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There is a lot of material to cover during this program and we want to maximize the experience for each participant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopics Covered in this Avalanche Course:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMountain Snowpack \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMountain Weather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Avalanche Problems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrip Planning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSnow and Weather Observations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHow to Practice Small Team Avalanche Rescue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTerrain Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHuman Factors and Assembling your Team\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrailhead Departure Check\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRoute Finding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrack Setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDescent Choices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eRequisite Experience \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis course is great for novices and experienced backcountry users alike, but we do require that you:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre Proficient at Using Your Gear.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e  If you are not, consider taking \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/blackbirdguides.com\/products\/intro-to-backcountry\" title=\"Introduction to backcountry skiing the perfect place for you to get dialed with your backcountry skills before taking an AIARE Avalanche Course in Lake Tahoe or Truckee\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/blackbirdguides.com\/products\/intro-to-backcountry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIntro to Backcountry\u003c\/a\u003e. It's an excellent way to build fundamental ski touring skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan ride Advanced Terrain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e at a ski resort.  The course venue may be in fairly benign terrain, but it is important that riders have an advanced riding ability to manage the highly variable snow conditions we experience in the backcountry.  These conditions are typically very different from those found at ski resorts, even in off-piste resort terrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHave Appropriate Gear to Ski\/Ride. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e You must have ski touring equipment or a splitboard. 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By understanding the dangers that exist, how to avoid them, and where to find high quality snow, you'll be ready for some great days in the backcountry!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlackbird's unique benefits over other avalanche courses include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexibility for your busy lifestyle. \u003c\/strong\u003e Say goodbye to taking off work or missing a great ski day to sit in a classroom.  You get the coursework done at your own pace before the field work starts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Online Content.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Our online course includes content created and curated by our AIARE and AMGA trained instructors.  We follow up our online course with a low-ratio, live webinar where participants are encouraged to ask questions, make comments, and engage with our instructors.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccess to the lessons after the course.  \u003c\/strong\u003eEveryone comes out of traditional avalanche courses feeling full of knowledge, but two weeks later they begin scratching their heads, wondering what they had discussed and learned during their course.  With the Blackbird A1, you always have access to the online program to review the lessons whenever you feel the need to brush up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop notch AIARE Avalanche Course Leaders.  \u003c\/strong\u003eOur course leaders are some of Tahoe's most experienced snow experts and instructors.  We have lived and breathed the Tahoe snowpack (thankfully not literally) and have years of experience guiding, performing avalanche control at Class A ski resorts and instructing courses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is not a “first-time backcountry skiing course.”\u003c\/strong\u003e If this is your first time backcountry skiing, please visit \u003ca title=\"Introduction to backcountry skiing the perfect place for you to get dialed with your backcountry skills before taking an AIARE Avalanche Course in Lake Tahoe or Truckee\" href=\"https:\/\/blackbirdguides.com\/products\/intro-to-backcountry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIntro to Backcountry\u003c\/a\u003e. We expect all participants on the Blackbird AIARE 1 to be proficient with their gear and basic ski touring movement. There is a lot of material to cover during this program and we want to maximize the experience for each participant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopics Covered in this Avalanche Course:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMountain Snowpack \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMountain Weather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Avalanche Problems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrip Planning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSnow and Weather Observations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHow to Practice Small Team Avalanche Rescue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTerrain Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHuman Factors and Assembling your Team\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrailhead Departure Check\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRoute Finding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrack Setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDescent Choices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLocation: Mammoth, CA\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eRequisite Experience \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis course is great for novices and experienced backcountry users alike, but we do require that you:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre Proficient at Using Your Gear.