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…
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…
4-Day Mountaineering Course, May 22-25 (Friday-Monday)
Pikes PeakThe skills and techniques taught in this course develop a strong foundation for the aspiring mountaineer and alpinist. This course is conducted in the easily accessible and unmatched alpine terrain on Pikes Peak. This is our most popular and intensive…