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  • 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 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

  • 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

  • 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 Avalanche Rescue + WFA

    Summit County Zones (within 45 minutes of Breckenridge)
    AIARE Rescue + WFA

    Take the one-day, stand-alone AIARE Avalanche Rescue and combine it with a 16-hour Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course designed for the winter backcountry users. Bridge the gap between your avalanche education and medical response. Having solid rescue skills for avalanche response is crucial, but trauma related injuries account for 1/4 of avalanche related fatalities. Most people don't think about the next step in an avalanche rescue or what to do if there is any other backcountry incident miles from help. This is where your medical training needs to come in. Outside help will likely be hours away. And let's face it, accidents and medical situations in the backcountry can happen even without an avalanche. Do you have the necessary medical training and skills? The Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course is the first necessary step to learn about wilderness medicine and...

    $579

  • AIARE 1 Hut Based- Francie’s

    Francie's Hut
    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 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 Avalanche Safety Course: Hut Based – Sisters, Francie’s or Broome

    Broome Hut

    Our Hut-Based AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course offers a unique backcountry learning experience with 3 days of classroom and on-snow field instruction in a clean, off-grid hut. Dinners and breakfasts are included, plus evening fireside chats with instructors. Led by AIARE-certified instructors with deep local knowledge, this course teaches you to recognize, manage, and reduce avalanche risk in Colorado’s complex snowpack. As an Ortovox Safety Academy partner, all students can use complimentary Ortovox gear (beacon, shovel, probe, and pack). You’ll Learn: Equipment • Efficient use of beacon, shovel, and probe • Pre-trip equipment checks • Building a survival gear checklist Weather & Snowpack • Understanding Colorado’s mountain snowpack • Reading and interpreting avalanche forecasts • Avalanche types, classifications, and characteristics Trip Preparation • Basics of route selection and terrain management • Trip planning and navigation • Rescue and emergency preparation...

    $1199

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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