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SUMMARY:AIARE Avalanche Aware – Golden\, CO
DESCRIPTION:Build a Better Understanding of Avalanche Risk\nJoin Colorado Adventure Guides at Bentgate Mountaineering in Golden for AIARE Avalanche Aware\, an introductory avalanche awareness clinic designed to help winter recreationists better understand avalanche hazards\, recognize avalanche terrain\, use the avalanche forecast\, identify obvious warning signs\, and determine appropriate next steps in avalanche education. \nNo previous avalanche education is required. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nHow avalanches form and where they can occur\nHow to recognize avalanche terrain and terrain traps\nHow to read an avalanche forecast\nHow danger ratings\, weather\, and recent observations inform travel decisions\nFive common warning signs of avalanche instability\nBasic strategies for avoiding avalanche terrain\nWhat education and skills to pursue next\n\nReading the Forecast & Recognizing Red Flags\nParticipants will learn where to find the most important information in an avalanche forecast\, including danger ratings\, travel advice\, elevation\, weather\, observations\, and recent avalanche activity. \nWe’ll also discuss five obvious signs of increasing avalanche danger: wind-drifted snow\, rapid warming\, heavy snowfall or rain\, cracking or collapsing snow\, and recent avalanches. \nAvalanche Terrain & Safer Choices\nAvalanches occur on and below steep\, snow-covered slopes. The clinic introduces participants to start zones\, avalanche tracks\, runouts\, terrain traps\, and basic tools for recognizing terrain where avalanche exposure may exist. \nThe goal isn’t to turn one evening into a full avalanche course — it’s to help you recognize when avalanche terrain may be present and understand when additional training is needed. \nWhat Comes Next?\nYour next step depends on how you plan to recreate. \nIf your goal is to avoid avalanche terrain\, useful skills include terrain identification\, map reading\, winter travel skills\, and first aid. \nIf you plan to travel in or around avalanche terrain\, you’ll need additional training in avalanche rescue\, risk management\, forecast interpretation\, terrain selection\, and group communication. \nTravelers entering avalanche terrain should also carry and know how to use a transceiver\, probe\, and shovel. \nWho Should Attend?\nIdeal for backcountry skiers and splitboarders\, snowshoers\, snowmobilers\, winter hikers\, mountaineers\, and anyone who recreates around steep\, snow-covered terrain. \nNo previous avalanche education required. \nReserve Your Free Spot\nSpace is limited. Advance RSVP required. \nEvent Team:\n\nOrganizer: Colorado Adventure Guides\nPresented in partnership with: AIARE (American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education)\nHosted at: Bentgate Mountaineering\n\nExplore all free Avy Savvy Winter Clinics → \nReady for formal avalanche training? Explore CAG Avalanche Courses →
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/aiare-avalanche-aware-golden-bentgate-2026-12-09/
LOCATION:Bentgate Mountaineering\, 1313 Washington Ave\, Golden\, CO\, 80401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261211T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261213T160000
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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-2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261211T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260807T163217Z
CREATED:20260807T163217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T163217Z
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SUMMARY:AIARE 1 Avalanche Safety
DESCRIPTION:Learn. Practice. Stay Alive.\nThese course dates will be based out of the Summit County area with classroom in Silverthorne \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 based out of the Summit County area combine 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.
