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AVALANCHE RESCUE
How to Save Your Riding Group
Course Description
Avalanche Rescue is a one-day stand alone course. It is intended to be retaken on a regular basis in order to keep abreast of best practices in rescue techniques and gear. New participants will learn the basics of companion rescue. While returning participants will expand their skill set with advanced topics and realistic scenario practice to help improve their skills.
Each participant will have the opportunity to receive professional coaching on their rescue skills. Each will receive a rescue card acknowledging the completion date.
Avalanche Rescue is a prerequisite for the Level 2 and Pro 1 courses. AIARE recommends that all backcountry travelers keep their skills current. By taking an Avalanche Rescue course, you receive a rescue card at least every other year.
Who Should Take this Course
The Avalanche Rescue Course is a one-day course. It’s focus is both new and experienced recreational backcountry travelers and aspiring avalanche professionals.
Student Learning Outcomes
At the end of the Avalanche Rescue course the student should be able to:
- Describe what to do if they or a member of their party is in an avalanche.
- Identify and be able to use gear necessary for avalanche rescue.
- Set up a realistic scenario in order to practice an avalanche rescue response.
- Improve their response skills and times during and after the course with feedback from instructors and peers.
- Develop a plan for continuing practice.
All students will have the opportunity to get feedback from an instructor. Feedback will focus on their rescue skills and practice in a realistic scenario.
Students who have previously taken an Level 1 or an Avalanche Rescue course will find value in having a professional help them set up realistic scenarios, practice skills in a realistic setting, receive feedback from an instructor, keep up with current best practices, and have an opportunity to practice their rescue skills.
Prerequisites
Students must be able to travel in the snow, and bring appropriate equipment for traveling on snow to class. There are no other prerequisites.
