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AiARE Rescue Course - Breckenridge, CO

COLORADO ADVENTURE GUIDES

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GENERAL INFO

Cost: $200

Duration:   1 days (8+ hours)

Dates: February 27, 2021

Travel Mode: Ski & Splitboard

Maximum Participants: 6 Students Max / 6:1 student to instructor ratio

The AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course is a 1-Day intensive course that combines both E-Learning and field instruction to introduce students to the methods and techniques involved with small team avalanche rescue. This stand alone course is intended to be retaken on a regular basis in order to keep abreast of best practices in rescue techniques and gear.

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New participants will learn the basics of companion rescue, while return participants will expand their skill set with advanced topics and realistic scenario practice to help improve their skills after the course. Each participant will have the opportunity to receive professional coaching their rescue skills and will receive a certificate of completion acknowledging completion at course end.

LEARN. PRACTICE. STAY ALIVE.

PREREQUISITES:

This course can be taken on alpine touring skis or splitboard. No prior backcountry experience required but it is highly recommended that participants with touring gear have experience on their setup prior to taking this course. Alpine touring skis and splitboards are available for rent from local shops. Students on skis or boards should be comfortable in steep blue to black terrain at the ski resort.

COURSE ITINERARY:

  • Prior to Course: E-Learning and Reading Materials

  • 8 hours Avalanche Rescue Training

SYLLABUS:

E-Learning materials and Student Manual will be sent out prior to course start.

8:00AM – 4:00PM

Field session covering departure check, avalanche gear overview, rescue process and advanced rescue techniques, and scenarios.

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Earlier Event: February 12
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