Avalanche I and Wilderness First Aid- This 40-hour course combines AIARE Level 1 avalanche training and SOLO Wilderness First Aid. In addition to understanding avalanche hazard management, it will train participants in basic backcountry medicine skills. Students will learn to manage patients for extended periods should someone get hurt or become ill when help is not readily available. Practical exercises will combine avalanche rescue and patient care. This is an excellent course for aspiring professionals or recreational backcountry users. Certifications upon completion include: Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO) Wilderness First Aid and American Heart Association (AHA) Adult/Child CPR, and a Level 1 Avalanche Certificate.