AIARE 2 is a three-day course that gives you the skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to make smart decisions on your next out-of-bounds tour. You’ll expand your knowledge of human factors, terrain management, and risk-management so that you are more prepared to make smart choices in complex terrain — and guide others to do so.
Our certified instructors teach AIARE’s gold-standard curriculum—and at Bluebird, you’ll be part of a community that’s committed to quality education. From hiring professional educators to offering rental gear on site, everything we do is meant to build a welcoming environment. Here, students can feel comfortable learning, building their skills, practicing with their newfound knowledge, and asking questions of experts. Plus, how many courses can boast an on-site s’more supplier?
You will learn:
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How to be a leader and team player in a backcountry travel group
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Managing travel in complicated terrain and heightened avalanche conditions
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How to discuss and incorporate weather, terrain, and snowpack conditions into the decision-making process
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Managing travel in more remote areas with scarce resources
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How to analyze the snowpack in greater depth
Course Prerequisites:
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Ability to travel in avalanche terrain
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AIARE 1 Course or equivalent Level 1 training
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AIARE or A3 approved one-day Avalanche Rescue Course
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One season of backcountry travel experience after the Level 1 course
Course Dates (Courses take place entirely at Bluebird Backcountry and are a mix of classroom and on-snow portions):
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Wednesday March 2 - Friday March 4, 2022
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Monday March 7 - Wednesday March 9, 2022
*NEW!* Add an Advanced+ Backcountry Membership. Purchase together and automatically receive 10% off your AIARE course cost, two vouchers for advanced backcountry courses, plus exclusive access to our virtual community, and discounts on lessons and guided experiences.
