MOST AIARE COURSES & STUDENTS TRAINED IN 2024

We're honored to be named #1 by AIARE for running the most courses and training the most students in 2024.

As the most trusted provider of AIARE courses in North America, we're focused on providing expert instruction to small groups of 6 or less. We've developed our own online hybrid learning courses for AIARE 1 and AIARE 2, and were the first in North America to offer lift-accessed avalanche rescue courses!

Come join us and learn to stay safe in the backcountry!

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Reviews from Blackbird Adventurers

5.0 Average
208 Google Reviews

I took an AIARE 1 with Blackbird and couldn't recommend it more. The knowledge gained was well-worth every penny, and then some.

Andrew

Seattle, WA

Just took the "lift-accessed" Avalanche Rescue course, and it was a fantastic opportunity to act out more realistic rescue scenarios. Highly recommended!

Chris

Truckee, CA

Seriously experienced guides who do a phenomenal job of teaching methods for the backcountry. The course was thorough, impressive, and comprehensive. I only wished we had more time to spend with the guides!

Julie

Everett, WA

I took an AIARE 1 with Blackbird and couldn't recommend it more. The knowledge gained was well-worth every penny, and then some.

Andrew

Seattle, WA

Completed AIARE 1 w/ Blackbird. Instructors were very knowledgeable, experienced, patient, attentive, and down-to-earth in relating to clients across a wide spectrum of ability. Great group of people!

Andis

San Francisco, CA