Avalanche Education
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!) COURSE FULL-Waitlist Available
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…
Avalanche Refresher Course, January 11 (Saturday)
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 Level 1 with Classroom in Salida January 18-20 (Saturday-Monday) COURSE FULL-Waitlist Available
Monarch PassThis 24-hour course is an introduction to managing avalanche hazard. You will learn how to use a repeatable process to manage your risk and learn from your experiences in the backcountry. You will also practice preparing for and carrying…
AIARE Level 1, February 3-5 (Monday-Wednesday) COURSE FULL
Monarch Mountain Ski AreaMonarch Mountain Ski Area Partnership AIARE 1 Join us for this special AIARE 1 course at Monarch Mountain Ski Area! All touring and skiing will take place in the backcountry. Monarch Mountain will host us for our classroom sessions. We…
AIARE Level 2, Classroom Sessions February 12 & 13 (Wednesday & Thursday ), Field Sessions February 15 & 16 (Saturday & Sunday)
The AIARE Level 2 course builds on your experience as a backcountry traveler. You will learn tools to apply the AIARE Framework, the repeatable process you learned in AIARE Level 1, to new situations and to self-direct your learning…
AIARE Level 1 with Classroom in Salida February 15-17 (Saturday-Monday)
Monarch PassThis 24-hour course is an introduction to managing avalanche hazard. You will learn how to use a repeatable process to manage your risk and learn from your experiences in the backcountry. You will also practice preparing for and carrying…
Gym to Crag Course, March 28-29 (Friday-Saturday) Field Day @ Shelf Road COURSE FULL
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…
Gym to Crag Course, April 25-26 (Friday-Saturday) Field Day @ Shelf Road 1 spot left!
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…
Snow Climbing Introduction Course May 17 (Saturday)
Pikes PeakThe fundamentals of snow climbing and travel are taught from the ground up. This training takes place in the alpine terrain above 11,500′ in the Glen Cove cirque on Pikes Peak. With a short approach and an abundance of snow…