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AIARE Avalanche Level I // 2022
Climbers of Color has partnered with Mountain Madness and AIARE to offer two discounted AIARE Level 1 courses!
About the AIARE 1 course:
"(AIARE) Recreational I is an introductory class with two evening lectures and two field days that covering the phenomenon of avalanche, avalanche terrain travel, decision making, travel techniques, human factors, and companion rescue. These courses are designed for recreationalists looking to get out and have the necessary tools to make informed decisions about risk factors, and to be able to ask the right questions before heading out."
Application: Closed (opens Dec 2021)
Dates & Locations:
JANUARY COURSE:
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Virtual classroom - January 27-28, 2022
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Field days - January 29-30 2022 (Snoqualmie Pass)
FEBRUARY COURSE:
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Virtual classroom - February 3-4, 2021
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Field days - February 5-6 2022 (Stevens Pass)
Tuition: TBD (additional scholarships and sliding scale will be available)
Course Instructors:
Jaime Pollitte
AIARE Course Leader, AIARE 1 Instructor and North America Programs Director at Mountain Madness
Brenda Hollon Walsh
AIARE 1 instructor, AIARE Course Leader Candidate, AMGA Apprentice Ski and Apprentice Alpine Guide and founder of Verascapes
Cal' Smith
Mountaineering instructor
AMGA Apprentice Alpine guide, Wilderness First Responder, AIARE Pro 1 and AIARE ITC Candidate