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/aiare-1-dec11-2026/
LOCATION:Summit County Zones (within 45 minutes of Breckenridge)
CATEGORIES:AIARE 1 Summit Zone
ORGANIZER;CN="Colorado Adventure Guides":MAILTO:info@coloradoadventureguides.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261215T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261215T193000
DTSTAMP:20261010T002549Z
CREATED:20261008T144217Z
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SUMMARY:Backcountry 101 – Taking Your First Steps into the Backcountry – Denver\, CO
DESCRIPTION:Thinking About Getting Into the Backcountry?\nJoin Colorado Adventure Guides and Weston for an introductory Backcountry 101 clinic designed for skiers and snowboarders who want to learn what it takes to begin exploring beyond the resort. \nThis clinic provides an overview of the equipment\, education\, safety systems\, and planning resources that form the foundation of backcountry skiing and splitboarding. \nWhether you are considering your first touring setup\, trying to understand avalanche education options\, or simply wondering what skills you need before heading into the backcountry\, this session is designed to help you build a clear starting point. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nHow backcountry ski and splitboard setups work\nEssential avalanche rescue and safety equipment\nThe role of avalanche education and companion rescue training\nBasic trip-planning tools and resources\nBackcountry packs\, layering\, communication\, and emergency gear\nLeave No Trace principles and backcountry etiquette\nPractical next steps for building skills and experience\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis clinic is designed for resort skiers and snowboarders who are curious about backcountry travel\, considering their first touring setup\, or trying to understand what education and skills they need before heading beyond the resort. \nNo previous backcountry experience is required. \nYour Next Step\nBackcountry 101 is intended as a starting point. From here\, participants can continue into introductory backcountry skiing or splitboarding instruction\, avalanche rescue training\, and formal avalanche education. \nPresented By\nColorado Adventure Guides + Weston Backcountry + Confluence Kayak & Ski \nColorado Adventure Guides provides backcountry skiing\, splitboarding\, avalanche education\, and mountain instruction throughout Colorado. The presentation identifies CAG as a four-season guide service and a leading Colorado AIARE avalanche education provider. \nWeston is a Colorado-based ski\, snowboard\, and splitboard manufacturer with a strong focus on backcountry education and community programming. \nFrom kayaks and SUPs to skis and avalanche gear\, Confluence Kayak & Ski (CKS Online)’s got what you need for every Colorado season and the know-how to make the most of it. \nReserve Your Free Spot\nSpace is limited. Advance RSVP required. \nEvent Team: \n\nOrganizer: Colorado Adventure Guides\nPresented in partnership with: Weston Backcountry\nHosted at: Confluence Kayak & Ski\n\nExplore all free Avy Savvy Winter Clinics → \nReady for formal avalanche training? Explore CAG Avalanche Courses →
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/backcountry-101-lakewood-weston-2026-12-15/
LOCATION:Confluence Kayak & Ski — Denver\, CO\, 2301 7th St\,\, Denver\, CO\, 80211
CATEGORIES:Avy Savvy Clinic
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261218T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260807T163247Z
CREATED:20260807T163247Z
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SUMMARY:AIARE 1 Avalanche Safety
DESCRIPTION:Learn. Practice. Stay Alive.\nThese course dates will be based out of the Summit County area with classroom in Silverthorne \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 based out of the Summit County area combine 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.
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/aiare-1-dec18-2026/
LOCATION:Summit County Zones (within 45 minutes of Breckenridge)
CATEGORIES:AIARE 1 Summit Zone
ORGANIZER;CN="Colorado Adventure Guides":MAILTO:info@coloradoadventureguides.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261219T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260807T164522Z
CREATED:20260807T164522Z
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SUMMARY:AIARE 1 Refresher Course
DESCRIPTION:Kick the rust off your avalanche skills with our one-day AIARE 1 Refresher! Designed for backcountry travelers who’ve taken an AIARE 1 or equivalent course\, this course combines an online learning component with a full day in the field. \nPractice leading a tour\, hone companion rescue skills\, and revisit the AIARE decision-making framework—all with guidance from an experienced mentor. \n\nOne-day course for backcountry travelers looking to refresh their avalanche skills\nHands-on field experience with guidance from an experienced mentor\nIncludes an online learning component plus a full day in the field\nAffordable—less than the cost of a day at many major ski resorts\nPerfect way to start the season with your touring partners on the same page\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\nAIARE Certified Course Leader and Instructor(s) (6:1 maximum guide to student ratio)\nAIARE Fieldbook\nComplimentary use of Ortovox avalanche transceiver\, shovel\, probe\, and pack if needed\nDiscounted touring rentals\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s not included\n\n\nBackcountry skis\, splitboards with skins\, or snowshoes- rentals available\nClothing\, gear\, goggles\, helmet\nLunch\, snacks\, water\nTransportation to designated meeting place\nInsurance (trip or rescue)\nInstructor gratuity
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/aiare-1-refresher-dec19-2026/
ORGANIZER;CN="Colorado Adventure Guides":MAILTO:info@coloradoadventureguides.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261219T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260811T164105Z
CREATED:20260811T164105Z
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SUMMARY:AIARE Rescue- Summit
DESCRIPTION:AIARE Rescue is appropriate for both new and experienced recreational backcountry travelers\, as well as aspiring avalanche professionals. This one-day (8-hour) course is intended to be retaken on a regular basis. New participants will learn companion rescue\, and returning students will expand their skills and knowledge with advanced topics and realistic scenario practice. AIARE recommends that all backcountry travelers keep their skills current by taking an Avalanche Rescue Course at least every other year. Each participant will receive professional coaching in rescue skills and will receive a certificate of completion at course end. The Rescue course is a prerequisite for the AIARE 2 and Pro 1 Courses. \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.
