Introduction to Backcountry Skiing, February 7 (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…
Introduction to Splitboarding, February 8 (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…
Avalanche Awareness, February 14 (Saturday)
Hoosier PassThis 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…
AIARE Level 1, Monarch Pass – Poncha Springs (Feb 14-16)
Monarch Pass and Poncha Springs, February 14-16 (Saturday-Monday) Pres. Day weekend This 24-hour course introduces students to managing avalanche hazards in the backcountry. You’ll learn a repeatable process for assessing and managing risk, preparing for and executing backcountry trips,…
AIARE Level 1, Monarch Pass – Colorado Springs (Feb 19-22)
Colorado Springs Evening Classroom Sessions February 19 & 20 (Thursday & Friday evening), Monarch Pass Field Sessions February 21 & 22 (Saturday & Sunday) This 24-hour course introduces students to managing avalanche hazards in the backcountry. You’ll learn a…
AIARE Level 2, Monarch Pass – Colorado Springs (Feb 19-22) COURSE FULL-Waitlist Available
Colorado Springs Evening Classroom Sessions February 19 & 20 (Thursday & Friday evening), Monarch Pass Field Sessions February 21 & 22 (Saturday & Sunday) The AIARE Level 2 course builds on your experience as a backcountry traveler. You will…
Introduction to Backcountry Skiing, March 14 (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…
AIARE Level 1, Monarch Pass – Colorado Springs (Mar 26-29)
Monarch PassColorado Springs Evening Classroom Sessions March 26 & 27 (Thursday & Friday evening), Monarch Pass Field Sessions March 28 & 29 (Saturday & Sunday) This 24-hour course introduces students to managing avalanche hazards in the backcountry. You’ll learn a…
2-Day Ski Mountaineering Course, April 18-19 (Saturday-Sunday)
Want to take the tour a little higher? Ski mountaineering utilizes all the skills and techniques skiers and climbers learn in backcountry snow and alpine rock courses. Ski mountaineering is the ultimate climbing and skiing hybrid that facilitates access to…
Snow Climbing Introduction Course April 19 (Sunday)
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…
Couloir Climbing Course, April 26 (Sunday)
Pikes PeakSpring and summer (yes, after June 21!) in the Rockies is couloir climbing season. We can get into steeper terrain and work on techniques to improve safety and efficiency in this more vertical domain. Steep snow gullies or couloirs often…
3-Day Ski Mountaineering Course, May 1-3 (Friday-Sunday)
Want to take the tour even a little higher, WITH ROPES? Ski mountaineering utilizes all the skills and techniques climbers learn in backcountry snow and alpine rock courses. It is the ultimate climbing and skiing hybrid that facilitates access to…