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SUMMARY:Bentgate Mountaineering Ski Season Kick-off Party
DESCRIPTION:🎿 Bentgate’s 2025/2026 Ski Season Kick-off Party – Designed for the Deep\nPresented by Black Diamond📅 October 9th\, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM📍 Bentgate Mountaineering\, 1313 Washington Ave\, Golden\, CO \nJoin us for the ultimate celebration of winter! Our annual Ski Season Kick-off Party brings hundreds of skiers and riders together to welcome the snow\, connect with the community\, and support avalanche education. \nThis event is a fundraiser for Friends of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) and AIARE\, two organizations critical to backcountry safety and education. \n\n✅ Admission\n\n\n$10 per person – Tickets required \n\n\nLimited availability! If tickets sell out\, join the waitlist and participate virtually. \n\n\n\n💻 Can’t attend in person? Join virtually!\nYou can still support the cause and be part of the fun: \n1️⃣ Shop Online – 10 AM–10 PM MDT at bentgate.comUse code SSKP10 to save 10% AND Bentgate donates 10% of profits to CAIC & AIARE.* \n2️⃣ Bid in the Silent Auction – 5 PM–8 PM MDTBrowse and bid online at app.galabid.com/2025sskp (pre-registration opens soon). \n*Exclusions apply. Discount valid 10/9/25\, 10 AM–10 PM MDT\, on eligible items only. \n\n🎉 What’s Happening at the Party\n\n\nSki expo with top industry reps & backcountry orgs \n\n\nLive music \n\n\nHuge raffle & silent auction \n\n\nBackcountry games \n\n\nFood trucks & drinks \n\n\nSweepstakes with amazing gear prizes \n\n\n\n🕒 Schedule\n\n\n6:00 PM – Doors Open \n\n\n6:30–7:30 PM – Tips & Tricks with BD Athletes\, AIARE instructors & CAIC forecasters \n\n\n7:30–8:00 PM – AIARE Avy Aware Program with Colorado Adventure Guides \n\n\n8:00–8:30 PM – Black Diamond Athlete Presentation & Film \n\n\n8:30–8:45 PM – Sweepstakes Winner Announcements \n\n\n\n💡 Why It Matters\nEvery ticket\, raffle entry\, and purchase helps fund avalanche safety\, forecasting\, and education in Colorado. \n\n❓ FAQs\n\n\nQuestions? Email bentgate@bentgate.com or call 303-271-9382 \n\n\nDogs? Sorry\, no dogs allowed (service dogs excepted). \n\n\nAlcohol? Bring ID for a wristband.
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/bentgate-mountaineering-ski-season-kick-off-party/
LOCATION:Bentgate Mountaineering\, 1313 Washington Ave\, Golden\, CO\, 80401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:AIARE 1 Avalanche Safety
DESCRIPTION:These courses will take place along the continental divide with a classroom in Dumont and field days near Loveland and/or Berthoud Passes. \nLearn. Practice. Stay Alive.\nTraveling in the backcountry requires a solid understanding of avalanche risk and the knowledge to mitigate these risks through appropriate terrain assessment and decision making. Colorado is home to one of the most complex snowpacks in the entire world\, and people come from all across the globe to study the snowpack here. Our local team of AIARE-certified leaders and instructors have an intimate relationship with the local terrain and snowpack conditions where we operate & will teach you how to recognize\, manage\, and minimize these hazards\, and to reduce risks. Avalanche Safety education is the core of our winter operations and we are pleased to offer education in six Colorado Counties\, including ski resort-based and hut-based courses. \nOur 3-Day AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Courses in the Front Range zone combines pre-course e-learning\, classroom\, and field instruction to introduce participants to the hazards of traveling in avalanche terrain. All of our Level 1 courses will include 24 hours of coursework at a minimum\, and two days on snow. \nAs an Ortovox Safety Academy partner\, our AIARE courses include the complimentary use of Ortovox avalanche safety equipment like their Diract Voice beacon\, a shovel like their Beast\, an ALU probe\, and an Ortovox backpack designed to hold them for easy access. \nWe want to make sure that you get the education that you need and don’t cut corners in delivering the best product so that we can maximize your benefit!