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/aiare-rescue-summit-dec19-2026/
CATEGORIES:AIARE Rescue
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261220T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260807T182138Z
CREATED:20260807T182138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T182138Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Backcountry
DESCRIPTION:So\, Colorado’s pristine backcountry has been calling but you\, but you still haven’t taken that first step? This is it. This is the winter. Let’s go! This adventure is the perfect introduction to the skills necessary to confidently take those first steps and venture into the backcountry. This class is a stepping stone to get out of the resort and explore the backcountry. Not only is it an excellent full-day adventure for those new to backcountry skiing\, but it is also a great way to gather experience prior to taking an AIARE Level 1 Avalanche course. The AIARE Level 1 course curriculum does not include the use of touring equipment or touring technique\, but this trip does. This one-day adventure is customized for both skiers and splitboarders. Grab some friends\, pick a date\, and our guides will handle everything else! \nWhat You Will Learn:\nEquipment \n\nIntro and overview of touring gear\nProper and efficient transitions\nIntro to avalanche safety gear\n\nAwareness \n\nIntro to trip planning and backcountry navigation\nIntro to hazard management\nIntroduction to avalanche awareness\n\nMovement \n\nUse of uphill climbing skins\nIntro to track setting\nIntro to using kick turns
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/intro-to-backcountry-dec-20-2026/
LOCATION:Summit County Zones (within 45 minutes of Breckenridge)
CATEGORIES:Intro to Backcountry
ORGANIZER;CN="Colorado Adventure Guides":MAILTO:info@coloradoadventureguides.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261228T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261230T160000
DTSTAMP:20260807T162253Z
CREATED:20260807T162253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T162253Z
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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-dec28-2026/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270101T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260807T163331Z
CREATED:20260807T163331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T163331Z
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SUMMARY:AIARE 1 Avalanche Safety
DESCRIPTION:Learn. Practice. Stay Alive.\nThese course dates will be based out of the Summit County area with classroom in Silverthorne \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 based out of the Summit County area combine 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.
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/aiare-1-jan1-2027/
LOCATION:Summit County Zones (within 45 minutes of Breckenridge)
CATEGORIES:AIARE 1 Summit Zone
ORGANIZER;CN="Colorado Adventure Guides":MAILTO:info@coloradoadventureguides.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270101T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260807T175813Z
CREATED:20260807T175813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T175813Z
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SUMMARY:AIARE 1 Splitboard Specific
DESCRIPTION:Learn. 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. \nColorado Adventure Guides is proud to be one of the original splitboard specific course developers and providers in the country\, supported by Weston Backcountry. Want more? Check out our Splitboard Progression Program! To take this class\, students must be familiar with their touring setups and be able to ride at a steep blue or black level on resort. If you are not yet at this level\, please check out our 1-Day Intro to Splitboarding Courses! \nWe offer AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course 3-Day courses in a traditional in-person format that combine advance e-learning\, classroom\, and field instruction to introduce participants to the hazards of traveling in avalanche terrain. All Level 1 courses include a minimum 24 hours of coursework\, 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 to maximize your benefit! \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\nEfficient use of beacon/shovel/probe\nPre-trip equipment check\nSurvival gear checklist\nWeather\nUnderstanding a mountain snowpack\nReading and understanding the avalanche forecast\nClassifications of avalanches\nCharacteristics of different types of avalanches\n\nTrip Preparation \n\nBasics of route selection and terrain management\nTrip planning and preparation\nRescue and emergency preparation\nGroup management\n\nHazards/Rescue \n\nRecognizing hazardous conditions\nManaging risk and decision making\nHuman factors and influence\nCompanion rescue techniques
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/aiare-1-splitboard-specific-jan1-3-2027/
LOCATION:Sisters Cabin
CATEGORIES:AIARE 1 Splitboard Specific
ORGANIZER;CN="Colorado Adventure Guides":MAILTO:info@coloradoadventureguides.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270102T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260811T164137Z
CREATED:20260811T164137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T164137Z
UID:73733-1798876800-1798905600@www.coloradoadventureguides.com
SUMMARY:AIARE Rescue- Summit
DESCRIPTION:AIARE Rescue is appropriate for both new and experienced recreational backcountry travelers\, as well as aspiring avalanche professionals. This one-day (8-hour) course is intended to be retaken on a regular basis. New participants will learn companion rescue\, and returning students will expand their skills and knowledge with advanced topics and realistic scenario practice. AIARE recommends that all backcountry travelers keep their skills current by taking an Avalanche Rescue Course at least every other year. Each participant will receive professional coaching in rescue skills and will receive a certificate of completion at course end. The Rescue course is a prerequisite for the AIARE 2 and Pro 1 Courses. \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.
