Posts by Emma Walker

  Every spring, AIARE surveys instructors and course leaders to learn as much as we can about who’s out there working and what the work is like. These insights help us steer the content of instructor training courses, pro training, continuing education opportunities, and the resources we make available to our providers and the general…

We’re excited to share the results of last season’s annual instructor survey. Our goal, building on results of previous years’ surveys, is to gain a better understanding of AIARE instructors’ demographics, compensation, and work environment. The 45-question survey was developed by an outside evaluator and AIARE staff, then delivered to all AIARE instructors through email,…

Dr. Culp was instructing an AIARE Course Leader Training when he suffered a non-trauma medical emergency South Lake Tahoe, CA, Jan. 30, 2023 — It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Clinton Culp, a highly respected and beloved AIARE avalanche educator and the Director of the Wilderness Education & Outdoor…