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/aiare-1-avalanche-safety-mar-27/
LOCATION:Front Range Zones (Loveland or Berthoud Passes)
CATEGORIES:AIARE 1 Front Range Zone
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SUMMARY:AIARE 1 Avalanche Safety
DESCRIPTION:These courses will take place along the continental divide with a classroom in Dumont and field days near Loveland and/or Berthoud Passes. \nLearn. Practice. Stay Alive.\nTraveling in the backcountry requires a solid understanding of avalanche risk and the knowledge to mitigate these risks through appropriate terrain assessment and decision making. Colorado is home to one of the most complex snowpacks in the entire world\, and people come from all across the globe to study the snowpack here. Our local team of AIARE-certified leaders and instructors have an intimate relationship with the local terrain and snowpack conditions where we operate & will teach you how to recognize\, manage\, and minimize these hazards\, and to reduce risks. Avalanche Safety education is the core of our winter operations and we are pleased to offer education in six Colorado Counties\, including ski resort-based and hut-based courses. \nOur 3-Day AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Courses in the Front Range zone combines pre-course e-learning\, classroom\, and field instruction to introduce participants to the hazards of traveling in avalanche terrain. All of our Level 1 courses will include 24 hours of coursework at a minimum\, and two days on snow. \nAs an Ortovox Safety Academy partner\, our AIARE courses include the complimentary use of Ortovox avalanche safety equipment like their Diract Voice beacon\, a shovel like their Beast\, an ALU probe\, and an Ortovox backpack designed to hold them for easy access. \nWe want to make sure that you get the education that you need and don’t cut corners in delivering the best product so that we can maximize your benefit!
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/aiare-1-avalanche-safety-fr-march-6/
LOCATION:Front Range Zones (Loveland or Berthoud Passes)
CATEGORIES:AIARE 1 Front Range Zone
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Ice Climbing Course
DESCRIPTION:Experience a full day of ice climbing on the starkly beautiful ice falls of Colorado’s central mountains. All technical gear is provided. This course is designed for novice adventurers seeking a structured day of learning and fun out on the ice. Instead of simply sending you up on a top rope\, our certified guides progress the group through a curriculum designed to give participants the knowledge and skills required to navigate the often intimidating activity of ice climbing. You will leave with a foundation of outdoor ice climbing skills after plenty of time actually climbing. \n3 student minimum needed to run the course \nIn this course\, climbers will learn & practice the following: \n\nProper fit and function of all personal climbing gear\, including harnesses\, crampons\, and helmets\nEfficient use of ice tools\nEfficient climbing techniques to move gracefully over ice\nSeveral knots and hitches involved in the climbing system\nBelay techniques to keep both climber and belayer safe\nSetup and rappelling yourself from the top of the fall\nClimbing communication\nA sense of stewardship for open spaces\nAwareness of avalanche risk and its mitigation\n\nWe will meet at the CAG office or a convenient rendezvous point\, gear up and hike out to the field. Meeting time is 8AM. We will spend the day in field instruction where we turn the winter backcountry into an experiential classroom where you will learn and practice your new climbing skills. \nTrip Package Includes\n\nCAG professional climbing guide (5:1 maximum guide to student ratio)\nAll climbing equipment\nTransportation from designated meeting place to the trailhead\nA safe\, fun\, and educational experience\n\nTrip Package Does Not Include\n\nLodging\nClothing for winter weather conditions – bring layers\nInsurance (trip or rescue)\nInstructor gratuity\nSnacks or beverages
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/intro-to-ice-climbing-course-feb-21/
CATEGORIES:Ice Climbing
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SUMMARY:Backcountry 101
DESCRIPTION:Our Backcountry Ski/Splitboarding 101 Clinics will introduce skiers and riders to backcountry equipment and available resources. We will define what the backcountry is and take a look at the specialized equipment that is necessary to use while traveling in the snowy mountains. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: \n\n   · Different types of backcountry ski and splitboarding equipment\n    Choosing the right gear for you\n    Gear for backcountry skiing & splitboarding\n    Dressing and layering for backcountry skiing\n    Packing for a day of backcountry skiing\n    Avalanche safety equipment\n    Introduction to trip planning\n    CAIC website demo\n    Necessary and recommended education\n\n·    Guide’s tips and tricks
