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AIARE 1: 3-Day Avalanche Course In North Lake Tahoe

aiare avalanche education course in lake tahoe taught by professional tahoe avalanche instructors

North Lake Tahoe AIARE 1: 3-Day Avalanche Safety Course

$595Midweek
Per person
$685Weekends
Per person
Introductory 3 days, 8 hours a day Lake Tahoe, California
** Also available in a 2-Day Hybrid Format This is a comprehensive, entry-level avalanche course in North Lake Tahoe designed for those with basic ski/snowboard touring experience. This AIARE 1 course will be three days of in-person learning, both in a classroom and the field. There are no other prerequisites, although, if you have less than 5 days of backcountry experience, you need to join our Backcountry 1.0 course first. Please see the preparation section for more information before reserving if you are not sure if you qualify.
December 6-8
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aiare course in lake tahoe taught by professional mountain guides

Begin your Avalanche Education in North Lake Tahoe, and begin to establish an intricate understanding of the Backcountry.

We are providing an all in-person AIARE again this season! It will be 3 full days of avalanche safety training: 2 days with half of the day in class and half in the field. The third day will have a short classroom meeting in the morning and then spend the majority of the day doing field based learning.

We also provide this course in a 2-Day online/in-person hybrid format!

Prerequisites
Backcountry 1.0 course, or 5-10 days of touring experience.
Technical
Must be an advanced intermediate skier/rider that is competent on and off-piste in a variety of conditions. This is comparable to confidence on all blue and most black diamond runs at the resort (including ungroomed terrain).
Fitness
Excellent physical fitness is required. Skiers must be able to hike for many hours at a time while carrying a pack.
Day 1 & 2
Classroom + In Field

The first two days of your avalanche course will be used to learn in a classroom with your instructors. After lunch each day, you will practice and observe the lessons that were taught in the morning out in the field.

Day 3
In Field

The last day is used to put together all the skills learned and practiced in the first few days of your avalanche course. You will plan and execute your own ski tour with a small team alongside an instructor.

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North Lake Tahoe AIARE 1 Avalanche Safety Course Questions

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A single skier descending perfect powder snow during a Palisades Backcountry Ski Tour

Palisades Tahoe Backcountry Tours

Advanced Next Available
Booked privately every day December – May
Full Day / 8 Hours Palisades Tahoe, CA
An Alpenglow Expeditions ski guide leads a group of intro to backcountry skiers in the Tahoe backcountry on snow with a mountain in the background, and a partly cloudy sky.

Backcountry 1.0: Intro To Backcountry

Introductory Next Available
November 16, 2024
8 Hours / Full Day Lake Tahoe, CA
Learn Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding in Lake Tahoe with professional ski guides.

Backcountry 2.0: Intermediate Backcountry Skills

Intermediate Next Available
November 30, 2024
8 Hours / Full Day Lake Tahoe, CA
aiare course in lake tahoe taught by professional mountain guides

AIARE 2 In North Lake Tahoe

Intermediate Next Available
December 13-15, 2024
3 Days / 24 Hours Lake Tahoe, CA
@AlpenglowExpeditions