Gravity Haus has secured 18 spots for AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Safety classes in December, January + February (6 spaces/class). These hard-to-find classes are reserved for Gravity Haus members only on a first come first served basis. Regularly priced at $595/person, but available now to Gravity Haus members for $550/person.
THE COURSES
The courses are the standard AIARE Level 1 Avalanche 3-Day course, offered in the traditional classroom and field instruction format to introduce participants to the hazards of traveling in avalanche terrain.
Traveling in the backcountry requires a solid understanding of avalanche risk and the knowledge to mitigate these risks through appropriate terrain assessment and decision making. CAG’s AIARE certified leaders and instructors will teach you how to recognize, manage, and minimize these hazards and reduce risks.
You will learn:
- Trip Planning and Preparation
- Reading and understanding the avalanche forecast
- Classifications and characteristics of different types of avalanches
- Recognizing hazardous conditions
- Understanding a mountain snowpack
- Basics of route selection and terrain management
- Managing risk and decision making
- Human factors and influence
- Efficient use of beacon/shovel/probe
- Companion rescue techniques
- Group management
MEMBER PERKS
- Access: Gravity Haus has secured 18 spots across 3 different dates of AIARE Level 1 3-Day Courses offered by Colorado Adventure Guides, to lock-in members’ access these extremely sought after educational programs, and learn alongside fellow GH community members.
- Pricing Discount: These classes are $595 to the public, and we are offering them at a reduced rate of $550. Price includes: Local AIARE Certified Course Leader and Instructors, 24-hour course with a 6:1 maximum instructor to student ratio, student manual and weather-proof AIARE field book, use of beacon, shovel and probe (if needed)!
- Gravity Haus Pods: We have reserved a pod of 6 in each of these 3 classes exclusively for Gravity Haus members. These classes have 4 pods each, so there will be other attendees, but you will be assigned to the same pod, so you are learning exclusively alongside fellow members.
- Gravity Haus Gear: Once you register for these classes, if you need to get your hands on backcountry gear, members with Haus Quiver access can reserve through Haus Quiver!
