SheJumps x AAI | Avalanche Rescue | Stevens Pass, WA

This course is being offered in partnership between SheJumps and Alpine Ascents and is led by Alpine Ascents. Registration MUST be completed through Alpine Ascents International. Please visit the Alpine Ascents website to register. When you register, note "SheJumps'' in the "Notes for Program Staff" section. This course costs $185. Please ignore the $500 deposit request in your registration form.

Join AAI and SheJumps for a rescue course to learn (or refresh) how to use your backcountry safety gear (beacon, shovel, probe) and perform solo and group rescues. If you have already taken your AIARE 1 but have yet to take a Rescue Course, this is still an important step to become proficient in your rescue skills.

Course dates: January 3, 2026, 8am-4pm PT

Course cost: $185

Please note that the course cost does not include guide gratuities. You are under no obligation to tip the guides, but 10-15% of the course cost is highly recommended. The guides pool tips and accept cash or Venmo.

Avalanche rescue skills are an absolute must for all individuals recreating on snow in the mountains. This one-day Avalanche Rescue Course is specifically designed to help educate backcountry users on how to respond if you or your partners are caught in an avalanche and how to practice to keep those skills sharp. Whether you are new to backcountry travel or are a seasoned veteran, this course is for you.

Avalanche rescue, like all skills, must be refreshed and diligently practiced. AIARE recommends that all backcountry travelers keep their skills fresh by taking an Avalanche Rescue course at least every other year. Grab your favorite backcountry buddy and make sure you are both dialed and ready for the flakes to fly this winter.

Course Objectives:

-Basic overview of avalanches

-Avalanche rescue principles

-Avalanche safety equipment

-Techniques for executing a backcountry avalanche rescue

-Companion rescue process

Students will come away with the tools to:

-Describe what to do if they or a member of their party is caught in an avalanche

-Identify and be able to use gear necessary for avalanche rescue.

-Set up a realistic scenario in order to practice an avalanche rescue response.

-Improve their response skills and times during and after the course with -feedback from instructors and peers.

-Develop a plan for continued practice

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites for this course. If you are traveling on a ski touring or split board setup, it is helpful if you are familiar with how to use the ski/board equipment and have practiced in non-avalanche terrain prior to the course.

SheJumps X AAI Course Progression Recommendations:

• Learn to use your gear before your course
• Avalanche Rescue - learn to rescue
• AIARE 1- learn a backcountry risk management process
• Intro to Touring - putting it all together
• Avalanche Rescue -(keep refreshing!)
• AIARE 2 - learn tools to take your skills to new locations, new snowpacks, or lead groups

All participants must sign the SheJumps Participant Waiver prior to participating in this event.

Spanish version of our waiver: Todos los participantes deben firmar la Renuncia de Participante de SheJumps antes de participar en este evento.

To prioritize the health of our community, please do not attend a SheJumps event if you are experiencing any cold-like symptoms.

Cancellation Policy

Please reference the Alpine Ascents International website for information about cancellations.

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