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/aiare-rescue-summit-jan2-2027/
CATEGORIES:AIARE Rescue
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270103T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260811T163224Z
CREATED:20260811T163224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T163224Z
UID:73709-1798963200-1798992000@www.coloradoadventureguides.com
SUMMARY:Intro to Backcountry
DESCRIPTION:So\, Colorado’s pristine backcountry has been calling but you\, but you still haven’t taken that first step? This is it. This is the winter. Let’s go! This adventure is the perfect introduction to the skills necessary to confidently take those first steps and venture into the backcountry. This class is a stepping stone to get out of the resort and explore the backcountry. Not only is it an excellent full-day adventure for those new to backcountry skiing\, but it is also a great way to gather experience prior to taking an AIARE Level 1 Avalanche course. The AIARE Level 1 course curriculum does not include the use of touring equipment or touring technique\, but this trip does. This one-day adventure is customized for both skiers and splitboarders. Grab some friends\, pick a date\, and our guides will handle everything else! \nWhat You Will Learn:\nEquipment \n\nIntro and overview of touring gear\nProper and efficient transitions\nIntro to avalanche safety gear\n\nAwareness \n\nIntro to trip planning and backcountry navigation\nIntro to hazard management\nIntroduction to avalanche awareness\n\nMovement \n\nUse of uphill climbing skins\nIntro to track setting\nIntro to using kick turns
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/intro-to-backcountry-jan3-2027/
LOCATION:Summit County Zones (within 45 minutes of Breckenridge)
CATEGORIES:Intro to Backcountry
ORGANIZER;CN="Colorado Adventure Guides":MAILTO:info@coloradoadventureguides.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270106T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270106T193000
DTSTAMP:20261008T192619Z
CREATED:20261008T170139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T192619Z
UID:74218-1799258400-1799263800@www.coloradoadventureguides.com
SUMMARY:Avalanche Safety + State of the Snowpack – Golden\, CO
DESCRIPTION:Refresh the Fundamentals. Understand This Season.\nThis clinic is designed for backcountry travelers who already have some experience and want a practical refresher on the avalanche-safety fundamentals that matter most before and during a tour. \nWe’ll review forecast interpretation\, rescue gear\, weather and snowpack observations\, terrain selection\, and group communication — then connect those skills to the actual evolution of this season’s Colorado snowpack. \nWhat We’ll Review\n\nAvalanche rescue gear and training progression\nReading the avalanche forecast beyond the headline danger rating\nWeather\, wind\, snowfall\, and field observations\nSnowpack layering and common avalanche problems\nSlope angle\, aspect\, elevation\, terrain traps\, and trigger points\nGroup communication and exposure management\nHow the season’s weather has shaped the snowpack we are traveling on now\n\nThese themes come directly from the clinic presentation\, which moves through gear\, training\, forecast use\, field observation\, snowpack structure\, terrain\, and group management. \nReading the Mountain\nA forecast is only part of the picture. Participants will review what to look for in the field\, including wind direction and drifting snow\, recent snowfall\, temperature changes\, snowpack structure\, terrain characteristics\, and signs of instability. The presentation’s observation framework centers on weather\, snowpack\, terrain\, and team. \nState of the Snowpack\nThe key differentiator in this clinic is tracking the story of the season. \nAvalanche conditions develop over time. Early-season snow\, dry periods\, faceting\, wind loading\, buried weak layers\, warming events\, and later storms all influence the structure we are traveling on today. \nWe’ll look at how the season has progressed and connect that history to the current avalanche forecast and terrain choices. The presentation’s State of the Snowpack section specifically follows the season month by month\, showing how persistent weak layers\, wind loading\, storm cycles\, and new loading can build on one another. \nWho Should Attend?\nBest for backcountry skiers\, splitboarders\, snowmobilers\, and other winter recreationists who have some previous experience or avalanche education and want a seasonal refresher. \nExperience Level: Beginner–Intermediate / Refresher \nReserve Your Free Spot\nSpace is limited. Advance RSVP required. \nEvent Team:\n\nOrganizer: Colorado Adventure Guides\nHosted in partnership with: Bentgate Mountaineering\n\nExplore all free Avy Savvy Winter Clinics → \nReady for formal avalanche training? Explore CAG Avalanche Courses →
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/avalanche-safety-state-of-the-snowpack-golden-bentgate-2027-01-06/
LOCATION:Bentgate Mountaineering\, 1313 Washington Ave\, Golden\, CO\, 80401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Avy Savvy Clinic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colorado Adventure Guides":MAILTO:info@coloradoadventureguides.com
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T162349Z
