Lift-Accessed AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course - Tahoe

The Blackbird AIARE Avalanche Rescue course brings avalanche rescue training to the next level.  We utilize lifts to get you more practice in realistic scenarios, in real terrain, without wasting time on the approach or in a flat meadow.   Here are some of the unique benefits of our Avalanche Rescue Course: Practice Avalanche Rescue, Top Down.  Our program allows participants to do multiple top-down search scenarios.  Each scenario starts at the top of the avalanche path, so you can practice searching with your skis or board in downhill mode. It provides valuable insight into searching the way you would if your ski partner was caught during a descent. Realistic Terrain.  Donner Ski Ranch is an ideal venue for this program.  It provides incredible access to well defined "avalanche paths" that are highly realistic and provide a great range of terrain for scenarios.  Variety in the terrain lends itself to learning important lessons about how the terrain affects an avalanche rescue.