CO SheJumps AIARE Avalanche Rescue: Crested Butte

330 Belleview Avenue,Crested Butte CO 81224

15 February, 2021

Description

Join SheJumps + Irwin Guides for a women's only AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course AIARE Avalanche Rescue is a one-day stand-alone course that is intended to be retaken on a regular basis in order to stay current in rescue techniques and gear. Each participant will have the opportunity to receive professional coaching on their rescue skills and will receive a rescue card acknowledging completion date at course end. AIARE Avalanche Rescue is a prerequisite for the AIARE 2 and Pro 1 courses. AIARE recommends that all backcountry travelers keep their skills current by taking an Avalanche Rescue Course and receiving a rescue card at least every other year. Price: $175 Registration MUST be completed through Irwin Guides: 1-970-349-5430 In order to sign up you MUST CALL Irwin Guides at 1-970-349-5430. See more information at http://irwinguides.com/aiare-avalanche-rescue.COURSE OBJECTIVES At the end of the Avalanche Rescue course, the students should be able to: Describe what to do if they or a member of their party are/is caught in an avalanche.Identify and be able to use gear necessary for avalanche rescue.Set up a realistic scenario in order to practice an avalanche rescue response.Improve their response skills and times during and after the course with feedback from instructors and peers.Develop a plan for continued practice.The American Institute for Avalanche Research & Education (AIARE) was started in Crested Butte, through a partnership with Irwin Guides and has gone on to become nationally and internationally recognized as the standard of avalanche education for backcountry professionals and enthusiasts alike. Irwin Guides is the oldest AIARE provider in the nation, a title of which we are immensely proud - we've been doing this longer than anyone else out there. SheJumps mission is to increase participation of women and girls in outdoor activities and we are excited to provide outdoor education opportunities to empower women in the outdoor community. The AIARE Rescue course is a great way to hone and learn essential backcountry skills. In order to sign up you MUST CALL Irwin Guides at 1-970-349-5430. See more information at http://irwinguides.com/aiare-avalanche-rescue. About Gaia GPS Carry the gold standard for backcountry skiing and keep the best offline maps and navigation tools at your fingertips. With Gaia GPS, you can identify avalanche terrain with worldwide slope angle shading, preview your line with satellite maps, and track your location even when you're far from cell service. Recap your day's performance with distance, vertical, and speed tracking, too. Whether exploring new zones or visiting your favorite couloir, navigate like the pros with Gaia GPS. ---- SheJumps increases the participation of women and girls in outdoor activities. Partnering with nature, SheJumps creates safe, educational outdoor experiences for girls and women that nurture growth and transformation. We believe in increasing diversity in the outdoors and providing ALL women and girls with the spark that will lead to a lifetime of outdoor learning and empowerment. We welcome all women and girls (transgender and cisgender) as well as non-binary people who identify with the women’s community. Follow SheJumps: Facebook Instagram www.shejumps.org