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  • Intro to Backcountry

    Summit County Zones (within 45 minutes of Breckenridge)
    Intro to Backcountry

    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!...

    $239
  • avalanche snowpit

    Avalanche Safety + State of the Snowpack – Golden, CO

    Bentgate Mountaineering 1313 Washington Ave, Golden, CO, United States

    A practical avalanche-safety refresher for backcountry travelers covering forecast interpretation, weather and snowpack observations, terrain, group management, rescue gear, and the evolving story of the current season’s snowpack.

    Free

  • AIARE 1 Avalanche Safety

    Front Range Zones (Loveland or Berthoud Passes)
    AIARE 1 Front Range Zone

    These courses will take place along the continental divide with a classroom in Dumont and field days near Loveland and/or Berthoud Passes. Learn. Practice. Stay Alive. Traveling 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...

    $739

  • AIARE 1 Avalanche Safety

    Summit County Zones (within 45 minutes of Breckenridge)
    AIARE 1 Summit Zone

    Learn. Practice. Stay Alive. These course dates will be based out of the Summit County area with classroom in Silverthorne Traveling 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. Our 3-Day AIARE...

    $739

  • AIARE 1 Hut Based-Carner’s

    Carner's Cabin
    AIARE 1 Hut Based

    Immerse Yourself in the Backcountry on a Learning Retreat What 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. Traveling 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...

    $1199

  • AIARE 1 Refresher Course

    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. Practice leading a tour, hone companion rescue skills, and revisit the AIARE decision-making framework—all with guidance from an experienced mentor. One-day course for backcountry travelers looking to refresh their avalanche skills Hands-on field experience with guidance from an experienced mentor Includes an online learning component plus a full day in the field Affordable—less than the cost of a day at many major ski resorts Perfect way to start the season with your touring partners on the same page What's included AIARE Certified Course Leader and Instructor(s) (6:1 maximum guide to student ratio) AIARE Fieldbook Complimentary use of Ortovox avalanche transceiver, shovel,...

    $239

  • AIARE 1 Avalanche Safety

    Summit County Zones (within 45 minutes of Breckenridge)
    AIARE 1 Summit Zone

    Learn. Practice. Stay Alive. These course dates will be based out of the Summit County area with classroom in Silverthorne Traveling 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. Our 3-Day AIARE...

    $739

  • AIARE Rescue- Summit

    AIARE Rescue

    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. As 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...

    $249

  • AIARE 1 Avalanche Safety

    Front Range Zones (Loveland or Berthoud Passes)
    AIARE 1 Front Range Zone

    These courses will take place along the continental divide with a classroom in Dumont and field days near Loveland and/or Berthoud Passes. Learn. Practice. Stay Alive. Traveling 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...

    $739

  • AIARE 1 Avalanche Safety

    Summit County Zones (within 45 minutes of Breckenridge)
    AIARE 1 Summit Zone

    Learn. Practice. Stay Alive. These course dates will be based out of the Summit County area with classroom in Silverthorne Traveling 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. Our 3-Day AIARE...

    $739

  • AIARE 2 Hut Based

    Broome Hut
    AIARE 2

    Analyzing Snow Stability and Avalanche Hazard This 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. Our 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. What You'll...

    $1199

  • Intro to Backcountry

    Summit County Zones (within 45 minutes of Breckenridge)
    Intro to Backcountry

    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!...

    $239