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South Lake AIARE 1

Avalanche course Online classroom learning Field days Entry-level Ski/snowboard touring Backcountry experience Avalanche education COVID-19 mitigation Hybrid learning AIARE 1 course In-person course Learning outcomes Interactive classwork Mountain guiding Innovative techniques Outdoor learning Skier/rider qualification Off-piste terrain Avalanche risk mitigation Alpenglow Expeditions, Olympic Valley California, Tahoe, Lake Tahoe, Backcountry skiing tahoe, rock climbing tahoe, AIARE tahoe, Lake Tahoe adventures, Lake Tahoe Activities, Palisades Tahoe, Tahoe Via Ferrata

South Lake AIARE 1 Avalanche Course

$595 Midweek
Per Person
$685Weekends
Per Person
Introductory 2 Days in Person + Online coursework South Lake Tahoe, CA
This course will include online classroom learning and two full days in the field! Please read the overview and itinerary for details. This is a comprehensive, entry-level avalanche course designed for those with basic ski/snowboard touring experience. 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 before reserving for more information if you are not sure if you qualify. We also offer this course in North Lake Tahoe.
Dec 2-3, 2023
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Avalanche course Online classroom learning Field days Entry-level Ski/snowboard touring Backcountry experience Avalanche education COVID-19 mitigation Hybrid learning AIARE 1 course In-person course Learning outcomes Interactive classwork Mountain guiding Innovative techniques Outdoor learning Skier/rider qualification Off-piste terrain Avalanche risk mitigation Alpenglow Expeditions, Olympic Valley California, Tahoe, Lake Tahoe, Backcountry skiing tahoe, rock climbing tahoe, AIARE tahoe, Lake Tahoe adventures, Lake Tahoe Activities, Palisades Tahoe, Tahoe Via Ferrata

During the 2020/2021 season, it only made sense to alter our avalanche education program to help mitigate the risks of spreading COVID-19 in an effort to better protect our guests, our staff and our community while continuing to provide what we love; an unparalleled learning experience in the mountains. The hybrid online + field days itinerary worked well, and we have decided to keep it as an option for our AIARE 1 courses moving forward.

By removing the 8+ hours of in-person classroom learning and replacing it with online learning, we’re able to provide an itinerary that works well for a busy person, or those that have concerns about being in a small space with a group of people. We also offer a 3-day in-person course for those looking to spend more time learning alongside an instructor.

We’ve invested in creating our very own AIARE online format with videos, quizzes, and interactive classwork with the intention of maintaining the same learning outcomes while completely eliminating the need to spend extended periods of time in a confined classroom. Not only does our new hybrid AIARE course offer customized coursework with better, more in-depth content but you’ll still get two full days in the field with your instructors. We’re excited to unveil this new format as we lead the way in innovative mountain guiding techniques designed to step into the 21st century while spending as much time outside as possible.

You must be an advanced intermediate skier/rider for this course and be comfortable on both on and off-piste terrain in a variety of conditions.

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). Here is an example.

Fitness

Excellent physical fitness is required. Skiers must be able to hike for many hours at a time while carrying a pack.
Digital Learning
Self Paced & Live Meeting

The digital component of the new AIARE 1 course will comprise both a self paced version and a live online meeting with your instructor and other students in your class.

Field Day 1
Skills & Technique

A meet and greet with your group of 6 students and single instructor will be completed outdoors, likely at a trailhead. The day will consist of an easy tour with stops throughout the day to work on terrain recognition and rescue skills.

Field Day 2
Skills & Techniques

The final day of the course builds on the prior day, culminating in a full planning session and execution of a backcountry tour.

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