Avi Companion Rescue Course near Seattle
Top three reasons to upgrade your skills near Seattle
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The Evergreen State’s backcountry season can last well into spring
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Home to several resorts and miles on end of superb ski terrain
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The slopes of Washington’s famous Mount Rainier offer something for anyone
As many resorts had to shut down due to Covid, more and more wintersport enthusiasts started heading to the backcountry for their dose of fun—and it’s easy to understand why. The deep, untouched fluff, adrenaline-inducing slopes, and crowd-free terrain are the perfect combo for any ski aficionado. Still, heading out-of-bounds is equally fun as it is risky, and the best way to avoid disaster is by learning necessary backcountry skills. Join a friendly guide in Stevens Pass just half an hour from downtown Seattle, and learn how to respond if you or someone from your group are caught in an avalanche. Improve your response skills with feedback from your instructors, explore the deepest snow in the Pacific Northwest, and head out to the backcountry with confidence!
SeasonFebruary through March |
Nearest citySeattle is under an hour from all locations |
Duration1 day |
Skill levelBeginner to advanced |
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Learning outcomes
This one-day Companion Rescue Course is specifically designed to help educate backcountry users on how to respond if you or someone from your group are caught in an avalanche. AIARE recommends that all backcountry travelers keep their skills up to date by taking the course at least every other year.
Some of the skills the course will cover:
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- Basic overview of avalanches
- Avalanche rescue principles
- Avalanche safety equipment
- Techniques for executing a backcountry avalanche rescue
- Companion rescue process
You’ll learn how to:
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- Describe what to do if you or a member of you party is caught in an avalanche
- Identify and be able to use gear necessary for avalanche rescue
- Improve your response skills with feedback from your instructors and peers
- Set up a realistic scenario in order to practice an avalanche rescue response
- Develop a plan for continued practice