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e  If you are not, consider taking \u003ca title=\"Introduction to backcountry skiing the perfect place for you to get dialed with your backcountry skills before taking an AIARE Avalanche Course in Lake Tahoe or Truckee\" href=\"https:\/\/blackbirdguides.com\/products\/intro-to-backcountry\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/blackbirdguides.com\/products\/intro-to-backcountry\"\u003eIntro to Backcountry\u003c\/a\u003e. It's an excellent way to build fundamental ski touring skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan ride Advanced Terrain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e at a ski resort.  The course venue may be in fairly benign terrain, but it is important that riders have an advanced riding ability to manage the highly variable snow conditions we experience in the backcountry.  These conditions are typically very different from those found at ski resorts, even in off-piste resort terrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHave Appropriate Gear to Ski\/Ride. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e You must have ski touring equipment or a splitboard. Snowshoes can impede the progress of the team and disrupt the learning outcomes for our guests.  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave functional avalanche tools (we rent \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbirdguides.com\/products\/avalanche-gear-rental\" title=\"Transceiver, Shovel and probe for use on an AIARE avalanche course in Truckee or Lake Tahoe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAvy Gear\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbirdguides.com\/products\/backcountry-pack\" title=\"A backcountry skiing or splitboarding backpack rental for use on an AIARE avalanche course in Truckee or Lake Tahoe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePacks\u003c\/a\u003e), including: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDigital Beacon (newer than 5 years old or recently checked by the manufacturer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHigh Quality Aluminum Shovel (plastic blades often break in dense avalanche debris)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Quality Probe (modern, quick-draw style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Blackbird Mountain Guides","offers":[{"title":"November 29-30, 2025","offer_id":50503149355307,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"December 6-7, 2025","offer_id":50503153418539,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"December 13-14, 2025","offer_id":50503154860331,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"December 16-17, 2025 (Midweek Course)","offer_id":50503155417387,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"December 20-21, 2025","offer_id":50503156859179,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"December 27-28, 2025","offer_id":50503157645611,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"January 3-4, 2026","offer_id":50503158268203,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"January 10-11, 2026","offer_id":50503158694187,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"January 13-14, 2026 (Midweek Course)","offer_id":50503159021867,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"January 17-18, 2026","offer_id":50503159906603,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"January 24-25, 2026","offer_id":50503160824107,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"January 31 - February 1, 2026","offer_id":50503161119019,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"February 7-8, 2026","offer_id":50503161708843,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"February 14-15, 2026","offer_id":50503162134827,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"February 17-18, 2026 (Midweek Course)","offer_id":50503163674923,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"February 21-22, 2026","offer_id":50503165542699,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"February 28 - March 1, 2026","offer_id":50503165935915,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"March 7-8, 2026","offer_id":50503167770923,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"March 14-15, 2026","offer_id":50503168196907,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"March 17-18, 2026 (Midweek Course)","offer_id":50503168590123,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"March 21-22, 2026","offer_id":50503170097451,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"March 28-29, 2026","offer_id":50503170818347,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"April 4-5, 2026","offer_id":50503174717739,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"April 11-12, 2026","offer_id":50503175012651,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0298\/8159\/8051\/files\/Eastern_Sierra_Backcountry_Skiing_2.jpg?v=1632604756"},{"product_id":"aiare-1-avalanche-course-tahoe","title":"AIARE 1 Avalanche Course - Tahoe","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur AIARE 1 Avalanche Course features two full days in the field and an online course built by Blackbird Mountain Guides.\u003c\/strong\u003e It provides a foundation for assessing and managing avalanche hazard as well as finding the best turns in the backcountry! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis avalanche course will give you confidence to make sound decisions in avalanche terrain and will be your foundation of skills and knowledge\u003c\/strong\u003e as you progress into more challenging terrain. By understanding the dangers that exist, how to avoid them, and where to find high quality snow, you'll be ready for some great days in the backcountry!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlackbird's unique benefits over other avalanche courses include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexibility for your busy lifestyle. \u003c\/strong\u003e Say goodbye to taking off work or missing a great ski day to sit in a classroom.  You get the coursework done at your own pace before the field work starts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Online Content.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Our online course includes content created and curated by our AIARE and AMGA trained instructors.  