AIARE Level 1

AIARE 1: Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain

Introductory avalanche course (USA).

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Quick facts

Issuing body: American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education
Discipline: Avalanche
Level / Tier: 1 of 4
ISIA Stamp: No
ISIA Card: No
Teach internationally: ✅ Yes

Certification pathway

The AIARE avalanche progression ladder.

No prerequisites required

Official courses & pricing

Published programme lines that award or prepare for this qualification. Figures are indicative — confirm on the association site.

AIARE Blended (online + on-snow)

AIARE 1 — Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain

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.

📍 United States; some providers may run adjacent to US border resorts.

⏱️ 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.
Verified 2026-04-03 ↗

Course details ↗ Record updated 2026-04-03

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