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2025-10-28

AIARE Launches Free Avalanche Aware Online Program to Make Backcountry Safety Education Accessible to Everyone




New online resource developed with CAIC and NWAC helps outdoor enthusiasts learn the fundamentals of avalanche awareness before heading into the mountains.

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 announced the launch of Avalanche Aware, a free, online educational program designed to introduce those venturing into the winter backcountry to fundamental avalanche safety concepts.



Related: First Skier-Triggered Avalanche of the Utah Season Highlights Danger of Early Season Skiing



Whether skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, hiking, snowmobiling, climbing, or even walking, avalanches are a risk whenever there is snow on the ground. During the 2024–25 winter season, 22 avalanche fatalities occurred in the United States, impacting communities across the country. Preparation can save lives: Avalanche Aware was developed to close this gap.

“Avalanche Aware was created as a first step in avalanche education. Many people stepping into the backcountry for the first time don’t know where to begin or understand the importance of avalanche safety. By partnering with two of the country’s preeminent avalanche centers, we combined decades of expertise to build a free, engaging program that meets all types of backcountry recreationalists where they are. Our goal is simple: to make essential avalanche knowledge available to everyone so all types of enthusiasts can explore the mountains safely and responsibly,” Vickie Hormuth, executive director of AIARE, said.

Avalanche Aware: A First Step Toward Safer Backcountry Travel

Avalanche Aware is a free, one-hour self-paced online course that introduces core concepts of avalanche awareness through videos, expert insights, and real-world examples from experienced avalanche practitioners and educators. The program includes five modules: Introduction to Avalanches, Identifying Avalanche Terrain, Recognizing Unstable Snow, Managing Triggers, and Making a Plan to Continue Your Avalanche Education.



Related: [PHOTOS] 1st Skier-Triggered Avalanche of the Season Reported in Colorado



The course blends interactive, beginner-friendly lessons with practical takeaways, helping participants build a strong foundation before they head into the mountains. Upon completion, users are connected with local events, entry-level field courses, and additional AIARE training opportunities. Participants leave with the knowledge to find and read their local avalanche forecast, recognize warning signs of unstable snow, and practice identifying where avalanches can happen.

“We’re excited to expand our collaboration with AIARE and NWAC to bring avalanche safety basics to more people. After reaching hundreds in person over the past two winters, Avalanche Aware opens the door for thousands more to build the same foundation before they step into avalanche terrain,” Brian Lazar, deputy director of the CAIC, said.

“NWAC serves more than 5,000 participants around Washington and Oregon annually with avalanche awareness classes, and we’re excited to have an online supplement to point students toward,” Scott Schell, Executive Director of NWAC, agreed.

The collaboration between AIARE, CAIC, and NWAC represents a shared commitment to improving backcountry safety in the mountains. By creating a welcoming, accessible entry into avalanche education, the partners aim to inspire more backcountry enthusiasts to prepare, learn, and continue building the knowledge and confidence they need to make informed decisions before every winter adventure.

Avalanche Aware is available now at www.avalancheaware.com.

The post AIARE Launches Free Avalanche Aware Online Program to Make Backcountry Safety Education Accessible to Everyone appeared first on SnowBrains.

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