AIARE Avalanche Pro 1
BE INFORMED. BE PREPARED.
Welcome Information
Thank you for choosing Northeast Mountaineering! We are looking forward to meeting you and working with you during your AIARE Avalanche Pro 1 Course. At Northeast Mountaineering, we strive to give you the best education possible. We will work hard to make your time with us a success from start to finish!
ON THE DAY OF YOUR ADVENTURE
On the day of your scheduled climb we will meet at 8:00AM sharp at The Bunkhouse at Northeast Mountaineering. If you are late, we cannot wait for you, as a courtesy to our other climbers. Please plan your travel accordingly. Don’t forget to factor in pit stops, traffic, and navigation errors due to limited cell signals in the area.
For liability reasons, we do not offer transportation. Please plan to drive your car or carpool to the trailhead.
Your AIARE Avalanche Course will run regardless of the weather. Come prepared for the worst and hope for the best!
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Please wear synthetic materials such as wool, polyester, goose down, and tech wick. NO COTTON. We recommend that you layer your clothing so you can manage your body temperature appropriately. A proper backpack with a waist strap to carry your clothing, equipment, food and water is required.
We will provide first aid kits, shared group gear, ropes and other technical equipment as needed.
We do not provide food. Please plan to bring your own food for the course.
ALPINE TOURING SETUP OR SPLIT BOARD NEEDED
For this course we will be accessing the backcountry. If you own a touring setup or split board you are welcome to skin with the instructor and consequently ski or ride out at the end of the day. Please bring your own AT or Split Board setups as we do not have these available for rent. For this course, snowshoes will not suffice as it will severely limit our ski tours on day 3 and 4.
HOW TO FIND US
You can find directions to The Bunkhouse at NEM here. We strongly encourage you to stay with us the night before and after your climb.
We will meet at The Bunkhouse at Northeast Mountaineering located at 1054 Pinkham Notch Road, Glen NH 03838. This address does not show up on GPS’s – we are 1 mile north of Storyland on the same side of the road [Located across from the Glen Ledge Convenience Store and Gas Station].
GRATUITIES and OTHER COSTS
Our guides are highly trained and have logged countless hours in the backcountry gaining the experience and knowledge it requires to become a guide for NEM. A typical gratuity for a job well done is 20% or $20pp/guide/day.
THE BUNKHOUSE AT NORTHEAST MOUNTAINEERING
Included in your tuition is four nights lodging at The Bunkhouse at Northeast Mountaineering. Due to limited bunks, we cannot guarantee availability. You must make a reservation at The Bunkhouse to secure your spot. Please use discount code “avybunk” at checkout to waive the fee. Should you prefer to utilize other lodging options or The Bunkhouse is full, no refunds will be issued for the price of the bunkhouse lodging.
The Bunkhouse is a fully-heated, hostel-style community bunkroom. It offers a dry, warm, and cozy place to catch some rest before and after your adventure. The Bunkhouse has one public shower with limited hot water. However there are quarter-operated showers 15 minutes down the road at Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. BYOB. New Hampshire State Law prohibits underage drinking.
FOR MORE INFO
Please visit our website www.nemountaineering.com for more information on your climbing experience and to better prepare yourself. Also, friend us on Facebook for pictures and videos of past climbs and connect with others like yourself! Follow our guided climbs live on twitter, handle @nemguides. Share your adventure, share your success on Instagram with the hashtag #NEMGuides.
Complete Gear List
HEADWEAR
Beanie, Sunglasses, Goggles, Headlamp, Neck Gaiter or Buff
UPPER BODY
Base Layer, Light Insulating Layer, Heavy Insulating Layer, Parka
LOWER BODY
Base Layer, Climbing Pants, Hardshell Pants [Snowpants will suffice for climbing pants and hardshells]
FOOTWEAR
Mountaineering Boots or Ski Boots, Microspikes, Snowshoes* if you are not skiing or riding
GEAR & EQUIPMENT
Beacon, Probe and Shovel, Backpack with Waist Strap, Alpine Touring Setup or Split Board
HANDWEAR
Light Glove [2], Heavy Mitten
SNOW SCIENCE
Snow Study Kit [8-10x magnification loupe], thermometer [digital celcius preferred], snow crystal card [black metal preferred], clinometer [free apps can work], Snow saw, Folding centimeter ruler preferred
NUTRITION & HYDRATION
Trail snacks for 6-8 Breaks per day, 2-3 Liters of Water in Nalgene Bottles [No Hydration Bladders]
Course Itinerary
ALPINE TOURING OR SPLIT BOARDING
For this course we will be accessing the backcountry. If you own a touring setup or split board you are welcome to skin with the instructor and consequently ski or ride out at the end of the day. Please bring your own AT or Split Board setups as we do not have these available for rent. For this course, snowshoes will not suffice.
DAY 1
9:00-9:30: Introductions, Ice Breaker, Agenda/Logistics
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DAY 2
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DAY 3
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DAY 4
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DAY 5
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Don’t Forget! Book Your Bunk
Included in your tuition is one night lodging at The Bunkhouse at Northeast Mountaineering. Due to limited bunks, we cannot guarantee availability.
You must make a reservation at The Bunkhouse to secure your spot. Please use discount code “avybunk” at checkout to waive the fee. Should you prefer to utilize other lodging options or The Bunkhouse is full, no refunds will be issued for the price of the bunkhouse lodging.
SAVE 50% OFF YOUR BEACON, PROBE AND SHOVEL USING COUPON CODE ‘AVY50’
SAVE 20% OFF ADDITIONAL ITEMS USING COUPON CODE ‘CLIENT20’
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