AIARE 1 Avalanche Education

Ages 14+ • 3 Days • Recreational Avalanche Level 1

by Red River Adventures· Salt Lake City, UT★ 4.9 · 1,686 reviews on google_reviews
From$645
Group sizeUp to 6 students per instructor; courses typically have 2 instructors
Ages10+

What to Expect

This AIARE Avalanche 1 course is a three-day, 24-hour introduction to avalanche hazard recognition, terrain assessment, decision-making frameworks, trip planning, and companion rescue techniques. The program combines 6–8 hours of pre-course online learning, an evening Zoom session, and two field days in the Wasatch Mountains focused on practical rescue skills and student-led touring. It is designed for skiers and split-boarders who plan to recreate in or near avalanche terrain and emphasizes safe backcountry travel and group decision-making.

Includes

Beacon
Probe
Shovel
Pack
Poles
Alpine touring ski or split-board and skins to match (split boards are soft-boot compatible)
Ski touring boots
Transportation to the the trailhead

Restrictions

Participants should be able to climb and ski 1,500+ vertical feet and travel about 3 miles in a single day; low ratio courses expect 3,000 feet per day.

Duration

3 days

Address

6200 Wasatch Blvd E, Holladay, UT 84117

Pricing

Person · Ages 14+$645

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

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Payments

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  • A deposit of 50% of the total is due at time of reservation.
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  • 30 days prior: 100% of the trip total is due and will be charged to the card on file.
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Cancellation

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  • 31 or more days prior to start: Full refund.
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  • 30 days or less to departure: 100% of the trip total is nonrefundable.
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Trip Insurance

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Insure Your Trip

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Please consider using a credit card or travel insurance for added protection. Recommended credit cards with trip protection include:
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If your credit card doesn’t offer protection, consider dedicated travel insurance providers like:
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These companies offer coverage for activities, courses, clinics, or your entire trip — often at a reasonable cost.

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Purchasing travel insurance, regardless of trip size or length, helps protect against losses from unforeseen or last-minute changes.

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⚠️ Cancellations or changes for ANY reason are subject to our cancellation policy and will only be refunded as outlined. Please protect yourself by insuring your trip!

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General Policies

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Red River Adventures (RRA) reserves the right to cancel any trip due to weather, insufficient bookings, or other circumstances beyond our control at any time. We will make every effort to reschedule.

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If a reschedule isn’t possible, bookings canceled by RRA will receive a full refund.

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Weather Policy

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Weather is an unavoidable part of the dynamic environment we operate in. Conditions may not always be ideal.

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  • If RRA determines conditions are suitable for your activity but you choose to cancel or discontinue, the trip will end at your request — no refund.
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  • If RRA determines conditions are unsafe, we may alter the itinerary. This could include shortening the route, changing the venue, or canceling the remainder of your trip.
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Refund Breakdown for RRA-Ended Trips:

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  • Less than halfway complete: 50% of the trip fee is charged.
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