We follow up our online course with a low-ratio, live webinar where participants are encouraged to ask questions, make comments, and engage with our instructors.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccess to the lessons after the course.  \u003c\/strong\u003eEveryone comes out of traditional avalanche courses feeling full of knowledge, but two weeks later they begin scratching their heads, wondering what they had discussed and learned during their course.  With the Blackbird A1, you always have access to the online program to review the lessons whenever you feel the need to brush up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop notch AIARE Avalanche Course Leaders.  \u003c\/strong\u003eOur course leaders are some of Tahoe's most experienced snow experts and instructors.  We have lived and breathed the Tahoe snowpack (thankfully not literally) and have years of experience guiding, performing avalanche control at Class A ski resorts and instructing courses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is not a “first-time backcountry skiing course.”\u003c\/strong\u003e If this is your first time backcountry skiing, please visit \u003ca title=\"Introduction to backcountry skiing the perfect place for you to get dialed with your backcountry skills before taking an AIARE Avalanche Course in Lake Tahoe or Truckee\" href=\"https:\/\/blackbirdguides.com\/products\/intro-to-backcountry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIntro to Backcountry\u003c\/a\u003e. We expect all participants on the Blackbird AIARE 1 to be proficient with their gear and basic ski touring movement. There is a lot of material to cover during this program and we want to maximize the experience for each participant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopics Covered in this Avalanche Course:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMountain Snowpack \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMountain Weather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Avalanche Problems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrip Planning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSnow and Weather Observations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHow to Practice Small Team Avalanche Rescue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTerrain Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHuman Factors and Assembling your 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Course in Lake Tahoe or Truckee\" href=\"https:\/\/blackbirdguides.com\/products\/intro-to-backcountry\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/blackbirdguides.com\/products\/intro-to-backcountry\"\u003eIntro to Backcountry\u003c\/a\u003e. It's an excellent way to build fundamental ski touring skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan ride Advanced Terrain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e at a ski resort.  The course venue may be in fairly benign terrain, but it is important that riders have an advanced riding ability to manage the highly variable snow conditions we experience in the backcountry.  These conditions are typically very different from those found at ski resorts, even in off-piste resort terrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHave Appropriate Gear to Ski\/Ride. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e You must have ski touring equipment or a splitboard. Snowshoes can impede the progress of the team and disrupt the learning outcomes for our guests.  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave functional avalanche tools (we rent \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbirdguides.com\/products\/avalanche-gear-rental\" title=\"Transceiver, Shovel and probe for use on an AIARE avalanche course in Truckee or Lake Tahoe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAvy Gear\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbirdguides.com\/products\/backcountry-pack\" title=\"A backcountry skiing or splitboarding backpack rental for use on an AIARE avalanche course in Truckee or Lake Tahoe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePacks\u003c\/a\u003e), including: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDigital Beacon (newer than 5 years old or recently checked by the manufacturer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHigh Quality Aluminum Shovel (plastic blades often break in dense avalanche debris)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Quality Probe (modern, quick-draw style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Blackbird Mountain Guides","offers":[{"title":"November 29-30, 2025","offer_id":50503186940203,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"December 6-7, 2025","offer_id":50503196803371,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"December 13-14, 2025 (South Lake Tahoe)","offer_id":50503197557035,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"December 13-14, 2025","offer_id":50503197983019,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"December 16-17, 2025 (Midweek Course)","offer_id":50503198048555,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"December 20-21, 2025","offer_id":50503202275627,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"December 27-28, 2025","offer_id":50503202832683,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"January 3-4, 2026","offer_id":50503203324203,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"January 10-11, 2026 (South Lake Tahoe)","offer_id":50503203881259,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"January 10-11, 2026","offer_id":50503204372779,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"January 13-14, 2026 (Midweek Course)","offer_id":50503204503851,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"January 17-18, 2026 (South Lake Tahoe)","offer_id":50503205159211,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"January 17-18, 2026","offer_id":50503208763691,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"January 24-25, 2026","offer_id":50503208993067,"sku":"","price":645.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"January 31 - 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Our program boasts a full day of Avalanche Rescue that provides a substantial amount of practice to set you and your team up to deal with a real emergency. The subsequent two days are spent in the field covering weather and snowpack observations, terrain assessment and decision making in avalanche terrain, with no additional rescue practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe outcome is that you get a better understanding of avalanche rescue and decision making in avalanche terrain!  \u003c\/strong\u003eThe skills that you'll leave this program with will be significantly improved when compared to taking an AIARE 1 and a rescue course separately.  This program is the baseline of fundamental avalanche knowledge for any serious backcountry skier or rider. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRequisite Experience \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur AIARE 1 and Avalanche Rescue programs are made for backcountry riders looking to assess avalanche risk, improve their backcountry decision-making, establish a solid foundation for rescue skills and become reliable backcountry partners. \u003c\/strong\u003e These courses are great for novices to expert level backcountry users alike, but we require that you:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAre Proficient at Using Your Gear. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e If you are not, consider taking the Introduction to Backcountry Skiing, an excellent way to gain a basic understanding of ski touring.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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snowshoes.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlease do not plan on using snowshoes during this course\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e as it can impede the progress of the team.  Likewise, a safety concern for the team is having functional avalanche tools, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDigital Beacon (newer than 5 years old or recently checked by the manufacturer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" 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data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe outcome is that you get a better understanding of avalanche rescue and decision making in avalanche terrain!  \u003c\/strong\u003eThe skills that you'll leave this program with will be significantly improved when compared to taking an AIARE 1 and a rescue course separately.   This program is the baseline of fundamental avalanche knowledge for any serious backcountry skier or rider. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRequisite Experience \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur AIARE 1 and Avalanche Rescue programs are made for backcountry riders looking to assess avalanche risk, improve their backcountry decision-making, establish a solid foundation for rescue skills and become reliable backcountry partners. \u003c\/strong\u003e These courses are great for novices to expert level backcountry users alike, but we require that you:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAre Proficient at Using Your Gear. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e If you are not, consider taking our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbirdguides.com\/products\/intro-to-backcountry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIntro to Backcountry Skiing\u003c\/a\u003e Course, an excellent way to gain a basic understanding of ski touring.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCan ride Advanced Terrain at a ski resort.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e  The course venue may be in fairly benign terrain, but it is important that riders have an advanced riding ability to manage the highly variable snow conditions we experience in the backcountry.  These conditions are typically very different from those found at ski resorts, even in off-piste resort terrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHave Appropriate Gear.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e  Ski touring bindings or splitboards are much more functional than snowshoes.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlease do not plan on using snowshoes during this course\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e as it can impede the progress of the team.  Likewise, a safety concern for the team is having functional avalanche tools, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDigital Beacon (newer than 5 years old or recently checked by the manufacturer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHigh Quality Aluminum Shovel (plastic blades often break in dense avalanche debris)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHigh Quality Probe (modern, quick-draw style)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out our Women's \u003ca title=\"Women's AIARE 1 + Rescue Course in Tahoe\" href=\"https:\/\/blackbirdguides.com\/products\/womens-aiare-1-rescue-avalanche-course-tahoe\"\u003eAIARE 1 + Rescue Course\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackbird Mountain Guides","offers":[{"title":"December 12-14, 2025","offer_id":50503320535339,"sku":"","price":825.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"December 19-21, 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2026","offer_id":50503356186923,"sku":"","price":825.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"April 10-12, 2026","offer_id":50503357759787,"sku":"","price":825.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0298\/8159\/8051\/files\/20210106_135831_bc151a58-af39-4d4a-bcb8-10858f24e878.jpg?v=1714519245"},{"product_id":"aiare-1-rescue-avalanche-course-tahoe","title":"AIARE 1 + Rescue Avalanche Course - Tahoe","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat\u003cstrong\u003e makes The AIARE 1 + Rescue better than an AIARE 1? \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis program is two courses in one, where the sum is greater than its parts. \u003c\/strong\u003e The AIARE 1 + Rescue is our one-of-a-kind lift accessed Avalanche Rescue course coupled with a more in-depth and involved AIARE 1 program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the AIARE 1 portion of the AIARE 1 + Rescue provide a better experience than a normal AIARE 1?  \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is simple: normal AIARE 1 avalanche courses devote a significant amount of time to avalanche rescue, which is realistically an introduction to avalanche rescue with additional practice required for significant results.  Our program boasts a full day of Lift Accessed Avalanche Rescue that provides a substantial amount of practice to set you and your team up to deal with a real emergency.  