Avalanche Rescue Course in Jackson Hole
Top three reasons to upgrade your skills in Jackson Hole
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Ski to your heart’s content in Grand Teton’s endless backcountry
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Explore and overcome the snowy peaks of the 40-mile-long Teton Range
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Experience Jackson Hole’s lively and authentic people and culture
With backcountry season drawing near, many of us will be drawn to the mountains, ready to plan our next ski trip. However, mountain adventures come with a fair share of risks. Avalanches come fast, they are unpredictable, and they can ruin a trip at best and put you in serious danger at worst. This is why, prior to heading for the slopes, you should take necessary precautions and learn how to keep yourself and your companions safe. Become a smarter and more confident skier with the Guided Avalanche Rescue course in Jackson Hole. Beginners will be taught proper behavior and protocols in avalanche situations, while those more versed in avalanche safety will get a chance to refresh their knowledge through realistic practice exercises. The classroom? The Grand Teton National park and its 300,000 acres of breathtaking wilderness. “It couldn’t happen to me”, you say? Let’s hope so. But if it does, it’s good to be ready. Find out more about avalanche awareness and managing backcountry risk from an AMGA/IFMGA guide Rob Coppolillo.
SeasonDecember through March |
Nearest citySalt Lake City, UT is a 4-5 hour drive away |
Duration1 day |
Skill levelBeginner to advanced |
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Learning outcomes
This one-day course is intended to be taken on a regular basis to maintain awareness of the best practices, rescue techniques and optimal gear for avalanche situations. Whether you’re a total beginner or an AIARE 1 or 2 Avalanche Course graduate, the AIARE Avalanche Rescue course is for you. The goals of the course are as follows:
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- Train backcountry travelers in Avalanche Rescue skills
- Increase the likelihood of survival in an avalanche
- Emphasize that education and avoiding getting caught in an avalanche is the best plan; rescue is a backup in case everything goes wrong.
- Provide skills, practice methods for proficiency at the Avalanche Rescue standard
- Promote a culture of routine avalanche rescue practice and attendance of an Avalanche
- Rescue course every two years