing up for this course automatically signs you up for the required Activities.