About this Event
**This course is being offered in partnership between SheJumps and Alpenglow Expeditions. Please visit the to register. Registration MUST be completed through Alpenglow Expeditions. This page is intended only to promote the event. This course costs $685 + tax. **
Course Information
You’ve learned to move in your gear and the inner workings of avalanche rescues; where to next? It’s time to dive deeper into understanding avalanches, forecasts and their dangers. AIARE Level 1 is a comprehensive course that introduces students to the necessary decision-making tools for mitigating risk while traveling in avalanche terrain.
Our Women’s AIARE 1: 2-Day Hybrid Course in North Lake Tahoe is a comprehensive, entry-level avalanche course designed for women who have basic ski/snowboard touring experience. This class includes 8 hours of online learning and 2 days of classroom and field work.
Course dates: February 22-23,2025
Cost: $85 + tax
Course will cover:
- Understanding the avalanche phenomenon
- Mountain weather
- Identifying avalanche terrain
- Reading and applying local avalanche forecast
- Avalanche companion rescue review
- Understanding snowpack observations
- Traveling techniques in avalanche terrain
- How to prepare for backcountry travel
Students will come away with the tools to:
- Plan and facilitate making decisions in the backcountry
- Create and execute a tour plan for traveling in the backcountry
- Find relevant current avalanche forecast resources
- Efficiently identify avalanche terrain
Prerequisites
If you have less than 5 days of backcountry experience, you need to join our Backcountry 1.0 course first. Please see the preparation section for more information before reserving if you are not sure if you qualify.
Need rentals? Ski touring boots + skis, splitboard, touring backpack and avalanche kit are all available for rent and can be added to your cart during the checkout process.
Please note that the course cost does not include guide gratuities. You are under no obligation to tip the guides, but 10-15% of the course cost is highly recommended. The guides pool tips and accept cash or Venmo. We recommend tipping $50-100 for this course.
**This course is being offered in partnership between SheJumps and Alpenglow Expeditions. Please visit the to register. Registration MUST be completed through Alpenglow Expeditions. This page is intended only to promote the event. This course costs $685 + tax. **
Questions? Contact April at [email protected].
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All participants must sign the prior to participating in this event.
Spanish version of our waiver: Todos los participantes deben firmar la antes de participar en este evento.
To prioritize the health of our community, please do not attend a SheJumps event if you are experiencing any cold-like symptoms.
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Cancellation Policy
Please reference the Alpenglow Expeditions website for information about cancellations.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1985 Olympic Vly Rd #23, 1985 Olympic Valley Road, Olympic Valley, United States
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