American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education
Avalanche education USA.
Official website ↗Quick facts
- Country
- United States
- ISIA member
- No — recognition via bilateral agreements
- Disciplines
- Avalanche
- Certifications
- 3
Certification pathways
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.
- Provider course fee — AIARE sets curriculum; each licensed provider sets its own price and dates. Source · verified 2026-04-03 ↗
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.
- Provider course fee — AIARE sets curriculum; each licensed provider sets its own price and dates. Source · verified 2026-04-04 ↗
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.
- Provider course fee — PRO courses are priced by each licensed provider. Source · verified 2026-04-04 ↗
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