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…

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…

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…

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…

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”