Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain
2021 Course List
AIARE Level 1
Prerequisite
Should be a competent skier/snowboarder with basic understanding of touring equipment
Course Description
The AIARE 1 is a three-day course that provides an introduction to using decision making tools to help a group manage risk while traveling in avalanche terrain.
Venue
Course meets at RMOC. Mountain venue will be determined by current weather and snowpack.
Dates
- February 19 – 21
- March 12 – 14
Cost
$460
Details
Equipment not provided but available for rent. We have Avi kits and also splitboards and skis from Weston Backcountry.
AIARE Avalanche Rescue
Prerequisite
Ability to maneuver around a cold mountain environment with deep snow
Course Description
Avalanche Rescue is for everyone, whether you are just learning how to use your transceiver, an aspiring professional, or a backcountry traveler with many years of backcountry experience. This one-day course is a place to both learn new skills and keep your existing skills sharp. Avalanche Rescue is a prerequisite for the AIARE 2.
Venue
Course meets at RMOC. Mountain venue will be determined by current weather and snowpack.
Dates
- January 9
- February 13
- March 20
Cost
$180
Details
Equipment not provided but available for rent. We have Avi kits and also splitboards and skis from Weston Backcountry.
RMOC is an equal opportunity service provider. RMOC operates under special use permits from the San Isabel National Forest. All or part of this operation is conducted on Public Lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.