The subsequent two days are spent in the field covering weather and snowpack observations, terrain assessment and decision making in avalanche terrain, with no additional rescue practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe outcome is that you get a better understanding of avalanche rescue and decision making in avalanche terrain!  \u003c\/strong\u003eThe skills that you'll leave this program with will be significantly improved when compared to taking an AIARE 1 and a rescue course separately.   This program is the baseline of fundamental avalanche knowledge for any serious backcountry skier or rider. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRequisite Experience \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur AIARE 1 and Avalanche Rescue programs are made for backcountry riders looking to assess avalanche risk, improve their backcountry decision-making, establish a solid foundation for rescue skills and become reliable backcountry partners. \u003c\/strong\u003e These courses are great for novices to expert level backcountry users alike, but we require that you:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAre Proficient at Using Your Gear. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e If you are not, consider taking our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbirdguides.com\/products\/intro-to-backcountry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIntro to Backcountry Skiing\u003c\/a\u003e Course, an excellent way to gain a basic understanding of ski touring.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCan ride Advanced Terrain at a ski resort.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e  The course venue may be in fairly benign terrain, but it is important that riders have an advanced riding ability to manage the highly variable snow conditions we experience in the backcountry.  These conditions are typically very different from those found at ski resorts, even in off-piste resort terrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHave Appropriate Gear.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e  Ski touring bindings or splitboards are much more functional than snowshoes.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlease do not plan on using snowshoes during this course\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e as it can impede the progress of the team.  Likewise, a safety concern for the team is having functional avalanche tools, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDigital Beacon (newer than 5 years old or recently checked by the manufacturer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHigh Quality Aluminum Shovel (plastic blades often break in dense avalanche debris)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 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Pass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere are some of the benefits of our Avalanche Rescue Course:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuild Foundational Skills.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe start with the basics: what to do if you or your partner is caught in an avalanche.  Then we cover the critical skills you need to enact an effective avalanche rescue: beacon and visual search, probing the victim, and strategically digging them out.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor Demonstration. \u003c\/strong\u003eAfter we've built a solid foundation of skills, we'll demonstrate what they look like in real-time by performing a rescue in a scenario set up by the participants. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParticipant Scenarios. \u003c\/strong\u003e The cornerstone of the Avalanche Rescue Course is getting to practice with the mentorship and coaching of an experienced AIARE Avalanche Instructor.  We start with simple scenarios and build to more complex ones as we gain confidence in our skills.  We aim to maximize time performing scenarios to gain as much experience as possible throughout the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMt Baker and Snoqualmie Pass are ideal venues for this program, providing access to a great range of terrain for scenarios. \u003c\/strong\u003e Variety in the terrain lends itself to learning important lessons about how the terrain affects an avalanche rescue. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperienced AIARE Course Leaders.  \u003c\/strong\u003eOur team has a deep understanding of the Washington snowpack, and our experience is drawn from seasons of backcountry ski guiding, performing avalanche control as ski patrollers, and instructing avalanche courses.  All of our avalanche courses are taught by certified AIARE instructors and course leaders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbirdguides.com\/products\/private-aiare-avalanche-rescue-course\" title=\"Private Avalanche rescue course for your group\"\u003ePrivate Programs available\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003c\/b\u003eThis program is perfect for getting you and your ski partners or small team up to speed on avalanche rescue. \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eContact us today to pick a private date for your group!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe topics that will be covered are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to do if you're caught in an avalanche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to do if your partner is caught in an avalanche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use your beacon, shovel and probe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRescue equipment technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRescue techniques for companion and small team rescue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow terrain affects an avalanche rescue and how to use terrain to your advantage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisual search, transceiver search and spot probing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrategies for using your gear effectively\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eRequisite Experience \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can take the Avalanche Rescue Course before or after the AIARE 1 Avalanche Course\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe require that you:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre Proficient at Using Your Touring Gear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e We will teach you how to use the Avalanche Rescue Tools, but if you are not proficient with your touring gear, consider taking \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbirdguides.com\/products\/intro-to-backcountry-skiing-mt-baker-snoqualmie-pass\" title=\"Intro to backcountry skiing course in Mt Baker Snoqualmie Pass\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIntroduction to Backcountry Skiing.