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  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…

New online resource developed with CAIC and NWAC helps outdoor enthusiasts learn the fundamentals of avalanche awareness before heading into the mountains. Crested Butte, Colo. — (October 28, 2025) — The American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE), in collaboration with the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) and the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), today…

Telluride, CO – [08/20/24] – The American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) is proud to announce the rebranding of its Women’s Mentorship Program to the Professional Growth Network (PGN). This change underscores AIARE’s commitment to supporting U.S. snow and avalanche professionals of all levels from non-dominant gender identities through community building, skill and…

$71,000 in grants awarded to US avalanche centers to support projects serving high-use motorized user areas and expanding forecasting and education   TELLURIDE, Colorado (June 13, 2024)—The Avalanche Alliance, a coalition united around bringing the snowsports industry together to promote safety in motorized winter sports, announced its 2024 grant recipients. The grants will go to US-based…

AIARE course graduates report increases in avalanche preparedness practices during trip preparation, planning, and during backcountry travel TELLURIDE, Colorado (Oct. 12, 2023) – The American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE), the leading provider of recreational avalanche education in the United States, conducted a first-of-its-kind study with Eastern Oregon University indicating that students who…

Avalanche centers across the U.S., while partially funded by the USFS, rely on strong community support for their efforts to present the most up-to-date and valuable information for backcountry travelers. Avalanche Centers fund and manage remote weather stations, employ forecasters to track and interpret field and weather data, and increasingly play a leading role in…

TELLURIDE, CO – The American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE), along with title partners Mammut and the GORE-TEX Brand and supporting partner RAB, have launched the third season of AIARE’s Women’s Mentorship Program . The program aims to welcome women across all levels of experience to the snow and avalanche industry, build networks,…

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,…