Since 2014 teaching courses, providing resources and tools to reduce the risk of avalanches in Chile.

We are professionals who know the mountains deeply, we know the risk that comes with traveling them, and that is why we train and educate ourselves year after year to be able to deliver a quality and updated training with North America.

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We design and implement avalanche risk management training programs tailored to each operation and team, based on AAA and AIARE standards.

We have a long history as official suppliers to AIARE (American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education) and the AAA (American Avalanche Association) in South America.

https://avtraining.org/recprogram/

We are the sole suppliers to both associations in Chile.

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OUR COURSES

RECREATIONAL AIARE

Introduction to avalanche risks in mountain operations, covering basic concepts of terrain assessment, mitigation, and essential equipment.

A starting point for risk management in the field.

Awareness

It is focused on the practice, learning and improvement of skills for the rescue of the companion in avalanches.

Students will be able to practice single and/or multiple victim search techniques.

RESCUE

The course covers terrain assessment, operational planning, observation techniques, decision-making in the field, human factors, risk reduction, and rescue techniques.

LEVEL 1

It provides tools for advanced analysis of the snowpack and its components, enabling users to assess stability issues and understand snow metamorphism processes in an operational context.

Designed for anyone looking to expand their knowledge.

LEVEL 2

The scope is broadened to include pre-hospital care once the victim(s) have been located. Triage and life support.

Students will be able to practice search techniques for single and/or multiple victims, as well as airway management, basic life support, immobilization, hypothermia wrapping, protocols, and evacuation.


Rescue Plus +

José Luis Troncoso

CHILE. Course Leader PRO 2 AAA, professional AAA member, AIARE Instructor, WFR

Manuel Mingo

CHILE. AIARE PRO 1, Professional Member AAA, AIARE Instructor, WEMT - UIMLA.

Christian Steidle

CHILE. Course Leader PRO 2 AAA, professional AAA member, AIARE Instructor, WFR

Rodrigo Morales

CHILE. Course Leader PRO 2 AAA, AAA professional member, AIARE Instructor

Dr. Nicolas Mena

CHILE. Specialist in Emergency Medicine (Puerto Montt Hospital) – Director of DiMM Chile; Founding Partner of Sotavento.med

Dr. Ignacio Solar

CHILE. Sports Physician ACGM Climbing Guide DIMM Instructor

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