AIARE Avalanche Level 1 Course in Wasatch
Top three reasons to upgrade your skills in Wasatch
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Proximity to Salt Lake City makes the trip simpler and more practical
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Excellent snowfall conditions guarantee a world-class experience
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Enjoy Wasatch Range’s 400 mountains and 11,000-foot peaks
Towering imposingly in Salt Lake City’s backyard, Wasatch Range continues to attract thrillseekers worldwide with its alluring cliffs and powdery peaks. While the Range offers a myriad of different recreation opportunities, it’s especially generous to the skiers! The unique combination of heavy, dry, and powdery snow inspired local ski resorts to crown Wasatch’s snowfall as “the greatest snow on earth.” While this may be a bold statement to make, it’s an undisputed fact that the Wasatch Range offers some of the best skiing in North America—after all, it was home to the 2002 winter Olympics. However, when skiing on dangerous slopes, one can never be too careful. Avalanches are a very real possibility here, and the abundance of perilous cliffs and excellent snow make the mountain a great setting for your avalanche education course. Head to Wasatch for your AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course, and master the basics of avalanche safety in the coolest learning environment you could imagine.
SeasonDecember |
Nearest citySalt Lake City, UT is less than 2 hours away |
Duration3 days |
Skill levelBeginner to intermediate |
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Learning outcomes
This comprehensive course is meant to teach you about proper hazard evaluation, decision-making, and companion rescue practices in avalanche situations. You will learn techniques for evaluating hazards and managing risks when traversing avalanche-prone terrain.
Day 1: Two days before the field education, you will have an online meeting with your guide and introduction to the course. You and the guide will go through the avalanche bulletin and examine the plan for the rest of the tour.
Day 2: In the morning of day 2, you will be learning about proper beacon and probe use, as well as strategic shoveling. After that, the guide will teach you about proper weather and snow observations, testing snow pits and avalanche terrain ID.
Day 3: The final day is reserved for a participant-led tour. You will get the chance to take the initiative and test the skills you’ve learned during the course.