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1 event,What: The WAC is teaming up with local outfitter Eagle Cap Mountain Guides to offer a hut-based AIARE Level 1 Course. Participants will meet Friday at 8 am, and head into the Buck Creek Yurt after a quick breakfast and intro in town. This course is a hybrid design with pre-course online learning that should take […]
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1 event,What: New for this winter the WAC is teaming up with local outfitter Eagle Cap Mountain Guides to offer a hut-based AIARE Level 1 Course. Participants will meet Friday at 8 am, and head into the Buck Creek Yurt after a quick breakfast and intro in town. This course is a hybrid design with pre-course online learning that […]
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The AIARE 1 Refresher is designed for individuals who have completed an Avalanche Level 1 Course and are seeking a one-day refresher. This is a great way to review and learn new techniques and best practices. We’ll spend part of the day reviewing avalanche companion rescue techniques, as well as best practices for navigating terrain […]
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2 events,What: For 2026 we are offering a 3-day hut-based AIARE Level 2 Course combined with a Companion Rescue Course at the Buck Creek Hut operated by Eagle Cap Mountain Guides. Course Description The AIARE 2 is a three-day/24-hour course that allows backcountry travelers to advance their decision-making skills in more complicated situations such as being a leader […]
$975
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Who Should Take this Course The Avalanche Rescue Course is a one-day course aimed both at new and experienced recreational backcountry travelers and aspiring avalanche professionals. Student Learning Outcomes At the end of the Avalanche Rescue course the student should be able to: Describe what to do if they or a member of their party […]
$175
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2 events,Details: Jan 17-18 La Grande, OR. Field sessions will take place over 2 days from the Catherine Creek sno-park. 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio Participants must have: -snowmobile or snow bike (reliable and appropriate for mountain riding) -avalanche rescue gear (digital avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe) -backpack (airbag pack optional) -DOT-approved helmet -the ability to ride off trail […]
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Student Learning Outcomes At the end of the Avalanche Rescue course, the student should be able to: Describe what to do if they or a member of their party is caught in an avalanche. Identify and be able to use gear necessary for avalanche rescue. Set up a realistic scenario in order to practice an […]
$175
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2 events,This course will utilize a hybrid model, in which all participants will receive online pre-course learning materials that should take around 8-hours to complete. A Zoom session will be held before the two field sessions to answer questions about the pre-course material, cover the AIARE Framework and mapping tools. It is imperative that participants put […]
$525
What: This course is a hybrid design with pre-course online learning that should take on average 8 hours to complete. Students will also be required to participate in a 2-hour Zoom session approximately 1 week before the start of the two field sessions. Pre-course online learning materials will be sent out a month before the course […]
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Mark your calendars and join the WAC for the 14th Annual Eastern Oregon Backcountry Festival! Friday, January 30th through Sunday, February 1st. We have an online auction that will with donated items/experiences that runs from December 20th until 10 PM on Feb 1st. Be sure to get your bids in on these awesome items! Click Here to […] The AIARE 1 is a three-day / 24-hour introduction to avalanche hazard management. 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 rescue techniques required to find and dig up a buried person (if […]
$800
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