Avalanche Rescue
Avalanche Rescue is a one-day, stand alone course that is designed for both new and experienced backcountry travelers and aspiring avalanche professionals. Avalanche rescue is designed to be retaken on a regular basis in order to keep current on best practices in rescue techniques and equipment.
New participants, participants who haven’t taken a Level 1 Avalanche Course, will learn the fundamentals of companion rescue, while returning participants and Level 1 grads will expand their skill set with advanced topics and realistic scenario practice to help improve their skills…all participants will be challenged with a custom tailored curriculum!
In addition, all SIET avalanche courses are led by AMGA/IFMGA Certified Mountain Guides who have extensive backcountry experience, have taught dozens of avalanche courses, and are well versed in the most current industry best practices. All SIET Avalanche Courses are endorsed by the American Avalanche Association.
All of our avalanche courses cover curriculum that meets and exceeds the guidelines of the American Avalanche Association and is equivalent to an AIARE 1 avalanche course. This program is 24 hours long with 60% of course time spent in the field and 40% in the classroom and/or online, as per AAA guidelines. Avalanche Rescue is a prerequisite for the Recreational Level 2 and Pro 1 courses.
Avalanche Rescue Practice Day
Course Topics and Learning Outcomes:
- Understand and demonstrate: priorities & actions to take if involved in an avalanche (as a victim or responder).
- Identify and be able to use gear necessary for avalanche rescue.
- Demonstrate effective application of search techniques by leading or participating in, companion rescue for one and two beacon burials within specified times and search areas.
- Improve their response skills and times during and after the course with feedback from instructors and peers.
- Group Plan communication
- Trailhead Checks
- Travel Protocols
- Understand and demonstrate methods and strategies used in locating burials without beacons
- Describe likely medical issues to anticipate once buried victims are excavated
- Understand how to request EMS resources and what to expect with larger ICS responses
Dates:
Dec 5, 8:30-4:30
Dec 12, 8:30-4:30
Dec 19, 8:30-4:30
Jan 9, 8:30-4:30
Cost:
$200, or $150 if taken with a SIET Level 1 Avalanche Course!
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Scholarships Available:
SIET offers a number of scholarships to help folks receive the training they need. Please check the Scholarships Page for more info.
Cancelation Policy:
If you need to cancel 60 days prior to the course, you will be given a full refund. Cancelations that occur after 60 days will not receive a refund. The course may also be cancelled due to bad weather, sickness, low enrollment, or other logistical challenges, in which case the course will be rescheduled or students will be given a credit or refund.