{"product_id":"aiare-1-avalanche-class","title":"AIARE 1 Avalanche Class","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis AIARE Level One Avalanche Class gives students a risk management framework to aid in planning and executing trips into avalanche terrain. The course also gives you practical experience on two full days of backcountry skiing\/snowboarding providing a model for how to make your own decisions when you travel in the backcountry after the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur classes are also limited to 6 students with one instructor, or 9 students with 2 instructors, so you'll get plenty of attention from your instructor(s).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkiers, splitboarders, and snowshoers are all welcome in our courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"float: right; text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"float: right; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWho is AIARE 1 for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are (or want to be) a backcountry skier, snowboarder, snowshoer or snowmachiner, you need to learn about avalanches so you can contribute to your team and make your own decisions about how and where to travel in the backcountry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e that \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethis is not an intro to backcountry class. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBackcountry travel is necessary during the course. Backcountry skis with skins, (randonee or telemark), snowshoes, and split boards are all acceptable means of transportation. You do not need to be a great skier to take this class, but you do need to be a competent skier and able to travel in the backcountry. You should be able to ski\/ride on advanced intermediate slopes on ungroomed snow conditions. If your skiing is not up to that level, you are welcome to take this course on snowshoes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is taught?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop a plan for travel in avalanche terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstrate the ability to identify avalanche terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffectively use the AIARE Risk Management Framework to make terrain choices in a group setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this two day class \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eyou'll learn about the avalanche advisory, the nine avalanche problem types, avalanche terrain, weather, snowpack, and the importance of having a repeatable process and using checklists. You'll see the value of reflection as a learning tool, and the importance of being able to recognize when you are\/are not on a good team. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere and when is it held?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur course will be two days in the field in Truckee, plus a combination of self-paced online study, \"live\" meetings with your instructor and student partners before the course, and group email discussions. Please note that the course officially starts with the Zoom meetings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNo longer do you need to set aside a three-day weekend for an AIARE class, but you do need to commit time to complete the pre-course material and Zoom calls\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWho will teach the course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMeet your instructor Richard Bothwell. Richard has been an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAIARE avalanche educator for 15 years \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e a b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eackcountry ski\/splitboard guide for over 25 years. He is the \u003c\/span\u003eformer\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Executive Director of AIARE and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCo-Founder of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/Slablab.co\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1711127272279000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2s2xpuzjCZJG3xvW9kJxBm\" href=\"http:\/\/slablab.co\/\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/slablab.co\/\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" jslog=\"32272; 1:WyIjdGhyZWFkLWE6cjE5MjIzMzQwMjcxOTE4NjYzMzEiXQ..; 4:WyIjbXNnLWY6MTc5NDEwMDkxNzQ3ODQzMTk0NyJd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Slablab.co \u003c\/a\u003eas well as  the a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003euthor of the guidebook, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/beaconguidebooks.com\/product\/light-tours-of-tahoe-california-nevada\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/beaconguidebooks.com\/product\/light-tours-of-tahoe-california-nevada\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1711127272279000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw1EP3by7bn1u8FjVLp_5xho\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/beaconguidebooks.com\/product\/light-tours-of-tahoe-california-nevada\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Light Tours of Tahoe\"\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreakdown of Class Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-paced learning online, including both AIARE content and custom content from our partner OAC: approx 4 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmail Q\u0026amp;A sessions with instructors: approx 1 hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZoom call on Tuesday, a week before our class- approx 90 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZoom call on Thursday, the week of our class- approx 120 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField days on Saturday and Sunday- approx 8 hours each day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will have two Zoom calls before the class; One is an introduction to the course, your team, and answer initial questions. The second call will be when the team formulates the plan for our first field day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this format we expect to see two types of students; Well-prepared students who will get more from the class and be able to use the tools provided, and poorly prepared students who will be fighting to comprehend the basics when we meet in person. It's your choice. Be well prepared and get more from your class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackcountry travel is necessary during the course. Backcountry skis with skins, (randonee or telemark), snowshoes, and split boards are all acceptable means of transportation.  You do not need to be a great skier to take this class, but you do need to be a competent skier and able to travel in the backcountry. You should be able to ski\/ride on advanced intermediate slopes on ungroomed snow conditions. If your skiing is not up to that level, you are welcome to take this course on snowshoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule for this class:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo mandatory Zoom calls typically on a Tuesday and Thursday, from 6:30pm-8:30pm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eField Days on Saturday, 8:00am-5:00pm and Sunday, 8:00am-4pm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHave a question about this trip? Email us at sboutdoors@sportsbasement.com.\u003cbr\u003eYou may find our cancellation policy at the bottom of this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to the unique nature of this class we cannot accommodate cancellations or rescheduling within 14 days from the field days. The class starts with the first Zoom call. Our cancellation policy applies to this date. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sports Basement Outdoors","offers":[{"title":"April 13 2024 \/ April 14 2024","offer_id":40145510727752,"sku":"","price":630.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"January 4 2025 \/ January 5 2025","offer_id":40444548579400,"sku":"","price":630.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"February 22 2025 \/ February 23 2025","offer_id":40444549562440,"sku":"","price":630.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"March 15 2025 \/ March 16 2025","offer_id":40444550217800,"sku":"","price":630.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/7203\/files\/65e1fe908a5333cd8b05d09e.jpg?v=1710877735","url":"https:\/\/www.sportsbasement.com\/products\/aiare-1-avalanche-class","provider":"Sports Basement","version":"1.0","type":"link"}