AIARE Level 2 Avalanche Course

The AIARE 2 is a three-day course that provides backcountry travelers an opportunity to advance their decision-making skills in more complex terrain. This course builds upon the introductory AIARE 1 and Avalanche Rescue courses.

Course Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites

Students must have completed an AIARE 1 and an AIARE Avalanche Rescue course prior to taking the AIARE 2. A winter of backcountry travel experience between AIARE 1 and AIARE 2 is recommended.

Differentiate between the AIARE 1 and AIARE 2 decision-making frameworks.
Apply the AIARE Framework in more complex terrain and with more information.
Better understand the limitations of data and how to manage uncertainty.
Increase technical snowpack observation skills.
Enhance group leadership and mentoring skills in the backcountry.

Technical Curriculum

The AIARE 2 technical curriculum focuses on advanced snow science and terrain navigation including: evaluating weather trends, manual snowpack observations, stability tests, and creating a trip plan for complex mountain terrain.