AIARE Recreational Avalanche Program

We are proud to be Course Providers teaching AIARE’s Recreational Program. For avalanche curriculum and training, AIARE gathers the latest knowledge, research, and ideas in alpine safety to create avalanche training courses that reflect the needs of today’s backcountry travelers and professionals. The entire Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain program includes 6 days of classroom, field, and self-paced online training. The curriculum is delivered in the following parts:

Ski group transitioning gear

AIARE Rescue

$345
Group gather around snowpit

AIARE 1

$545
backcountry skiers digging snow pits

AIARE 2

$645

Selkirk Powder has three AIARE-trained Course Leaders and three Instructors on staff led by aspiring AMGA member Kevin Stolbrock. All of our leaders and instructors have countless training hours prior to their commitment to AIARE’s rigorous Professional Program.

  • Kevin Stolbrock

    Kevin Stolbrock

    Course Leader
    • IOGLB Level 2 Alpine Ski Guide
    • AIARE Pro 1
    • AIARE Pro 2
    • AIARE Avalanche Rescue
    • AIARE Course Leader
    • AMGA Apprentice Alpine Guide
    • AMGA Apprentice Rock Guide
    • AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
    • AMGA Apprentice Ski Guide
    • LNT Trainer
    • Wilderness First Responder
    • NSP Outdoor Emergency Care
  • Brenda Walsh Hollon

    Brenda Walsh Hollon

    Course Leader
    • IOGLB Level 2 Alpine Ski Guide
    • AIARE Pro 1
    • AIARE Pro 2
    • AIARE Avalanche Rescue
    • AIARE Course Leader
    • AMGA Apprentice Alpine Guide
    • AMGA Apprentice Ski Guide
    • LNT Trainer
    • Wilderness First Responder
  • Mick Pearson

    Mick Pearson

    Course Leader
    • AIARE Course Leader
    • AAI Level 3
    • Wilderness First Responder
    • LNT Master Educator
    • AMGA Rock & Alpine Guide
    • AMGA SPI Program Provider
    • AMGA Instructor Team Member
  • Jason Keen

    Jason Keen

    Course Instructor
    • IOGLB Level 2 Alpine Ski Guide
    • AAA Level 1
    • AIARE Level 2
    • AIARE Avalanche Rescue
    • AIARE Pro 1
    • AIARE Course Instructor
    • Firefighter (Lieutenant), City of Spokane
    • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Ben Price

    Ben Price

    Course Instructor
    • IOGLB Level 1 Alpine Ski Guide
    • AIARE Level 1
    • AIARE Level 2
    • AIARE Avalanche Rescue
    • AIARE Pro 1
    • AIARE Course Instructor
    • Emergency Medical Technician
  • John Reese

    John Reese

    Course Instructor
    • IOGLB Level 2 Alpine Ski Guide
    • AAA Level 1
    • AIARE Level 2
    • AIARE Avalanche Rescue
    • AIARE Pro 1
    • AIARE Course Instructor
    • NSP Outdoor Emergency Care