AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Safety Price & Policies
Mount Baker - Snoqualmie Pass - Stevens Pass | WashingtonPrice & Schedule
Our 24 hour AIARE avalanche education program includes a self-paced online curriculum, 2-hour virtual classroom session on Zoom, and a two-day field session. It is the exact same curriculum as the standard three-day course only with a flexible, online training component in lieu of a traditional classroom day.
Classroom Session: Zoom Meeting 7-9pm prior to field days
Field Session: Two full days 8am-5pm (transportation and lodging not provided)
Mount Baker Courses
December 19 – 20
March 6 – 7
Snoqualmie Pass Courses
January 2 – 3
January 9 – 10
January 16 – 17
January 30 – 31
February 6 – 7
February 13 – 14
February 27 – 28
Stevens Pass Courses
January 16 – 17 – Women’s Only
January 23 – 24
Courses partnering with SheJumps
SheJumps is an inclusive organization and welcomes all women and girls—transgender and cisgender, as well as non-binary people.
January 16 – 17 – at Stevens Pass
Please indicate SheJumps in the notes section of the application.
Course Price
$625
Price Includes
- AIARE 1 course certification
- E-online learning
- AIARE field book
- AIARE student workbook
- Guide fees (max 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio)
- Park fees
Price Does Not Include
- Personal gear (see equipment list)
- Transportation to/from field session venue
- Parking fees at field session venue
- Lodging during field session
- All expenses incurred in the event of early departure (evac fees, transport, etc)
- Trip cancellation insurance
- Gratuities for guide team
Payment Policy
Full trip cost due upon registration.
Course Cancellation Policy
Due to the nature and heavy costs of government and operator permits, Alpine Ascents International must adhere to a stringent refund policy.
Each deposit, regardless of amount, includes a $200.00 non-refundable registration fee.
Refund Policy
- Full refunds, less the nonrefundable registration fee, will be provided for cancellations made 120-days prior to the expedition start date.
- 50% refunds, less the nonrefundable registration fee, will be provided for cancellations made 90-119 days prior to the expedition start date.
- No refunds will be provided for cancellations made 89-days prior to the expedition start date.
- All cancellation/refund requests must be made in writing and be received in our office within the deadlines stated above.
- Trip reservation changes, if available, are subject to a $50 change fee.
Trip Cancellation Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing trip insurance. Even with the best planning, unexpected circumstances—such as an injury or family emergency—may prevent you from joining your trip.
Because Alpine Ascents’ cancellation policies apply regardless of the reason for cancellation, trip insurance is often your best option for recovering non-refundable trip costs if you need to cancel after the refund deadline.
Alpine Ascents International offers a plan in conjunction with our travel insurance partner linked below, however you are welcome to use whatever insurance provider you prefer. In most cases, trip cancellation insurance should be purchased within 21 days of booking your course.
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