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Ski Mountaineering and Avalanche Leadership - Part I
American Alpine Institute

Ski Mountaineering and Avalanche Leadership - Part I

American Alpine Institute ETPL
This comprehensive course package is designed for individuals seeking to establish a solid foundation in winter backcountry travel. By combining our Intro to Backcountry Skiing course with AIARE 1 and AIARE Rescue, aspiring backcountry travelers will gain essential movement skills, decision-making tools, and rescue techniques all in one streamlined progression. This combo gives students everything you need to begin exploring avalanche terrain confidently. Ski Mountaineering and Avalanche Leadership - Part I teaches efficient techniques for uphill and downhill travel, gear use, and basic route finding. From there, AIARE 1 introduces avalanche hazard evaluation and terrain management, while AIARE Rescue provides the framework for effective partner rescue.
Visit the program website Erin-Leigh Hardy Vocational School Manager (360) 671-1505 erin-leigh@alpineinstitute.com

Financial information

Total tuition

$1,365.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Bellingham

Instructional methods

In-Person Variable Sites

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

4 Days

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

N/A

Credits

40

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Completion

Education Prerequisites

None

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

  • Intermediate level in-bounds skiing/snowboarding abilities being able to successfully and confidently complete blue runs inbounds
  • Have good physical fitness, including being able to hike for multiple hours with a 20 – 35lb backpack with minimal breaks
  • Be able to dress appropriately for being outside in snowy, winter conditions, and be outside for a full day
  • Be able to maintain your personal nutrition and hydration needs throughout the day (you may not have an official break for lunch – these are often done “on the go” – so you need to be able to manage your personal needs in this regard)

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Top industries for graduates

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.

Student characteristics

Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.