Motorized AIARE 1 Refresher

Previous completion of an A3-approved recreational Level 1 avalanche course is required, with no time limit. A separate Avalanche Rescue course is not required.

Students must be proficient riding their snowmobile or snowbike and bring appropriate riding equipment, an avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe.

One day in the field (8 hours), plus AIARE online learning before the course.

The field day is 100% in person. Practice planning and leading a backcountry ride with an AIARE instructor, companion rescue, feedback, and a debrief.

Required online preparation: Complete the AIARE 1 online learning before the field day. Course preparation and registration instructions are provided through Google Classroom. A current physical AIARE fieldbook and digital AIARE 1 Student Manual are provided.

Operating Areas & Typical Field Locations

Moto Mountain School offers motorized avalanche courses across four Colorado operating areas.

• Frisco / Silverthorne
  • Vail Pass
  • Spring Creek
  • Tiger Road / Swan Mountain
  • Deer Creek
• Buena Vista / Leadville
  • Cottonwood Pass East (from Denny Creek)
  • Tin Cup
  • Vail Pass
• Gunnison / Crested Butte
  • Kebler Pass
  • Cottonwood Pass West (from Taylor Park)
• Lake City
  • Slumgullion Pass

How Course Locations Are Determined

• Your Preference Matters: Select your preferred course area when registering. We aim to hold courses in the areas our students select.
• Flexible Field Locations: Specific trailheads are selected based on snow conditions, weather, and access. Field locations may vary between course days.
• Final Confirmation: Meeting locations and field locations will be communicated before the course. If a change to another operating area becomes necessary, we’ll contact affected students in advance.

• Refresh the AIARE Decision-Making Framework through a mentored backcountry ride.
• Use avalanche forecasts, weather, and field observations to develop and adjust a ride plan.
• Recognize avalanche terrain and practice appropriate motorized travel strategies.
• Strengthen group communication and shared decisions.
• Refresh companion rescue skills with your transceiver, probe, and shovel.
• Identify skills to practice and plan your continued avalanche education.

• Prepare online: Revisit terrain management, communication, rescue fundamentals, and the AIARE Decision-Making Framework.
• Plan: Review avalanche problems, terrain, weather, group goals, and emergency preparations.
• Ride: Practice departure checks, observations, route choices, and safe motorized travel.
• Communicate: Take turns leading, share observations and decisions, and receive instructor and peer feedback.
• Rescue: Practice companion rescue fundamentals, equipment use, and small-team coordination.
• Debrief: Review decisions, identify strengths and gaps, and set goals for continued practice.

1. Choose Your Course

Select your course date and preferred location from the available options.

2. Register & Pay

Complete checkout to reserve your spot. You’ll receive an email confirming your enrollment and payment details.

Please View Our Cancellation Policy → before registering.

3. Complete Your Registration & Prepare

Once payment is received, you’ll receive a separate email, typically within 2 business days, containing course logistics and instructions for accessing Google Classroom.

• All students: Join Google Classroom, complete your registration form, and sign the required waiver.

Important: Course-specific schedules, meeting locations, and updates will be communicated directly by email.

Full date? Use Request Custom Dates to request a waitlist place for your preferred date. A request does not reserve a seat or require payment.