Avalanche Education
AIARE Avalanche Rescue, February 00 (Sunday)
This one-day (8-hour) course is intended to be retaken on a regular basis in order to keep abreast of best practices in rescue techniques and gear. New participants will learn companion rescue, and returning students will expand their skills with…
Multi-Pitch Self-Rescue, June 4-5 (Saturday-Sunday)
Learn the skills necessary to implement a multi-pitch rescue when you’re a long way from the trailhead. You and the gear you have are your teams rescue resources. A must have skill set for all trad and sport climbers. This…
Rock Climbing Fundamentals Course, June 11-12 (Saturday-Sunday)
Pikes Peak Alpine School 1819 N Corona St, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesThis comprehensive 2-Day Course is designed for climbers with little prior outdoor climbing experience. We focus on building foundational skills that are elemental to safe climbing practices. You can choose from our public course offerings or schedule this course as a…
Crack Climbing Course, June 26 (Sunday)
Turkey Rocks ranks among the nation’s best places to learn to crack climb. With superb camping options and scenic vistas, it has a short approach and hosts the full array of crack sizes all tightly spaced on four stunning formations.…
Multi-Pitch Climbing Course, July 24 (Sunday)
This 1-Day Course teaches climbers the skills needed to transition to the multi-pitch world. Whether you are thinking about climbing multi-pitch sport routes or progressing towards classic traditional lines, our professional guides will teach you skills needed to move efficiently…
Avalanche Refresher Course, January 28 (Saturday)
Has it been awhile since you’ve taken your AIARE courses? This field-based course is a great way to improve your backcountry skills by revisiting and refining your knowledge of avalanche dynamics, managing risk in avalanche terrain, and learning the latest…
Avalanche Awareness, February 12 (Sunday)
This one day field course focuses on avalanche terrain recognition, hazard management, team communication, travel techniques, and companion rescue. We will spend a full day on the mountain in avalanche terrain. This training is designed for people new to the…
Rock Climbing Fundamentals Course, June 10-11 (Saturday-Sunday)
This comprehensive 2-Day Course is designed for climbers with little prior outdoor climbing experience. We focus on building foundational skills that are elemental to safe climbing practices. You can choose from our public course offerings or schedule this course as a…
Sport Leading, June 24 (Saturday)
Pikes Peak Alpine School 1819 N Corona St, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesSafety and technique is the key to having a good day of climbing. If you’re new to outdoor climbing or you’ve been climbing with friends or meet-ups and want to learn how to properly set-up the systems yourself, this course…
Multi-Pitch Climbing Course, July 15 (Saturday)
Pikes Peak Alpine School 1819 N Corona St, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesThis 1-Day Course teaches climbers the skills needed to transition to the multi-pitch world. Whether you are thinking about climbing multi-pitch sport routes or progressing towards classic traditional lines, our professional guides will teach you skills needed to move efficiently…
Self-Rescue for Climbers, August 5 (Saturday)
Pikes Peak Alpine School 1819 N Corona St, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesLearn the skills necessary to implement a single-pitch rock rescue. This course offers the tools needed to take care of the problem before it becomes a institutional rescue. Truly a must have skill set for all climbers. Skills taught but…
Intro to Rock Climbing Course, August 12 (Saturday)
Pikes Peak Alpine School 1819 N Corona St, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesThis comprehensive one day course is designed for climbers with little to no prior outdoor climbing experience. We focus on building foundational skills that are elemental to safe climbing practices. You can choose from our public course offerings or schedule…