This Beginner Avalanche Course is aimed at recreational backcountry users and covers the essential avalanche awareness and rescue skills every backcountry traveler needs before venturing into avalanche terrain. Combining classroom instruction with hands-on field sessions, this course builds a foundational understanding of avalanche formation, terrain assessment, and companion rescue that forms the basis for all further avalanche education.
This Beginner Avalanche Course is aimed at recreational backcountry users and covers the essential avalanche awareness and rescue skills every backcountry traveler needs before venturing into avalanche terrain. Combining classroom instruction with hands-on field sessions, this course builds a foundational understanding of avalanche formation, terrain assessment, and companion rescue that forms the basis for all further avalanche education.
Quick Facts
Location:
Various
Various
Various
Prime Season:
Winter
Winter
Winter
Duration:
3 days
3 days
Itinerary Type:
Group
Group
Skill Level:
Easy
Easy
Price:
From $699
From $699
Overview
Itinerary
Pricing
FAQ
Inclusions
The Beginner Avalanche Course is a foundational avalanche education program for recreational backcountry travelers. It is designed for skiers, splitboarders, snowshoers, and climbers who need to recognize avalanche terrain and make better decisions.
The course covers avalanche formation, weather and snowpack basics, terrain recognition, travel habits, group communication, and companion rescue skills. Classroom learning is paired with hands on field practice so concepts connect to real terrain.
This course helps build the foundation for safer backcountry travel in Colorado and beyond. It is one of the most important steps before regularly entering avalanche terrain with partners.
Overview
Itinerary
Pricing
FAQ
Inclusions
The Beginner Avalanche Course is a foundational avalanche education program for recreational backcountry travelers. It is designed for skiers, splitboarders, snowshoers, and climbers who need to recognize avalanche terrain and make better decisions.
The course covers avalanche formation, weather and snowpack basics, terrain recognition, travel habits, group communication, and companion rescue skills. Classroom learning is paired with hands on field practice so concepts connect to real terrain.
This course helps build the foundation for safer backcountry travel in Colorado and beyond. It is one of the most important steps before regularly entering avalanche terrain with partners.
Overview
Itinerary
Pricing
FAQ
Includes
The Beginner Avalanche Course is a foundational avalanche education program for recreational backcountry travelers. It is designed for skiers, splitboarders, snowshoers, and climbers who need to recognize avalanche terrain and make better decisions.
The course covers avalanche formation, weather and snowpack basics, terrain recognition, travel habits, group communication, and companion rescue skills. Classroom learning is paired with hands on field practice so concepts connect to real terrain.
This course helps build the foundation for safer backcountry travel in Colorado and beyond. It is one of the most important steps before regularly entering avalanche terrain with partners.
Common Course Locations
Below are some recommended climbing locations within the vicinity if you're interested in some alternative destinations. Colorado is home to many climbing areas and we want to help you find the one that is best for you!
Common Next Course Options
Some climbing areas are better suited for certain types of climbing classes than others. Below are a few of the classes we commonly do here if you are interested in learning to climb. While we can always figure out ways to make something work these climbing courses work well in this area.
Still thinking about your next great climb?
Colorado is a big state with a lot of different climbs. Feel free to use our contact form. We're happy to be your resource for deciding what might be the most convenient climb for your skills and location.
Still thinking about your next great climb?
Colorado is a big state with a lot of different climbs. Feel free to use our contact form. We're happy to be your resource for deciding what might be the most convenient climb for your skills and location.
Still thinking about your next great climb?
Colorado is a big state with a lot of different climbs. Feel free to use our contact form. We're happy to be your resource for deciding what might be the most convenient climb for your skills and location.
6435 Garlock Way
Colorado Springs, CO
80918
596 S. Carr St.
Denver, CO
80226
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