AIARE INFORMATION & EQUIPMENT LIST
WINTER 2025 QUARTER

PREPARATION FOR COURSES

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• Complete your Assumption of Potential Risk Form (X1 per course) - This will be sent to your LTCC e-mail. 

• Complete your annual Health Screening Medical Form (X1 annually) - This will be accessed through the Assumption of Potential Risk Form. 

• ​Prepare yourself with the "AIARE online learning module" as described in your pre-course e-mail.

• Other resources:

  • Helpful videos from AIARE at https://avtraining.org/resources/

• You should be familiar with all of your equipment by the start of the class. See the equipment list at the bottom of this page.

• Arrive on time to the classroom.

• Be prepared to transition outside, without having to return home for equipment or to a store for food and water​.​​

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GENERAL FORMAT OF AVALANCHE CLASSES

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• Bring all of your equipment to campus, though it can remain in your vehicle.

• Arrive by 8:00am to the classroom.

• Time spent in the classroom can vary before leaving for field sessions.

• Transition to field location in LTCC vehicle.

• 3:50pm (Level 1/2) or 4:50pm (Rescue) return to campus.

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COURSE DATES & LOCATIONS

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Reference our Upcoming Courses page for exact dates and locations.

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ACCOMMODATIONS, TRANSPORTATION & PARKING

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Participants are responsible for their own lodging. There are no planned overnights on AIARE courses. To reduce parking congestion, LTCC will provide transportation from campus to/from trailheads.

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EQUIPMENT

 

The safety and quality of your experience is determined in large part by the equipment and clothing that you choose to bring. You are responsible for ensuring your equipment is appropriate for the trip and in good condition. The WEOL program has beacons, shovels, probes, and snow study equipment to loan. Please communicate equipment needs with your instructor on the first morning of class:

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• Modern, three antennae beacon. Shovel manufactured for avalanche rescue and probe 270cm or longer.

• Skiers should have touring skis and climbing skins.

• Snowboarders should have splitboards and climbing skins, and know how to transition.

• Local retail and outfitting stores may offer touring skis/splitboard rentals.

• A backpack (+/- 30L) with food, water, extra gloves, warm hat, ball cap or visor, sunscreen, sunglasses, goggles, first aid kit including personal medications, repair kit, headlamp, 2 pencils, and other personal items needed.

• Weather appropriate clothing layers - cool for the ups and warm for the downs. A puffy jacket is recommended for inactive periods and/or emergencies.

• Helmets are recommended but not required.

• AIARE 2 students can bring their own snow study kits. The WEOL program will provide these to students as needed. ​​