
Has it been awhile since you’ve taken your AIARE courses? This 1-day field course is built for experienced backcountry travelers who’ve completed AIARE Level 1 or 2 and want to stay current. Refresh your avalanche knowledge, refine your terrain and risk-management skills, and learn today’s best practices, all while putting it into practice in the field with a licensed mountain guide.
Why Take Your AIARE With PPAS?
Winter 2026-27 Public Course Dates:

Need To Rent Gear?
Mountain Chalet (downtown Colorado Springs) is offering a 25% discount on AT/splitboard rentals to our AIARE course participants!
Salida Mountain Sports (downtown Salida) has AT rentals.