We'll cover the following topics and skills:
- What to do if you're caught in an avalanche
- What to do if your partner is caught in an avalanche
- How to use your beacon, shovel and probe
- Rescue equipment technology
- Rescue techniques for companion and small team rescue
- How terrain affects an avalanche rescue and how to use terrain to your advantage
- Visual search, transceiver search and spot probing
- Strategies for using your gear effectively
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose an AIARE Rescue Avalanche course in Mammoth?
Mammoth is an ideal location for an Avalanche Rescue course due to its consistent snowfall, high-elevation terrain, and diverse avalanche-prone landscapes. The area’s open bowls, steep chutes, and tree-lined slopes offer realistic settings for practicing critical rescue techniques, such as beacon searches, probing, and efficient digging methods.
Mammoth’s deep, layered snowpack provides valuable hands-on experience with varied snow conditions, while its frequently changing weather patterns help students learn to adapt rescue skills to different scenarios. This dynamic environment ensures participants leave with a well-rounded and practical understanding of avalanche rescue.
Why choose Blackbird Mountain Guides for your AIARE
Avalanche Rescue course?:
Choosing Blackbird Mountain Guides for your AIARE Avalanche Rescue course means learning from some of the most experienced and dedicated avalanche professionals in the industry. Blackbird’s instructors are seasoned backcountry guides with extensive hands-on experience in diverse avalanche terrain. We prioritize small group sizes, which allows for personalized instruction and in-depth practice of critical rescue skills, including beacon searches, probing, and efficient shoveling techniques.
We are also the #1 AIARE course provider in the U.S., committed to the highest standards of safety and education. With Blackbird, you gain practical knowledge, confidence, and skills to handle avalanche rescue situations, supported by a team that’s dedicated to your growth and safety in the backcountry.
For more info check out our blog post about what makes Blackbird's AIARE courses different.
This program requires at least 3 participants to run.