\u003c\/a\u003e  It is an excellent way to gain a basic understanding of ski touring equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan ride Advanced 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utilize lifts to get you more practice in realistic scenarios, in real terrain, without wasting time on the approach or in a flat meadow.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere are some of the unique benefits of our Avalanche Rescue Course:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractice Avalanche Rescue, Top Down. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur program allows participants to do multiple top-down search scenarios.  Each scenario starts at the top of the avalanche path, so you can practice searching with your skis or board in downhill mode. 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too! \u003c\/b\u003eThis program is perfect for getting you and your ski partners or small team up to speed on avalanche rescue. \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eContact us today to pick a private date for your group!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe topics that will be covered are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to do if you're caught in an avalanche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to do if your partner is caught in an avalanche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use your beacon, shovel and probe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRescue equipment technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRescue techniques for companion and small team rescue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow terrain affects an avalanche rescue and how to use terrain to your advantage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisual search, transceiver search and spot probing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrategies for using your gear effectively\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eRequisite Experience \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can take the Avalanche Rescue Course before or after the AIARE 1 Avalanche Course\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe do require that you:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre Proficient at Using Your Touring Gear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e We will teach you how to use the Avalanche 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There is a lot of material to cover during this program and we want to maximize the experience for each participant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopics Covered in this Avalanche Course:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMountain Snowpack \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMountain Weather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Avalanche Problems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrip Planning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSnow and Weather Observations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHow to Practice Small Team Avalanche Rescue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTerrain Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHuman Factors and Assembling your Team\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrailhead Departure Check\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRoute Finding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrack Setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDescent Choices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eRequisite Experience \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis course is great for novices and experienced backcountry users alike, but we do require that you:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre Proficient at Using Your Gear.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e  If you are not, consider taking \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/blackbirdguides.com\/products\/intro-to-backcountry\" title=\"Introduction to backcountry skiing the perfect place for you to get dialed with your backcountry skills before taking an AIARE Avalanche Course in Lake Tahoe or Truckee\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIntro to Backcountry\u003c\/a\u003e. It's an excellent way to build fundamental ski touring skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan ride Advanced Terrain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e at a ski resort.  The course venue may be in fairly benign terrain, but it is important that riders have an advanced riding ability to manage the highly variable snow conditions we experience in the backcountry.  These conditions are typically very different from those found at ski resorts, even in off-piste resort terrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHave Appropriate Gear to Ski\/Ride. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e You must have ski touring equipment or a splitboard. 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Oregon","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes The AIARE 1 + Rescue better than an AIARE 1? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis program is two courses in one, where the sum is greater than its parts. \u003c\/strong\u003e The AIARE 1 + Rescue is our one-of-a-kind Avalanche Rescue course coupled with a more in-depth and involved AIARE 1 program. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the AIARE 1 portion of the AIARE 1 + Rescue provide a better experience than a normal AIARE 1?  \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is simple: normal AIARE 1 avalanche courses devote a significant amount of time to avalanche rescue, which is realistically an introduction to avalanche rescue with additional practice required for significant results. Our program boasts a full day of Avalanche Rescue that provides a substantial amount of practice to set you and your team up to deal with a real emergency. The subsequent two days are spent in the field covering weather and snowpack observations, terrain assessment and decision making in avalanche terrain, with no additional rescue practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe outcome is that you get a better understanding of avalanche rescue and decision making in avalanche terrain!  \u003c\/strong\u003eThe skills that you'll leave this program with will be significantly improved when compared to taking an AIARE 1 and a rescue course separately.  This program is the baseline of fundamental avalanche knowledge for any serious backcountry skier or rider. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRequisite Experience \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur AIARE 1 and Avalanche Rescue programs are made for backcountry riders looking to assess avalanche risk, improve their backcountry decision-making, establish a solid foundation for rescue skills and become reliable backcountry partners. \u003c\/strong\u003e These courses are great for novices to expert level backcountry users alike, but we require that you:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAre Proficient at Using Your Gear. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e If you are not, consider taking the Introduction to Backcountry Skiing, an excellent way to gain a basic understanding of ski touring.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCan ride Advanced Terrain at a ski resort.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e  The course venue may be in fairly benign terrain, but it is important that riders have an advanced riding ability to manage the highly variable snow conditions we experience in the backcountry.  These conditions are typically very different from those found at ski resorts, even in off-piste resort terrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHave Appropriate Gear.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e  Ski touring bindings or splitboards are much more functional than snowshoes.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlease do not plan on using snowshoes during this course\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e as it can impede the progress of the team.  Likewise, a safety concern for the team is having functional avalanche tools, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDigital Beacon (newer than 5 years old or recently checked by the manufacturer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" 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Course:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuild Foundational Skills.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe start with the basics: what to do if you or your partner is caught in an avalanche.  Then we cover the critical skills you need to enact an effective avalanche rescue: beacon and visual search, probing the victim, and strategically digging them out.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor Demonstration. \u003c\/strong\u003eAfter we've built a solid foundation of skills, we'll demonstrate what they look like in real-time by performing a rescue in a scenario set up by the participants. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParticipant Scenarios. \u003c\/strong\u003e The cornerstone of the Avalanche Rescue Course is getting to practice with the mentorship and coaching of an experienced AIARE Avalanche Instructor.  We start with simple 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href=\"https:\/\/blackbirdguides.com\/products\/private-aiare-avalanche-rescue-course\" title=\"Private Avalanche rescue course for your group\"\u003ePrivate Programs available\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003c\/b\u003eThis program is perfect for getting you and your ski partners or small team up to speed on avalanche rescue. \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eContact us today to pick a private date for your group!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe topics that will be covered are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to do if you're caught in an avalanche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to do if your partner is caught in an avalanche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use your beacon, shovel and probe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRescue equipment technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRescue techniques for companion and small team rescue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow terrain affects an avalanche rescue and how to use terrain to your advantage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisual search, transceiver search and spot probing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrategies for using your gear effectively\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eRequisite Experience \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can take the Avalanche Rescue Course before or after the AIARE 1 Avalanche Course\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe require that you:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre Proficient at Using Your Touring Gear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e We will teach you how to use the Avalanche Rescue Tools, but if you are not proficient with your touring gear, consider taking \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbirdguides.com\/products\/intro-to-backcountry-skiing-mt-baker-snoqualmie-pass\" title=\"Intro to backcountry skiing course in Mt Baker Snoqualmie Pass\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIntroduction to Backcountry Skiing.\u003c\/a\u003e  It is an excellent way to gain a basic understanding of ski touring equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan ride Advanced Terrain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at a ski resort.  The course venue offers challenging terrain and snow conditions, and it is important that riders have an advanced riding ability to manage highly variable snow conditions while using their avalanche rescue gear. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHave Appropriate Gear.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alpine touring skis and bindings or splitboards are required since we may choose to skin during the program during our searches.  