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/backcountry-101/
LOCATION:Highside Brewing\, 720 Main St\, Frisco\, CO\, 80443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Avy Savvy Clinic
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SUMMARY:AIARE 1 Avalanche Safety
DESCRIPTION:These courses will take place along the continental divide with a classroom in Dumont and field days near Loveland and/or Berthoud Passes. \nLearn. Practice. Stay Alive.\nTraveling in the backcountry requires a solid understanding of avalanche risk and the knowledge to mitigate these risks through appropriate terrain assessment and decision making. Colorado is home to one of the most complex snowpacks in the entire world\, and people come from all across the globe to study the snowpack here. Our local team of AIARE-certified leaders and instructors have an intimate relationship with the local terrain and snowpack conditions where we operate & will teach you how to recognize\, manage\, and minimize these hazards\, and to reduce risks. Avalanche Safety education is the core of our winter operations and we are pleased to offer education in six Colorado Counties\, including ski resort-based and hut-based courses. \nOur 3-Day AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Courses in the Front Range zone combines pre-course e-learning\, classroom\, and field instruction to introduce participants to the hazards of traveling in avalanche terrain. All of our Level 1 courses will include 24 hours of coursework at a minimum\, and two days on snow. \nAs an Ortovox Safety Academy partner\, our AIARE courses include the complimentary use of Ortovox avalanche safety equipment like their Diract Voice beacon\, a shovel like their Beast\, an ALU probe\, and an Ortovox backpack designed to hold them for easy access. \nWe want to make sure that you get the education that you need and don’t cut corners in delivering the best product so that we can maximize your benefit!
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/aiare-1-avalanche-safety-fr-feb-14/
LOCATION:Front Range Zones (Loveland or Berthoud Passes)
CATEGORIES:AIARE 1 Front Range Zone
ORGANIZER;CN="Colorado Adventure Guides":MAILTO:info@coloradoadventureguides.com
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Ice Climbing Course
DESCRIPTION:Experience a full day of ice climbing on the starkly beautiful ice falls of Colorado’s central mountains. All technical gear is provided. This course is designed for novice adventurers seeking a structured day of learning and fun out on the ice. Instead of simply sending you up on a top rope\, our certified guides progress the group through a curriculum designed to give participants the knowledge and skills required to navigate the often intimidating activity of ice climbing. You will leave with a foundation of outdoor ice climbing skills after plenty of time actually climbing. \n3 student minimum needed to run the course \nIn this course\, climbers will learn & practice the following: \n\nProper fit and function of all personal climbing gear\, including harnesses\, crampons\, and helmets\nEfficient use of ice tools\nEfficient climbing techniques to move gracefully over ice\nSeveral knots and hitches involved in the climbing system\nBelay techniques to keep both climber and belayer safe\nSetup and rappelling yourself from the top of the fall\nClimbing communication\nA sense of stewardship for open spaces\nAwareness of avalanche risk and its mitigation\n\nWe will meet at the CAG office or a convenient rendezvous point\, gear up and hike out to the field. Meeting time is 8AM. We will spend the day in field instruction where we turn the winter backcountry into an experiential classroom where you will learn and practice your new climbing skills. \nTrip Package Includes\n\nCAG professional climbing guide (5:1 maximum guide to student ratio)\nAll climbing equipment\nTransportation from designated meeting place to the trailhead\nA safe\, fun\, and educational experience\n\nTrip Package Does Not Include\n\nLodging\nClothing for winter weather conditions – bring layers\nInsurance (trip or rescue)\nInstructor gratuity\nSnacks or beverages
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/intro-to-ice-climbing-course-jan-31/
CATEGORIES:Ice Climbing
ORGANIZER;CN="Colorado Adventure Guides":MAILTO:info@coloradoadventureguides.com
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