AIARE Level 1 in New Hampshire
Top three reasons to upgrade your skills in New Hampshire
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Easy access as the slopes are close to your accommodations
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Learn about avalanche safety in New Hampshire’s stunning backcountry
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During down-time, ski your heart out on the Granite State’s high-quality snow
New Hampshire hides some of the best backcountry skiing in the Northeast. While NH may be more famous for the magnificent rock climbing routes, areas such as Mt. Washington and the White Mountains are true winter wonderlands, ideal for anyone looking to experience the Granite State’s majestic wilderness. However, when dealing with the backcountry, the risk of an avalanche is always there, and your time skiing New Hampshire’s slopes and enjoying the views could always be cut tragically short. Aim to be two steps ahead by taking the AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Safety course. This course, appropriate for anyone looking to travel in avalanche terrain, will teach you the fundamentals of avalanche hazard management, such as proper backcountry trip preparations, basic decision making, and optimal rescue techniques. Take the AIARE Level 1 in New Hampshire and make sure your trip goes by without a hitch!
SeasonDecember through March |
Nearest cityPortland, ME, is just 2 hours away from Glen, NH |
Duration3 days |
Skill levelBeginner to advanced |
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Learning outcomes
During this course, you will learn about:
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- types and characteristics of avalanches
- avalanche motion and size classification
- basics of metamorphism and the layering of the mountain snowpack
- new field observation techniques and snowpack tests
- avalanche “red flags”
- how to make an observation checklist and an avalanche danger scale
- companion rescue and equipment.
When it comes to trip planning and preparation, your instructor will teach you about avalanche terrain recognition, assessment, and selection, route finding, travel techniques, decision making, and human factors.