Founder & CEO, Backcountry United Foundation "What I really appreciate about AIARE is that it works to create curriculum with a clear mission. The programming is designed to be easy to understand, digestible, and with a focus on a repeatable approach to avalanche education that creates good habits for the way real people actually want to recreate. As a snowmobiler, I also appreciate AIARE’s inclusive spirit, which allows more people like myself to get involved and to go beyond Rec-level education. AIARE has done a phenomenal job with outreach to the snowmobile community and developing snowmobile-specific avalanche education by developing a roadmap for a progressive path towards professional level certification. AIARE recognizes that with the explosion of winter backcountry recreation industries, it is critical to reach many people, who participate via many modes of travel, in a very short period of time. This inclusive approach allows them to do just that. It’s my pleasure and an honor to be a part of an organization like this, and they are a perfect alignment with the mission and values of my organization."

2x World Champion, Ski Mountaineer, Guide, Honored member of the US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame "I love and work with AIARE because education is one of the foundational principles of life.  When it comes to the backcountry, I’m forever a student, I’m always learning.  And AIARE provides the tools necessary to become better at what we do on snow!”

Owner Tyler's Backcountry Awareness, AIARE Motorized Course Leader "Nearly a decade ago, I went in search of a place to further my education. AIARE was the clear choice. They have a team of curriculum developers to ensure delivery of practical and effective information while following industry best practices.  As one of the first motorized course leaders, I am proud to be part of this team."

IFMGA/UIAGM Mountain Guide "AIARE gives a consistent standard for avalanche education. I have appreciated having the support of AIARE for my years of teaching decision making in avalanche terrain. AIARE has been well received in my current home of Chamonix, France where there is less of a standard for amateur avalanche education"

IFMGA Mountain Guide, AIARE 1 & 2 instructor "When I was going through my mountain guide education, AIARE was the standard to obtain for my professional education. Moving forward from my own courses as a student, I loved becoming an instructor and sharing the knowledge of how to make good decisions in the terrain and how to safely gain mountain sense. The mountains themselves provide us with a lifelong education in every experience we have out there. But it's necessary to have courses where people can trust the quality of the material so they can learn certain lessons without risking their lives. AIARE does a great job at providing just that."