AIARE Avalanche Rescue, February 1 (Sunday)
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…
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 with Classroom in Poncha Springs February 14-16 (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…
AIARE Level 1 with Classroom in Colorado Springs, Classroom Sessions February 19 & 20 (Thursday & Friday), Field Sessions February 21 & 22 (Saturday & Sunday)
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 2, Classroom Sessions February 19 & 20 (Thursday & Friday ), Field Sessions February 21 & 22 (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…
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 with Classroom in Colorado Springs, Classroom Sessions March 26 & 27 (Thursday & Friday), Field Sessions March 28 & 29 (Saturday & Sunday)
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…