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, 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, 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…