Selkirk Powder attains AIARE certification
SANDPOINT - Selkirk Powder Co. is joining the rarified air of the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education.
Selkirk's aim is to increase opportunities for backcountry skiers and riders to undertake structured, state-of-the-art travel and expand learning opportunities in the American Selkirk Mountains.
Established in 2003 and known primarily for cat skiing, Selkirk Powder Co. has been working with a group of staff guides on the certifications and accreditations necessary to attain the provider status of AIARE.
People are immediately able to register for AIARE instruction.
“Selkirk Powder Company is excited to undertake their first season of avalanche courses as an AIARE provider,” said Ken Barrett, co-founder of Selkirk Powder Co. “Kevin Stolbrock, our AIARE programs manager, and our guide team come with over a century of collective backcountry experience. They have been working extremely hard at achieving their credentials to teach the AIARE curriculum. It's going to be wonderful to watch them teach what they truly love to do."
The American Institute for Avalanche Research & Education is a nonprofit educational organization with a mission of saving lives through avalanche education.
Serving over 100 providers in the U.S., South America, Europe and Asia, AIARE develops research-based avalanche education curriculum and implements ongoing training and certification for course instructors and providers.
AIARE curriculum offers courses to serve all levels, from recreational to professional and from novice to advanced. They are built in accordance with national and international standards developed by the American Avalanche Association and the Canadian Avalanche Association.
Base operations take place out of Schweitzer Mountain Resort in Sandpoint.
Beginning in December, Selkirk Powder Co. will offer AIARE Rescue, AIARE 1 and 2 courses. Each course will be available on pre-determined dates.
For more information and registration, visit: selkirkpowder.com, call 208-263-6959 or send an email to reservations@selkirkpowder.com.
