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AIARE United States

American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education

Avalanche education USA.

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Quick facts

Country
United States
ISIA member
No — recognition via bilateral agreements
Disciplines
Avalanche
Certifications
3

Certification pathways

No prerequisites required

Official courses & pricing

Indicative figures from the association’s published materials. Confirm fees, VAT, membership, and venues on their site before booking.

Enrolment: Recreational avalanche introduction delivered only by **licensed AIARE course providers** (independent providers, colleges, guide services). Use **Find an Avalanche Course** to pick a venue; prerequisites are minimal fitness for a field day and any provider-specific waiver. This row maps to the recreational Level 1 curriculum, not AIARE PRO or instructor tracks.

Typically ~3 days combining classroom/online and field sessions; exact schedule is provider-specific.
  • Provider course fee — AIARE sets curriculum; each licensed provider sets its own price and dates.
    Source · verified 2026-04-03 ↗
Course details ↗ Record updated 2026-04-03
Leads to: AIARE 1

Enrolment: Licensed AIARE providers only; candidates typically hold AIARE 1 (or equivalent experience per provider policy). Use Find an Avalanche Course to pick dates; curriculum is multi-day with substantial field time. This row is the recreational Level 2 track, not AIARE PRO.

Typically three or more days combining classroom/online and field sessions; exact schedule is provider-specific.
  • Provider course fee — AIARE sets curriculum; each licensed provider sets its own price and dates.
    Source · verified 2026-04-04 ↗
Course details ↗ Record updated 2026-04-04
Leads to: AIARE 2

Enrolment: Professional AIARE track for workers in avalanche terrain; prerequisites include documented experience and prior AIARE training per the current PRO course standard—confirm the exact checklist with your licensed provider before booking. Not a substitute for guide credentials or employer-specific permits.

Multi-day provider-specific schedule; includes field leadership and professional scenarios.
  • Provider course fee — PRO courses are priced by each licensed provider.
    Source · verified 2026-04-04 ↗
Course details ↗ Record updated 2026-04-04
Leads to: AIARE PRO 1

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