Brush up on your backcountry safety skills with an AIARE Avalanche Rescue course Lake Tahoe, California. Suitable for both new and more experienced skiers and riders, this is perfect for those who’ve taken AIARE Level 1 and are looking for a refresher, or as a prerequisite for those looking to take their learning further with AIARE Level 2 or Pro 1. All students will have the opportunity to receive professional coaching for their rescue skills and will receive a rescue card acknowledging completion date at the end of the course. Practice skills in a realistic setting, receive feedback from a certified instructor, and keep up with current best practices, all in the stunning terrain of Lake Tahoe.
Enjoy a full day in the backcountry and learn some basic rescue skills in the Lake Tahoe area. Your guide will demonstrate how to use avalanche rescue gear, how to perform a rescue in different scenarios and how to care for a patient while waiting for medical services. Integrate skills and receive feedback on rescue response from a professional guide and gain experience for future adventures!
57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re travelling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Lake Tahoe, please refer to the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and Government of California websites.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
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During your course, you will learn about avalanche rescue, and self-evacuation equipment and their proper use. By spending the day in the Lake Tahoe backcountry, you will learn and implement new skills and techniques. Topics include:
What you get in this adventure:
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In order to enjoy this avalanche course, you need to have an excellent level of fitness. Skiers must be able to hike for many hours at a time while carrying a small pack.
For technical backcountry ski touring gear, you will need to bring:
For personal items, we recommend bringing:
All mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. You can rent:
If you need to rent gear, let us know and we can help make arrangements.
Morning — Meet & Greet
Meet your guide and go over the day’s goals.
Rest of Day — Field Work
After a short meet and greet, your team will move into the field and work on your rescue skills.
For this adventure, the max client to guide ratio is 6:1. The cost is per person and does not change due to the group size.
If you’d like to take a private course with just an instructor and your own group, AIARE Avalanche Rescue Courses in Lake Tahoe can be customized to your group’s specific needs. Contact us to make arrangements.
Mitigating avalanche risk is paramount for any excursion in the backcountry — that’s why it’s best to tour with a guide! Rest assured, your guide will set objectives that are attainable for the weather conditions on that particular day. Of course, inclement weather can always get in the way of backcountry skiing, but your guide will know the best course of action to take if the weather takes a turn.
On the rare occasion of truly bad weather, your guide will present you with suitable, safe alternatives. The most common practice is to move to a nearby location if it exists, or to reschedule your backcountry ski tour to a more favorable day.
If backcountry skiing is not possible on your scheduled day and no options presented are viable, you will be issued a full refund.
We highly recommended that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance. With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more.
If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!
To get to Lake Tahoe, most people fly into Reno-Tahoe International Airport. From there, you can rent a car or take a shuttle service, such as the South Tahoe Airporter. It is a one-hour drive to the Lake Tahoe area.
Prior to departure, each group will meet at the Alpenglow office located in Squaw Valley. Field sessions will take place in the backcountry near Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, or on Donner Pass. Location may change depending on snow conditions.
Day Trips Cancellations
Fully refundable within the initial 48 hours from booking, unless the trip date is less than 7 days from the time of the booking.
Cancellations up to 7 days prior to the trip date are refundable 100%.
Cancellations within 7 days prior to the trip date are non-refundable.
