Rainier AIARE Avalanche 2 Course Itinerary

Day 1: 8:00-5:30: Ashford, WA — Mt. Rainier National Park
Meet at IMG Headquarters at 8 AM.
Classroom Session: Level 1 Review, Weather Basics, Gear Review, Avalanche Transceiver Overview
Field Topics: Small Team Rescue, Leadership in Avalanche Rescue, Multiple Burial Rescue

Day 2: 8:00-5:30: Ashford, WA — Mt. Rainier National Park
Classroom Session: Snowpack Processes, Locating the Avalanche Problems in Terrain, Matching Observations to Field Objectives, Advanced Tour Planning
Field Session: Finding relevant observations in terrain, Understanding the Mountain Snowpack

Day 3: 8:00-5:30 Ashford, WA — Mt. Rainier National Park
Classroom Session: Tour Planning
Field Session: Advanced Travel Techniques in Avalanche Terrain, Group Management, Gathering Information on the Move, Choosing Terrain