Backcountry Babes AIARE Level 1 Anchorage/Girdwood Feb.18-20, 2017 

Catered specifically for women, this course provides a comfortable fun learning atmosphere to gain the knowledge and skills to become better decision makers in avalanche terrain: awareness of avalanche problems, how effective teams plan for travel in avalanche terrain, dynamics of snowpack and weather, and up-to-date avalanche rescue techniques.

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This course is taught in partnership with Backcountry Babes and Alaska Avalanche Information Center.

What to Expect

• Safe, comfortable, and fun learning atmosphere
• Attentive, experienced, and professional instructors
• Engaging classroom an field sessions
• Appropriate and applicable avalanche safety information
• Practical experience in the field
• Joyful self-empowerment regarding informed backcountry travel and decision-making

Gear Needed

• Backcountry skis or split-board and ski poles
• Ski or snowboard boots
• Climbing skins
• Avalanche beacon, probe, and shovel
• Backcountry backpack
• Proper outerwear and warm layers for the field time
• Full equipment list here.

If you would like to review our Assumption Of Risk agreement before signing up for a course.