Our AIARE Avalanche 1 course in Utah is a 3-day, 24-hour that introduces students to avalanches, avalanche terrain, decision-making, planning, and rescue techniques. This is the first course in the AIARE sequence and is designed for anyone traveling in avalanche terrain.
Our courses specialize in skiing and splitboarding in the backcountry. All field days take place in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains.
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate | Vert. 1500+ & 3 miles
Days: 3 days
Minimum Age: 10
Venues: Big & Little Cottonwood Canyons
Meets: Virtual meet up 5PM day 1
Dates: December-March
WOMEN ONLY Dates: 12/12/2025, 1/2/2026, 1/23/2026, 2/20/2026
Honestly one of the best classes I’ve take, Jake and Vic are both through educators and great guides. If you’re looking to take a AIARE course these guys are great! I left feeling more prepared to deal with avalanche problems and identifying risks in the backcountry.
January 2025
Google Reviews
Red River Adventure is the place to go for an Avy course! The guides are extremely educated, fun, and it is clear they love what they do. They were able to answer all my questions and beyond. John and Jake did a great job with the course, leaving me with more confidence, but respect, in the backcountry than ever before.
February 2023
Google Reviews
Had an incredible avalanche one course. John, Jake, and Garth are true professionals and total legends in the backcountry. I’d learn from these guys, or go on a tour with them as guides any day of the week! Thanks again gents.
February 2023
Trip Advisor
Jeremy and John were absolutely awesome. Super knowledgeable and great instructors. I highly recommend using Red River Adventures for any guiding or avalanche classes!
December 2023
Trip Advisor
Did an avalanche rescue course with John and it was fantastic. I feel so much more confident in my ability to respond appropriately in an avalanche situation. The course was well designed to practice multiple scenarios. It was just the right amount of serious and fun.
December 2022
Trip Advisor
AIARE Level 1 is for skiers and splitboarders who want to recreate in or near avalanche terrain. Participants may have attended some awareness classes or workshops or completed the Avalanche Rescue course, but none are a prerequisite for this course. The difficulty for this course is considered easy to moderate. We will ski/board 2000′ vert/day. Participants should confidently ski/ride the upper blue terrain in any condition.
LOW RATIO AIARE Level 1 is for skiers and riders who have already acquired backcountry experience and now want to add accredited avalanche training to the quiver. The difficulty for this course is considered moderate. We will ski/board 3000′ vert/day. Participants should confidently ski/ride black terrain in any condition.
The AIARE 1 is for skiers and snowboarders who want to recreate in or near avalanche terrain. Participants may have attended some awareness classes or workshops or completed the Avalanche Rescue course, but none are a prerequisite for this course.
Students can expect to develop a good grounding in how to prepare for and carry out a backcountry trip; to understand basic decision-making while in the field; and to learn techniques required to find and rescue a buried person, if an avalanche occurs and someone in the party is caught.
Red River Adventures will provide:
A full equipment list will be emailed at time of reservation. Here’s a preview.
What you should bring:
