Price & Schedule

Price

$675.00

Payments

Full trip cost due upon registration.

Price Includes

  • 3 full field days of instruction
  • AIARE 2 course certificate
  • E-online learning
  • AIARE field book
  • AIARE student workbook
  • Guide fees (max 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio)
  • Park fees

Price Does Not Include

  • Personal gear (see equipment list)
  • Meals
  • Transportation to/from course venue
  • Parking fees at trailheads
  • Lodging during course
  • All expenses incurred in the event of early departure (evac fees, transport, etc)
  • Trip cancellation insurance
  • Gratuities for guide team

2025 - 2026 Schedule

Our 24 hour AIARE 2 avalanche education program includes three full days of instruction at a low student to instructor ratio.  Our AIARE 2 courses are three consecutive field days.

No Upcoming Departures

Field sessions:  8am – 5pm (transportation not provided)

  • Please review our Cancellation & Refund policy prior to booking.
  • Please be aware that the course venue may be forced to change due to weather, conditions, or road closures.
  • Dates are subject to change.
  • Trip cancellation insurance should be purchased within 21 days of booking your course.

School Cancellation/Refund Policy

Note: Alpine Ascents International highly recommends trip cancellation insurance for all programs. Due to the nature and heavy costs of government and operator permits, Alpine Ascents International must adhere to a stringent refund policy.

Refund Policy

  • Payment includes a $200.00 nonrefundable registration fee.
  • Full refunds will be provided for cancellations made 120-days prior to the course start date.
  • 50% refunds will be provided for cancellations made 90-119 days prior to the course start date.
  • No refunds will be provided for cancellations made 89-days prior to the course start date.
  • All cancellation/refund requests must be made via email to our office within the deadlines stated above.
  • Trip reservation changes, if available, are subject to a $100 change fee.
  • If Alpine Ascents cancels or reschedules a program, all fees are refundable and/or transferable.

Trip Cancellation Insurance

As there are many unforeseen circumstances that may occur during or leading up to the trip, we highly recommend trip cancellation insurance.

In many situations, trip insurance is the only way to receive reimbursement if you need to cancel your trip when you are not entitled to a refund from Alpine Ascents.

Alpine Ascents International offers a plan in conjunction with our travel insurance partner.

I really enjoyed the teamwork between Shane and Bryce and felt they complimented each other in their teaching styles. They each had unique perspectives and experience to speak from, that just added to the extent of the education provided. They were clear, concise, and made sure they knew what the group wanted to learn. Then, […]

Photo courtesy of Ruby Mountain Heli-Ski
Photo courtesy of Ruby Mountain Heli-Ski

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Alpine Ascents International is an authorized mountain guide service of Denali National Park and Preserve and Mount Rainier National Park.
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