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3-day AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course, in Vail

Vail

Enjoy a 3 day AIARE level 1 avalanche course in beautiful Vail, in the Rockies of Colorado with one of our certified mountain guides.

Group

Rockies

3 Days

Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec

Occasional

All Levels


Highlights

  • Enjoy a 3 day, level 1 AIARE avalanche course in Vail, Colorado.
  • Receive instruction on a number of important skills and techniques.
  • Practice what you've learned in the beautiful Rocky mountains.

Description

During this 3-day AIARE level 1 avalanche course you will get to learn many important fundamentals that are important to know in the event you encounter an avalanche. Furthermore, the course takes place in beautiful Vail, in the Rockies of Colorado.

This course will take place in both the classroom, as well as the mountains and powder around Vail. As a result, everything you learn in the classroom, you will get to practice in the type of environment where avalanches could occur. And at the end of the course, you will receive an internationally recognized certificate that never expires.

Over the course’s 3 days, you will learn a great deal. Some examples of what will be covered includes terrain recognition, travel techniques and decision making through proper planning and observation. We will also cover companion rescue that includes the use of a beacon, snowpit introduction and analysis and more. Hence covering a wide spectrum of important skills and techniques crucial to avalanche safety.

Safety is vital when it comes to spending time in the mountains. Avalanches can occur. And it is important that you know how to handle yourself in the event you encounter one. As a result, we think this 3-day, level 1 course is perfect for anybody who values safety. To take this course in Vail, Colorado, just send us a request.

We also offer a 1-day rescue course, also in Vail, as well.

Price includes

- Guiding fee


Details

Accommodation

There are several comfortable accommodation options in Vail that we would be happy to recommend to you.

Meeting point

Vail

About the guide

One of our certified guides will take you skiing and climbing to some of the best spots in North America. In the USA we offer trips in California, Colorado, Maine, Alaska, Oregon, Arizona, Washington, Montana, Nevada, Texas, Utah and Vermont. And in Canada, you'll find tours in Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia.

Languages

English


What people are saying about E-S Adventure Guides North America

Bill Mullins

5.00

December, 2022

The guide was super kind friendly and helpful and we had a great time

thilo riegel

5.00

August, 2022

Ended up booking a one-night-and-one-day hike summiting Mt Shasta because Mt Rainier was booked out.

Chris King

5.00

August, 2022

Our guide Adrian was outstanding. Great trip, great guide. My son and I loved it- I would highly recommend the experience.

Nico Dekker

5.00

August, 2022

Very good guide and fantastic climbing experience.

Eglė Audronytė

5.00

August, 2022

I really loved it. Intro to rock climbing was an amazing experience. Explore-share team were so helpful in the process. The trip that I chose in the first place was not available and they managed to find alternatives and offer me the best possible solution in that situation. In the end I had a wonderful day and could not be happier!

Mitchell Johnson

5.00

June, 2022

Worth every minute! Would highly recommend!!

Paul Panelli

5.00

June, 2022

Our guide Lizzie was THE BEST. Highly recommend her for other groups.

Phillip Lolonis

1.00

March, 2022

Guide cancelled within 48 hrs and I was unable to find someone else and so far I’ve not been refunded. Put a small dent in my otherwise great trip to Revelstoke.

Peggy Meyer

5.00

March, 2022

Will was great wise and fun to spend the day with.

Lexi Brandon

5.00

February, 2022

It would have been helpful to know it was suppose to be a Matterhorn prep course. The goals of the group were a little different.

Lucie Laurendeau

5.00

February, 2022

All perfect

douglas lord

5.00

January, 2022

The traveller did not leave a comment.

Anthony Stanzi

5.00

January, 2022

The traveller did not leave a comment.

Kenji Tsubota

5.00

January, 2022

I was very glad to have the Back country ski tour in Montata by following reasons. 1. I had quick replies from my coordinator and guide whenever I asked something; 2. My guide was cool. 3. The tour was well-planned and appropriate duration. 4. Snow was in a good condition. Thank you!!

Renee Millett

1.00

January, 2022

Poor service from Explore-share! The vendor who provided the actual tour shared with Explore-share that heavy rains prevented them from doing a substantial section of the tour. I was not notified. The vendor also offered a substantial discount for what we were able to do and this was not shared with me either!

Carlos Ogarrio

4.00

December, 2021

The traveller did not leave a comment.

Allen Narkiewicz

5.00

November, 2021

Neil was our guide and he was amazing! We did Camelback mountain climbing and he knew all about it and the other nearby mountains. Lots of great info and fun. I took my two boys, 9 and 11 years old plus climbed myself (44 years old). So perfect for all ages and skill levels. Definitely worth doing!!!

Amanda Gardner

5.00

August, 2021

Guide was very experienced and very patient with us. We learned alot and he tried to fit in all the knowledge he could in one day, super awesome. A little tough going back and forth to get the trip set up hard to tell if the site is sketchy until you see reviews but all worked out. Ended up with an awesome day with an awesome guide. Overall pretty satisfied and thankful!

Jolene Gines

5.00

August, 2021

The traveller did not leave a comment.

Drew Cool

5.00

July, 2021

The traveller did not leave a comment.


 

 

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