UID:73626-1799395200-1799596800@www.coloradoadventureguides.com
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-jan8-2027/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270108T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260807T163406Z
CREATED:20260807T163406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T163406Z
UID:73652-1799395200-1799596800@www.coloradoadventureguides.com
SUMMARY:AIARE 1 Avalanche Safety
DESCRIPTION:Learn. Practice. Stay Alive.\nThese course dates will be based out of the Summit County area with classroom in Silverthorne \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 based out of the Summit County area combine 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.
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/aiare-1-jan8-2027-2/
LOCATION:Summit County Zones (within 45 minutes of Breckenridge)
CATEGORIES:AIARE 1 Summit Zone
ORGANIZER;CN="Colorado Adventure Guides":MAILTO:info@coloradoadventureguides.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270108T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260811T165024Z
CREATED:20260811T165024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T165024Z
UID:73749-1799395200-1799596800@www.coloradoadventureguides.com
SUMMARY:AIARE 1 Hut Based-Carner's
DESCRIPTION:Immerse Yourself in the Backcountry on a Learning Retreat\nWhat sets our hut based AIARE courses apart from the others? Not only do we offer a weekend in a clean\, off-grid backcountry hut\, we also provide the dinners and breakfasts! By choosing the hut-based setting\, you’ll have the opportunity to pick your instructors’ brains during fireside chats in the evening. \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. \nAll of our Level 1 courses will include 24 hours of coursework at a minimum\, including advance e-learning\, followed by 3 days in the classroom setting and on-snow field time with your instructors. \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 safety education that you need\, and we don’t cut corners in delivering the best product to maximize your benefit! \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\nEfficient use of beacon/shovel/probe\nPre-trip equipment check\nSurvival gear checklist\nWeather\nUnderstanding a mountain snowpack\nReading and understanding the avalanche forecast\nClassifications of avalanches\nCharacteristics of different types of avalanches\n\nTrip Preparation \n\nBasics of route selection and terrain management\nTrip planning and preparation\nRescue and emergency preparation\nGroup management\n\nHazards/Rescue \n\nRecognizing hazardous conditions\nManaging risk and decision making\nHuman factors and influence\nCompanion rescue techniques
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/aiare-1-hut-based-carners-jan8-2027/
LOCATION:Carner’s Cabin
CATEGORIES:AIARE 1 Hut Based
ORGANIZER;CN="Colorado Adventure Guides":MAILTO:info@coloradoadventureguides.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270109T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260807T164554Z
CREATED:20260807T164554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T164554Z
UID:73680-1799481600-1799510400@www.coloradoadventureguides.com
SUMMARY:AIARE 1 Refresher Course
DESCRIPTION:Kick the rust off your avalanche skills with our one-day AIARE 1 Refresher! Designed for backcountry travelers who’ve taken an AIARE 1 or equivalent course\, this course combines an online learning component with a full day in the field. \nPractice leading a tour\, hone companion rescue skills\, and revisit the AIARE decision-making framework—all with guidance from an experienced mentor. \n\nOne-day course for backcountry travelers looking to refresh their avalanche skills\nHands-on field experience with guidance from an experienced mentor\nIncludes an online learning component plus a full day in the field\nAffordable—less than the cost of a day at many major ski resorts\nPerfect way to start the season with your touring partners on the same page\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\nAIARE Certified Course Leader and Instructor(s) (6:1 maximum guide to student ratio)\nAIARE Fieldbook\nComplimentary use of Ortovox avalanche transceiver\, shovel\, probe\, and pack if needed\nDiscounted touring rentals\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s not included\n\n\nBackcountry skis\, splitboards with skins\, or snowshoes- rentals available\nClothing\, gear\, goggles\, helmet\nLunch\, snacks\, water\nTransportation to designated meeting place\nInsurance (trip or rescue)\nInstructor gratuity
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/aiare-1-jan9-2027/
ORGANIZER;CN="Colorado Adventure Guides":MAILTO:info@coloradoadventureguides.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270111T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260807T163646Z
CREATED:20260807T163646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T163646Z
UID:73654-1799654400-1799856000@www.coloradoadventureguides.com
SUMMARY:AIARE 1 Avalanche Safety
DESCRIPTION:Learn. Practice. Stay Alive.\nThese course dates will be based out of the Summit County area with classroom in Silverthorne \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 based out of the Summit County area combine 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.
