Registration - AIARE- American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education

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Course Leader Training

Before filling out this form, make sure you have read and prepared everything listed under the Application section of the Course Leader Training page.

Complete applications that meet all prerequisites will be enrolled on a course first. While we work to place everyone on one of their top three choices, placement on a specific course is not guaranteed. The application period closes on Aug 23, 2022. Applications made after that time will be considered on a space available basis.

Please complete the form below. We will notify all applicants of their status in September. If you have been placed on a course, we will request payment at that time.

If you receive any error message at the top of this form, or if you edit your application in any way, you will need to re-upload ALL documents in addition to whatever field any error message requests you to fill in. For registration trouble, contact help@avtraining.org.

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Third Choice Course Preference

In addition to my choices above, I am willing to register for any course available.Please consider me for any course.

Preference CommentsIf applicable, please share any information you think is relevant regarding course preferences such as conflicts with other courses.

*Phone Number

*Preferred Email

*City

*State

*Date of Birth

*Gender

*What will be your mode of travel on this course?

*With which mode(s) of travel do you teach AIARE courses? (select all that apply) Skis Splitboard Snowshoes/hiking Snowmobile/snowbike Nordic/cross country ski Ice/alpine climb Mechanized access (snowcat/helicopter/lifts)

Please list the AIARE Provider(s) you work for or intend to work for.

If you are applying for a Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) course, are you a resident of the state of California or Tahoe Basin Nevada?These residents receive a tuition discount from LTCC. View LTCC residency parameters.

Significant Experience Instructing all AIARE CoursesYour letter of recommendation as well as your profile at avtraining.org should show you have significant experience teaching the entire Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain Program. If your profile is not accurate, please work directly with the course provider to ensure you are listed as an instructor on the roster.
My profile shows I have significant experience teaching AIARE 1 courses. My profile shows I have significant experience teaching AIARE 2 courses. My profile shows I have significant experience teaching AIARE Avalanche Rescue courses.

*Letter of RecommendationA letter of recommendation from a current AIARE Course Leader you have worked with in the last year (using this form) should be sent to Liz Riggs-Meder prior to August 23rd for your application to be considered.
I have arranged for a Letter of Recommendation to be sent by Aug 23.

*Backcountry ResumeUse this template to detail seven seasons of backcountry experience involving leadership and decision-making in avalanche terrain.
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*PRO 2 Certificate From an A3 Provider

*PRO 2 (or equivalent) Certificate Upload(supported file types: .pdf .png .jpg)

*Course Leader Training Assignments Application PacketUpload your application packet containing your course leader materials as one file. This packet is required of all participants on the course. Use this document to prepare your packet.
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*Have you applied for a scholarship for this course? Your answer does not impact your course placement, but allows us to track payments.

If you have any additional information or extenuating circumstances regarding your application or prerequisites, please tell us about it here.

*Participant Code of ConductReview our participant code of conduct.
I have read and accept AIARE's Code of Conduct

*Cancellation PolicyReview our cancellation policy.
I have read and accept AIARE's Cancellation Policy

*COVID 19 Course DisclosureAIARE requires all course participants to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 antigen test within 24 hours of the course start date regardless of vaccination status. Home tests are acceptable. AIARE strongly encourages participants to be up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccination. Review AIARE's updated COVID-19 guidelines or contact brooke.retherford@avtraining.org with questions.
I have read and accept AIARE's COVID 19 course participation policy and will arrange to take an antigen test 24 hours prior to the course start.

*Essential Eligibility CriteriaReview our criteria of essential eligibility.
I have read and accept AIARE's Essential Eligibility Criteria

*Risk Acknowledgement FormSign AIARE’s Risk Acknowledgement form. After signing - an email will be sent to you from contact@avtraining.org. Download the waiver from that email and upload it below.
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Medical

*Height (feet and inches)

*Weight (pounds)

*Describe your current fitness level (types of activities you engage in and frequency)

*List any medical conditions that may affect your ability to participate fully in the course and how you plan to manage them.

*Are you currently under the care of a physician or medical practitioner of any kind? If yes - please explain.

*Do you have any allergies? If yes, what are you allergic to and how severe is your reaction?If yes, what are you allergic to and how severe is your reaction?

*Do you expect to be using medication of any kind (prescription or over-the-counter) at the time of your course?If yes, specify the medication, dosage, condition for which it is used, and current side effects.

*Emergency Contact Name

*Emergency Contact Email

*Emergency Contact Phone

*Emergency Contact Relationship

*Based on review of your medical information that you submit at the time of application or any time thereafter, AIARE may require you to submit clearance from a medical professional in order to participate in the course. You must update AIARE on any changes in your medical condition prior that may affect your participation on the course. By signing my name below, I confirm that the information provided above is a complete and accurate statement of the medical factors which may affect my participation on an AIARE course. I realize that failure to disclose such information could result in harm to myself and fellow participants, or dismissal from the course.