Course Descriptions: (all courses must be pre-registered and pre-paid, see contact information below)
AIARE (American Institute for Avalanche Research & Education) Level 1:
This is a 3 day/24 hour course designed to introduce the back country enthusiast to the fundamentals of avalanche education. At the end of the course the student will: be able to recognizing avalanche terrain; know how to prepare for and plan travel in avalanche terrain: have a framework for decision making in avalanche terrain; be able to initiate an effective companion rescue in avalanche terrain. The class starts inside for lecture and powerpoint discussions, and then moves out to the mountain for hands on skills practice. All students are required to have skis or a snowboard for the back country. Touring gear including shovel, probe beacon and skins or snowshoes is required.
Cost: $300Time: 8:00am-4:30pm
Course Schedule, AIARE Level 1:
Monday-Wednesday, December 19-21
Friday-Sunday, January 20-22
Monday-Wednesday, February 13-15
Friday-Sunday, March 16-18
If you are 18 to 24 years of age you may be interested in applying for the Riley McCarthy AIARE Level 1 Memorial Scholarship.
Avalanche Awareness:
An introduction to safe travel in the back country, this 8 hour course covers the basics of: route finding, snow pack observations, recognizing avalanche terrain, and companion rescue. It’s a combination of inside learning and discussion, while the rest of the day is spent in the field practicing skills. All students must to be able to ski or snowboard at least at the intermediate level.
Cost: $125Time: 8:00am-4:30pm
Course Schedule, Avalanche Awareness: Saturdays - January 7, February 4 or March 3
Heartsaver First Aid w/ AED & CPR:
This course is designed to meet OSHA workplace first aid, CPR and AED requirements. Our American Heart Association instructors have everything you need on the mountain for this 4 hour inside class.
Cost: $45Time: 12pm-5pm
Course Schedule, First Aid: Thursdays - December 29, January 12, January 26, February 9, February 23, March 8 or March 22
For more information and registration, please call our Sales & Reservations office at 206-812-4510 ext. 4206.
NOTE: Classes can be offered on other times/days by special request for groups of 4 or more.