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/aiare-1-jan11-2027/
LOCATION:Summit County Zones (within 45 minutes of Breckenridge)
CATEGORIES:AIARE 1 Summit Zone
ORGANIZER;CN="Colorado Adventure Guides":MAILTO:info@coloradoadventureguides.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270113T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260811T164201Z
CREATED:20260811T164201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T164201Z
UID:73735-1799827200-1799856000@www.coloradoadventureguides.com
SUMMARY:AIARE Rescue- Summit
DESCRIPTION:AIARE Rescue is appropriate for both new and experienced recreational backcountry travelers\, as well as aspiring avalanche professionals. This one-day (8-hour) course is intended to be retaken on a regular basis. New participants will learn companion rescue\, and returning students will expand their skills and knowledge with advanced topics and realistic scenario practice. AIARE recommends that all backcountry travelers keep their skills current by taking an Avalanche Rescue Course at least every other year. Each participant will receive professional coaching in rescue skills and will receive a certificate of completion at course end. The Rescue course is a prerequisite for the AIARE 2 and Pro 1 Courses. \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.
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/aiare-rescue-summit-jan13-2027/
CATEGORIES:AIARE Rescue
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270115T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260807T162559Z
CREATED:20260807T162559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T162559Z
UID:73630-1800000000-1800201600@www.coloradoadventureguides.com
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-jan15-2027/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270115T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260807T163721Z
CREATED:20260807T163721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T163721Z
UID:73656-1800000000-1800201600@www.coloradoadventureguides.com
SUMMARY:AIARE 1 Avalanche Safety
DESCRIPTION:Learn. Practice. Stay Alive.\nThese course dates will be based out of the Summit County area with classroom in Silverthorne \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 based out of the Summit County area combine 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.
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/aiare-1-jan15-2027-2/
LOCATION:Summit County Zones (within 45 minutes of Breckenridge)
CATEGORIES:AIARE 1 Summit Zone
ORGANIZER;CN="Colorado Adventure Guides":MAILTO:info@coloradoadventureguides.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270115T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260807T181234Z
CREATED:20260807T181234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T181234Z
UID:73698-1800000000-1800201600@www.coloradoadventureguides.com
SUMMARY:AIARE 2 Hut Based
DESCRIPTION:Analyzing Snow Stability and Avalanche Hazard\nThis 3-day course provides backcountry leaders the opportunity to advance their avalanche knowledge and decision-making skills. The AIARE 2 course builds on the introductory avalanche hazard management model introduced in AIARE 1 and adds to it the evaluation of critical hazard assessment factors. All students must have taken AIARE 1\, Avalanche Rescue\, and have one season of practical experience after taking the AIARE 1 course. \nOur AIARE 2 courses are unique because we run them only in hut-based or a snow camping-based (tent\, snow shelter) format. This is an amazing way to immerse yourself in the environment while also learning how to execute an overnight in the winter backcountry. Students will describe and discuss weather\, snowpack\, and avalanche processes\, and identify how these processes relate to observations and travel within avalanche terrain. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nOBSERVATIONS \n\nIdentifying avalanche terrain where consequences may be more severe\nDifferentiating where specific avalanche hazards exist within the landscape\nLearning how to close gaps of uncertainty through identifying key observations within your group\, the terrain\, or the snowpack\n\nWEATHER/SNOWPACK \n\nInterpreting weather\, snow\, and avalanche observations to make terrain decisions\nMore advanced snow science and analysis\n\nLEADERSHIP \n\nLeadership skills to use in a small team\, including facilitating small group discussions\, promoting appropriate terrain selection\, and utilizing simple risk management strategies\nImplement a basic forecasting framework that can be used in conjunction with and in the absence of local supporting avalanche information
