Avalanche Education
Trad Climbing and Anchors Course, August 10-11 (Saturday-Sunday)
Pikes Peak Alpine School 1819 N Corona St, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesThis 2-Day Course is designed to help you take the next step in your trad and anchor climbing! With our professional guidance, the skills taught and practiced in this course will take you to the great faces and walls of…
Gym to Crag Course, August 16-17 (Friday-Saturday) COURSE CANCELLED
CityROCK 21 N Nevada Ave, Colorado SpringsSafety is the key to having a good day of climbing. If you are new to outdoor climbing or you’ve been climbing with friends or meet-ups and want to learn how to set up and clean the systems yourself, this…
AMGA SPI Course, August 23-25 (Friday-Sunday) COURSE CANCELLED
Castlewood Canyon State ParkThe AMGA Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) Program teaches climbing instructors to proficiently facilitate and instruct the sport of rock climbing in a single pitch setting. The SPI is the only internationally recognized single pitch climbing instructor certification program in the…
Sport Climbing-Leading, August 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, September 14 (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…
Crack Climbing Course, October 12 (Saturday)
Pikes Peak Alpine School 1819 N Corona St, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesTurkey 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.…
Trad and Anchors Course, October 19-20 (Saturday-Sunday) COURSE FULL-Waitlist Available
Pikes Peak Alpine School 1819 N Corona St, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesThis 2-Day Course is designed to help you take the next step in your trad and anchor climbing! With our professional guidance, the skills taught and practiced in this course will take you to the great faces and walls of…
Just added! AMGA SPI Exam, December 7-8 (Saturday-Sunday)
Castlewood Canyon State ParkThe AMGA Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) Program teaches climbing instructors to proficiently facilitate and instruct the sport of rock climbing in a single pitch setting. The SPI is the only internationally recognized single pitch climbing instructor certification program in the…
AIARE Avalanche Rescue, December 14 (Saturday)
Hoosier PassThis 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…
Avalanche Refresher Course, December 15 (Sunday)
Monarch PassHas 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…
AIARE Avalanche Rescue, January 10 (Friday) Special Course @ Monarch Mountain Ski Area (lift ticket included!)
Monarch Mountain Ski AreaThis 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…
Intro to Backcountry Skiing, January 11 (Saturday)
Monarch PassJoin us for a day in the beautiful and accessible mountains of Monarch Pass Colorado! Forget the resort crowds and expensive lunches. In addition to laying out and practicing the fundamentals of ski touring and backcountry skiing, this introductory class prepares…