Backcountry

we believe backcountry education should begin before you arrive for the first day of your avalanche course. We know students get more out of their avalanche education when they’re not fiddling with gear or worried about making their first turns off-piste. That’s why we’ve developed a lesson progression to prepare you for your avalanche education. Our curriculum was developed by a team of experts with deep outdoor and experiential education roots, and we continue to hone it to better fit our students’ needs throughout each season. This year, we’ve revolutionized our approach to backcountry education by offering Backcountry 1, 2, and 3 lessons, as well as specialized clinics and mentorship opportunities, to help you feel fully prepared to take on your AIARE Rec-1 course.