AIARE LEVEL 2 CHAMONIX

A new course for 2018. AIARE 2 have been re-designed to build on skills introduced in AIARE 1. This is a 3 day course designed to advance your decision making skills in more complicated situations.

CERTIFICATION
This course has an evaluation component. We provide a completion certificate at the end of the course.

AIARE
Learn with the American Institution for Avalanche Research and Education. We work with fully qualified instructors using the up to date study materials.

AIARE LEVEL 2 CHAMONIX

American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) recreational course level 2

From 695.00€

Price per person for a group of minimum 4 participants.

		Intermediate tech level
		3 days course
		Groups of 12 maximum
		Maximum 6 students per instructor

AIARE mission is to “save lives through avalanche education”. We have no doubt this course could save your life.

The AIARE 2 is an avalanche awareness course specially designed to teach more advanced avalanche hazard management. It builds on skills introduced in AIARE 1. Students will learn how to analyze the weather, snow pack and avalanche processes and how to relate these factors to observations in the avalanche terrain. You will learn how to use your knowledge to plan and prepare a ski trip and how to lead a small group skiing in more complicated terrain.

A final debrief includes a knowledge quiz to test student comprehension and give feedback to course instructors. Students are encouraged and counseled on how to apply the skills learned and told that no course can fully guarantee safety, either during or after course completion. It will however, equip you with a much greater understanding of the mountain environment.

AIARE avalanche safety courses are the result of a collaboration between Canadian, Swiss and American mountain guides. AIARE sets curriculum standards for avalanche education from recreational to professional levels. The curriculum evolves with changes in the world of avalanche research and education. All AIARE instructors are certified and required to stay current for the level of course they are teaching.

There are currently 60 registered AIARE course providers and 200 instructors worldwide. Chamonix Experience is one of only two recognized AIARE course providers in Europe - more information can be found at www.avtraining.org.

Chamonix Experience has been working alongside AIARE for many years and it is important to us not only to guide our clients in the great mountains surrounding us, but also to educate them so they can understand the risks and approach the mountains safely.

This course is always run by an AIARE instructor, who is also a qualified UIAGM mountain guide, which means that you benefit from the AIARE syllabus, as well as the experience of the mountain guide who has been leading clients in the mountains for years.

Learning Outcomes

Identify and evaluate different avalanche hazards within the landscape
Use and interpret weather, snow and avalanche activity observations to locate appropriate terrain before and during the trip.
Demonstrate leadership skills within a small team that include initiating group discussion, promoting appropriate terrain selection, and using simple risk management strategies.
Use a basic forecasting framework with and without the help of local supporting avalanche information.

Level Requirements

Completed AIARE 1 course (strongly recommended) or equivalent Level 1 Avalanche training.
Ideally 1 winter season of practical experience after the AIARE 1 course before taking the (strongly recommended)
Completed Avalanche Rescue course
At least 1 year of ski touring experience

Included or not

Included

Guiding & Tuition

4 days of guiding and instruction by an UIAGM qualified mountain guide and AIARE level 2 qualified course leader.

Course Materials

AIARE course manual and field book.

Certificate

AIARE course certificate of completion.

Group Equipment

Ropes, safety equipment, etc will be provided when needed by your guide.

Office Support

Our team is based at the foot of the Aiguillle du Midi cable car and will be happy to help you with any questions you may have before, during or after your trip to Chamonix.

Not Included

Skis / Snowboards

The price does not include skis/snowboards, boots or clothing. If you do not have your own we can help you organise rental, please ask us for details.

Lift Passes

We will advise you on which lift passes you will need prior to your trip. If lift passes are required we can preorder them for you on request.

Insurance

We strongly recommend that you take our Search and Rescue mountain insurance - we can organise this for you on request.

Food & Drink

The price does not include lunch or snacks. You can bring your own food and we can stop for a picnic, or there may be the option to buy lunch at a mountain hut. Please make sure that you are carrying sufficient water and snacks as we will be in the mountains for a number of hours.

Accommodation in Chamonix

Accommodation in Chamonix is not included in the price but we would be happy to advise or organise it on request.

Travel to Chamonix

The price does not include flights, airport transfers or any other travel to/from Chamonix. However, we can organise airport transfers for you on request, please contact us for details.