AIARE Avalanche Companion Rescue Course

The avalanche companion rescue is a one-day course intended to be taken on a regular basis in order to keep up to date on 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 after the course. All students will have the opportunity to get feedback from an instructor on their rescue skills and timed practice in a realistic scenario. 

AIARE Avalanche Rescue is a prerequisite for the AIARE 2 and Pro 1 courses. AIARE recommends that all backcountry travelers keep their skills current by taking an Avalanche Rescue Course and receiving a rescue card at least every other year.

Join us for our Women’s Avalanche Companion Rescue in partnership with Tits Deep for Breast Cancer on Sunday, February 25th. We will be donating a portion of each registration to their mission of breast cancer advocacy and awareness for young women.

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 caught 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.