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/aiare-2-hut-based/
LOCATION:Broome Hut
CATEGORIES:AIARE 2
ORGANIZER;CN="Colorado Adventure Guides":MAILTO:info@coloradoadventureguides.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270117T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260811T163308Z
CREATED:20260811T163308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T163308Z
UID:73713-1800172800-1800201600@www.coloradoadventureguides.com
SUMMARY:Intro to Backcountry
DESCRIPTION:So\, Colorado’s pristine backcountry has been calling but you\, but you still haven’t taken that first step? This is it. This is the winter. Let’s go! This adventure is the perfect introduction to the skills necessary to confidently take those first steps and venture into the backcountry. This class is a stepping stone to get out of the resort and explore the backcountry. Not only is it an excellent full-day adventure for those new to backcountry skiing\, but it is also a great way to gather experience prior to taking an AIARE Level 1 Avalanche course. The AIARE Level 1 course curriculum does not include the use of touring equipment or touring technique\, but this trip does. This one-day adventure is customized for both skiers and splitboarders. Grab some friends\, pick a date\, and our guides will handle everything else! \nWhat You Will Learn:\nEquipment \n\nIntro and overview of touring gear\nProper and efficient transitions\nIntro to avalanche safety gear\n\nAwareness \n\nIntro to trip planning and backcountry navigation\nIntro to hazard management\nIntroduction to avalanche awareness\n\nMovement \n\nUse of uphill climbing skins\nIntro to track setting\nIntro to using kick turns
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/intro-to-backcountry-jan17-2027/
LOCATION:Summit County Zones (within 45 minutes of Breckenridge)
CATEGORIES:Intro to Backcountry
ORGANIZER;CN="Colorado Adventure Guides":MAILTO:info@coloradoadventureguides.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270122T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260807T181557Z
CREATED:20250903T030728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T181557Z
UID:70962-1800604800-1800806400@www.coloradoadventureguides.com
SUMMARY:AIARE 1 Lift Accessed
DESCRIPTION:Three-Day Intro to Managing Avalanche Hazard\n\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 Resort Based Lift-Accessed AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course will be operated out of the Winter Park Ski Resort and is a traditional in-person classroom format that 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 make sure that you get the education that you need\, and we don’t cut corners in delivering the best training to maximize your benefit! \nWinter Park Resort\, Grand County\, CO\nWe have partnered with Winter Park Ski Resort to offer lift-accessed AIARE 1 courses! These courses will follow our 3-day format like other courses. The field days will be based out of the resort where the team will use lifts to access terrain not usually open to the general public to meet the learning objectives of this course. These courses will still have touring components outside of the resort boundaries\, and so touring gear is still required. A lift pass is needed and is not included.
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/aiare-1-lift-accessed-jan22-2027/
LOCATION:Winter Park Resort\, 85 Parsenn Rd\, Winter Park\, CO\, 80482\, United States
CATEGORIES:AIARE 1 WP Lift Accessed
ORGANIZER;CN="Colorado Adventure Guides":MAILTO:info@coloradoadventureguides.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270122T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260807T163748Z
CREATED:20260807T163748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T163748Z
UID:73658-1800604800-1800806400@www.coloradoadventureguides.com
SUMMARY:AIARE 1 Avalanche Safety
DESCRIPTION:Learn. Practice. Stay Alive.\nThese course dates will be based out of the Summit County area with classroom in Silverthorne \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 based out of the Summit County area combine 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.