In addition to your AT skis or splitboard, you must have modern and functional avalanche rescue tools, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigital Beacon (newer than 5 years old or recently checked by the manufacturer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh Quality Aluminum Shovel (plastic blades often break in dense snow and\/or avalanche debris)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Quality Probe (modern, quick-draw style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can also \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackbirdguides.com\/products\/avalanche-gear-rental\" title=\"Blackbird Mountain Guides Avalanche Gear Rental including beacon, shovel and probe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erent Avalanche Gear from us\u003c\/a\u003e for your course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Blackbird Mountain Guides","offers":[{"title":"December 12, 2025","offer_id":51037236298027,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"December 19, 2025","offer_id":51037236363563,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"December 20, 2025","offer_id":51037236396331,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"December 26, 2025","offer_id":51037236429099,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"January 2, 2026","offer_id":51037236494635,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"January 9, 2026","offer_id":51037236560171,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"January 10, 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Weather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Avalanche Problems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrip Planning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerrain Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuman Factors and Assembling your Team\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrailhead Departure Check\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoute Finding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack Setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescent 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By understanding the dangers that exist, how to avoid them, and where to find high quality snow, you'll be ready for some great days in the backcountry!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlackbird's unique benefits over other avalanche courses include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexibility for your busy lifestyle. \u003c\/strong\u003e Say goodbye to taking off work or missing a great ski day to sit in a classroom.  You get the coursework done at your own pace before the field work starts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Online Content.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Our online course includes content created and curated by our AIARE and AMGA trained instructors.  We follow up our online course with a low-ratio, live webinar where participants are encouraged to ask questions, make comments, and engage with our instructors.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccess to the lessons after the course.  \u003c\/strong\u003eEveryone comes out of traditional avalanche courses feeling full of knowledge, but two weeks later they begin scratching their heads, wondering what they had discussed and learned during their course.  With the Blackbird A1, you always have access to the online program to review the lessons whenever you feel the need to brush up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop notch AIARE Avalanche Course Leaders.  \u003c\/strong\u003eOur course leaders are some of Tahoe's most experienced snow experts and instructors.  We have lived and breathed the Tahoe snowpack (thankfully not literally) and have years of experience guiding, performing avalanche control at Class A ski resorts and instructing courses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is not a “first-time backcountry skiing course.”\u003c\/strong\u003e If this is your first time backcountry skiing, please visit \u003ca title=\"Introduction to backcountry skiing the perfect place for you to get dialed with your backcountry skills before taking an AIARE Avalanche Course in Lake Tahoe or Truckee\" href=\"https:\/\/blackbirdguides.com\/products\/intro-to-backcountry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIntro to Backcountry\u003c\/a\u003e. We expect all participants on the Blackbird AIARE 1 to be proficient with their gear and basic ski touring movement. There is a lot of material to cover during this program and we want to maximize the experience for each participant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopics Covered in this Avalanche Course:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMountain Snowpack \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMountain Weather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Avalanche Problems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrip Planning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSnow and Weather Observations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHow to Practice Small Team Avalanche Rescue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTerrain Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHuman Factors and Assembling your Team\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrailhead Departure Check\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRoute Finding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTrack Setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDescent Choices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eSouth Lake Tahoe 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Course in Lake Tahoe or Truckee\" href=\"https:\/\/blackbirdguides.com\/products\/intro-to-backcountry\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/blackbirdguides.com\/products\/intro-to-backcountry\"\u003eIntro to Backcountry\u003c\/a\u003e. It's an excellent way to build fundamental ski touring skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan ride Advanced Terrain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e at a ski resort.  The course venue may be in fairly benign terrain, but it is important that riders have an advanced riding ability to manage the highly variable snow conditions we experience in the backcountry.  These conditions are typically very different from those found at ski resorts, even in off-piste resort terrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" 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