SheJumps + Irwin Guides AIARE Level 2

330 Belleview Avenue,Crested Butte CO 81224

15 February, 2022

Description

SheJumps and Irwin Guides presents this women's only AIARE Level 2 in Crested Butte, Colorado! SheJumps and Irwin Guides presents this women's only AIARE Level 2 in Crested Butte, Colorado! The American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) is a 3-day, 24-hour introduction to avalanche hazards. With a mix of both classroom and field time, the focus of the course is to learn how to recognize hazards, how to manage and minimize them and finally how to respond in case of an emergency. Students will come away from the course having learned: How to prepare and plan for a backcountry tour How to analyze an avalanche forecast How to identify avalanche terrain & avalanche types How to recognize hazardous conditions Basic snow pack understanding Route selection and terrain features Snowpack tests and interpretation Educated decision making Basic rescue techniques Group management *Avalanche safety gear and backcountry touring set-ups can be rented for an additional fee. SheJumps is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the participation of women and girls in outdoor activities to foster confidence, leadership, and connection to nature and community through free and low-cost outdoor education. Our vision is to unearth the potential of all women and girls through outdoor play and connection to nature.