There is no finish line in avalanche education.
Help us fuel lifelong learning.
2025 Donation
Help AIARE with our mission of saving lives through avalanche education—choose a donation amount:
Support Avalanche Education and Safer Backcountry Recreation
If you've taken an AIARE course, you know the impact of informed decision-making in the backcountry. Your choices—from selecting safe routes to recognizing changing conditions—can transform your time in the winter backcountry into rewarding experiences.
Donate today to help AIARE equip more skiers, riders, snowshoers, and snowmobilers with life-saving knowledge.
Donations over $500 qualify for AIARE's Major Donor program.
Your Role: Fuel Lifelong Learning
When you donate to AIARE, you’re helping keep avalanche education within reach for every backcountry traveler. Every donation directly supports our ability to:
Our work makes an impact.
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Total number of students who have taken an AIARE course since AIARE’s inception in 1998.0
AIARE providers across the U.S., including 16 universities and colleges.0
Students took a course using AIARE curriculum in the 2024-25 winter.$82,429
Scholarship dollars awarded to individuals pursuing avalanche education last season.
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Percentage of recreational motorized students nationwide served by AIARE in 2024-25.0
New instructors, 29 course leaders, and 140 PRO students trained by AIARE.
2025 Donation
Donate to help AIARE with their mission of saving lives through avalanche education.
AIARE is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and relies on charitable contributions for more than 20% of its annual budget. Your tax-deductible gift allows us to fulfill our mission of saving lives through avalanche education. Thank you!
Testimonials
Erin Smart, IFMGA Mountain Guide, AIARE Instructor
“The mountains themselves provide us with a lifelong education in every experience we have out there. But, it’s necessary to have courses where people can trust the quality of the material so they can learn certain lessons without risking their lives. AIARE does a great job at providing just that.”
– Erin Smart, IFMGA Mountain Guide, AIARE Instructor
Brian Lundstedt, Tyler’s Backcountry Awareness, AIARE Instructor
“Nearly a decade ago, I went in search of a place to further my education. AIARE was the clear choice. They have a team of curriculum developers to ensure delivery of practical and effective information while following industry best practices. As one of the first motorized course leaders, I am proud to be part of this team”
—Brian Lundstedt, Tyler’s Backcountry Awareness
Jen Reddy, First Ascent Foundation scholarship recipient, AIARE Instructor, & member of Teton County Search and Rescue
“As an avalanche educator, I strive to build the self confidence in my students to safely explore the winter backcountry while sparking their curiosity to become lifelong learners of snow science. I am particularly interested in fostering the cultural shift within the backcountry community to recognize female, and non binary, identified individuals as leaders and equal participants in the backcountry and related snow/avalanche fields.”
– Jen Reddy, First Ascent Foundation scholarship recipient, AIARE Instructor, & member of Teton County Search and Rescue
Interested in learning more about the impact of your donations? Read more about our impact in our 2024-2025 annual report.
Other Ways to Support AIARE
Workplace Giving
Workplace Giving (Non-Government Employees)
Employees in the private sector may offer a variety of payroll-deduction giving options. If you’d like to give to AIARE through your employer, please contact your human resources department to find out what options they offer.
Matching Gifts
Many companies sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. If your company has a qualifying program, request a matching gift form from your employer or access the form through their website. Send your completed and signed form, along with your check or a copy of your online donation receipt to AIARE PO Box 3744, Mount Crested Butte, CO 81225. For questions, contact us at [email protected]
Shop the AIARE Store
Show your support by shopping the AIARE store for AIARE branded swag like jackets, t-shirts, hats, and more!
Stock Donations
Stock donations are a great way to support the programs you care about most. To facilitate a gift of stock, please use the following:
Step 1: Initiate Transfer
The first step is to contact your broker to initiate the transfer. Your broker can arrange to have the securities delivered electronically to tAIARE through Charles Schwab & Co:
- Charles Schwab & Co DTC Number: 0614
- AIARE's Account Number: 8649-6986
Step 2: Notify AIARE
Please provide us some information about the gift for audit and acknowledgment purposes. Notify AIARE NOW or send a letter with the following information:
- Donor's full name and complete address
- Name and number of securities transferred
- Date of the transfer
- Specific AIARE program to which gift should be directed, if any