Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding
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!) 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…
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…
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…
Intro to Splitboarding, January 12 (Sunday)
Monarch PassJoin us for a day in the beautiful and accessible mountains of Colorado! Forget the resort crowds and expensive lunches. In addition to laying out and practicing the fundamentals of touring and backcountry splitboarding, this introductory class prepares riders for taking…
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)
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…