Valhalla Mountain Guides offers avalanche courses through AIARE (American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education), the leader in avalanche education and research in the United States. If you’re new to the backcountry, we would recommend starting out with an AIARE Avalanche Level 1 Course. The Avalanche Rescue Course is a one-day course that can be a standalone course but also great paired with a Level 1, covering companion rescue more in depth. The AIARE Level 2 is a three-day course covering more ground with snow science and to help you step into larger terrain more confidently.