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/aiare-1-jan22-2027/
LOCATION:Summit County Zones (within 45 minutes of Breckenridge)
CATEGORIES:AIARE 1 Summit Zone
ORGANIZER;CN="Colorado Adventure Guides":MAILTO:info@coloradoadventureguides.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270122T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260807T180135Z
CREATED:20260807T180135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T180135Z
UID:73688-1800604800-1800806400@www.coloradoadventureguides.com
SUMMARY:AIARE 1 Hut Based- Francie's
DESCRIPTION:Immerse Yourself in the Backcountry on a Learning Retreat\nWhat sets our hut based AIARE courses apart from the others? Not only do we offer a weekend in a clean\, off-grid backcountry hut\, we also provide the dinners and breakfasts! By choosing the hut-based setting\, you’ll have the opportunity to pick your instructors’ brains during fireside chats in the evening. \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. \nAll of our Level 1 courses will include 24 hours of coursework at a minimum\, including advance e-learning\, followed by 3 days in the classroom setting and on-snow field time with your instructors. \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 safety education that you need\, and we don’t cut corners in delivering the best product to maximize your benefit! \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\nEfficient use of beacon/shovel/probe\nPre-trip equipment check\nSurvival gear checklist\nWeather\nUnderstanding a mountain snowpack\nReading and understanding the avalanche forecast\nClassifications of avalanches\nCharacteristics of different types of avalanches\n\nTrip Preparation \n\nBasics of route selection and terrain management\nTrip planning and preparation\nRescue and emergency preparation\nGroup management\n\nHazards/Rescue \n\nRecognizing hazardous conditions\nManaging risk and decision making\nHuman factors and influence\nCompanion rescue techniques
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/aiare-1-hut-based-francies-jan22-2027/
LOCATION:Francie’s Hut
CATEGORIES:AIARE 1 Hut Based
ORGANIZER;CN="Colorado Adventure Guides":MAILTO:info@coloradoadventureguides.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270129T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270131T160000
DTSTAMP:20260807T163820Z
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SUMMARY:AIARE 1 Avalanche Safety
DESCRIPTION:Learn. Practice. Stay Alive.\nThese course dates will be based out of the Summit County area with classroom in Silverthorne \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 based out of the Summit County area combine 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.
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/aiare-1-jan29-2027/
LOCATION:Summit County Zones (within 45 minutes of Breckenridge)
CATEGORIES:AIARE 1 Summit Zone
ORGANIZER;CN="Colorado Adventure Guides":MAILTO:info@coloradoadventureguides.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270129T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270131T160000
DTSTAMP:20260811T165058Z
CREATED:20260811T165058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T165058Z
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SUMMARY:AIARE 1 Hut Based-Carner's
DESCRIPTION:Immerse Yourself in the Backcountry on a Learning Retreat\nWhat sets our hut based AIARE courses apart from the others? Not only do we offer a weekend in a clean\, off-grid backcountry hut\, we also provide the dinners and breakfasts! By choosing the hut-based setting\, you’ll have the opportunity to pick your instructors’ brains during fireside chats in the evening. \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. \nAll of our Level 1 courses will include 24 hours of coursework at a minimum\, including advance e-learning\, followed by 3 days in the classroom setting and on-snow field time with your instructors. \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 safety education that you need\, and we don’t cut corners in delivering the best product to maximize your benefit! \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\nEfficient use of beacon/shovel/probe\nPre-trip equipment check\nSurvival gear checklist\nWeather\nUnderstanding a mountain snowpack\nReading and understanding the avalanche forecast\nClassifications of avalanches\nCharacteristics of different types of avalanches\n\nTrip Preparation \n\nBasics of route selection and terrain management\nTrip planning and preparation\nRescue and emergency preparation\nGroup management\n\nHazards/Rescue \n\nRecognizing hazardous conditions\nManaging risk and decision making\nHuman factors and influence\nCompanion rescue techniques
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/aiare-1-hut-based-carners-jan29-2027/
LOCATION:Carner’s Cabin
CATEGORIES:AIARE 1 Hut Based
ORGANIZER;CN="Colorado Adventure Guides":MAILTO:info@coloradoadventureguides.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270130T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260811T164233Z
CREATED:20260811T164233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T164233Z
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SUMMARY:AIARE Rescue- Summit
DESCRIPTION:AIARE Rescue is appropriate for both new and experienced recreational backcountry travelers\, as well as aspiring avalanche professionals. This one-day (8-hour) course is intended to be retaken on a regular basis. New participants will learn companion rescue\, and returning students will expand their skills and knowledge with advanced topics and realistic scenario practice. AIARE recommends that all backcountry travelers keep their skills current by taking an Avalanche Rescue Course at least every other year. Each participant will receive professional coaching in rescue skills and will receive a certificate of completion at course end. The Rescue course is a prerequisite for the AIARE 2 and Pro 1 Courses. \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.
URL:https://www.coloradoadventureguides.com/event/aiare-rescue-summit-jan30-2027/
CATEGORIES:AIARE Rescue
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