{"product_id":"3-day-beginner-aiare-level-1-avalanche-safety","title":"3-day Beginner AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Safety","description":"\u003cp\u003eStarting your journey into backcountry skiing can be challenging. Traveling in a winter environment has inherent risk. Snow conditions dramatically change throughout the winter, affecting snow stability. The ability to recognize avalanche terrain, assess the snow around you, and communicate effectively within your group is critical to your safety. This AIARE Level 1 avalanche course is designed to give students a basic understanding of why avalanches occur and to develop a framework for making decisions while traveling in avalanche terrain. Additionally, the course provides instruction in beacon use and companion rescue should an avalanche occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAIARE 1 follows a hybrid model, with approximately 8 hours of self-paced, online coursework followed by two 8-hour days in the field. You will receive access to this approximately 2 weeks before your course. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAll of our AIARE Level 1 courses require attendance at an online pre-course meeting 2 evenings before your course start date. For Sat-Sun courses this is typically Thursday evening 6:30-8:30pm. All online learning is due prior to this meeting. Your instructor will reach out before the course with more information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOverall, this course is best suited for those who have some experience in a winter backcountry environment, are familiar with their gear, and have participated in a free \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nwac.us\/avalanche-awareness-classes\/\" title=\"NWAC\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAvalanche Awareness\u003c\/a\u003e course. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is important to note that some of the avalanche rescue and snow pit testing components previously taught on an AIARE Level 1 course have been deemphasized in order to provide more field time for developing the decision-making skills that prevent backcountry users from being caught in avalanches. If you are looking for more devoted rescue practice and certification, check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kafadventures.com\/collections\/winter-avalanche\/products\/avalanche-rescue-course?_pos=2\u0026amp;_fid=cde2990a7\u0026amp;_ss=c\" title=\"Avalanche Rescue\"\u003eAvalanche Rescue\u003c\/a\u003e course.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kaf Adventures","offers":[{"title":"Mt. Hood","offer_id":52311493476653,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Snoqualmie Pass","offer_id":52311493509421,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mt. Rainier","offer_id":52311493542189,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0876\/5174\/6093\/files\/AIARE-avalanche-course-snow-pit.jpg?v=1741887961","url":"https:\/\/kafadventures.com\/products\/3-day-beginner-aiare-level-1-avalanche-safety","provider":"Kaf Adventures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}