Our Advanced Avalanche Course builds on the foundational skills of the Beginner Avalanche Course and develops the advanced terrain assessment, decision-making, and rescue skills needed for experienced backcountry travelers pushing into more committing avalanche terrain. Combining in-depth classroom instruction with intensive field sessions, this course is the standard for serious backcountry skiers and snowboarders operating in complex Colorado terrain.
Our Advanced Avalanche Course builds on the foundational skills of the Beginner Avalanche Course and develops the advanced terrain assessment, decision-making, and rescue skills needed for experienced backcountry travelers pushing into more committing avalanche terrain. Combining in-depth classroom instruction with intensive field sessions, this course is the standard for serious backcountry skiers and snowboarders operating in complex Colorado terrain.
Quick Facts
Location:
Various
Various
Various
Prime Season:
Winter
Winter
Winter
Duration:
3 days
3 days
Itinerary Type:
Group
Group
Skill Level:
Moderate
Moderate
Price:
From $699
From $699
Overview
Itinerary
Pricing
FAQ
Inclusions
The Advanced Avalanche Course is for experienced backcountry travelers who already have avalanche education and want to improve decision making in complex terrain. It builds on basic skills with deeper field observations and terrain analysis.
The course develops snowpack assessment, weather interpretation, route planning, group communication, rescue response, and structured decision making. The focus is on gathering better information and using it effectively with a team.
This course is a strong fit for skiers, split boarders, and climbers moving into more consequential terrain who may be the go to person among their friends with avalanche knowledge. It helps sharpen judgment before the margin for error gets smaller.
Overview
Itinerary
Pricing
FAQ
Inclusions
The Advanced Avalanche Course is for experienced backcountry travelers who already have avalanche education and want to improve decision making in complex terrain. It builds on basic skills with deeper field observations and terrain analysis.
The course develops snowpack assessment, weather interpretation, route planning, group communication, rescue response, and structured decision making. The focus is on gathering better information and using it effectively with a team.
This course is a strong fit for skiers, split boarders, and climbers moving into more consequential terrain who may be the go to person among their friends with avalanche knowledge. It helps sharpen judgment before the margin for error gets smaller.
Overview
Itinerary
Pricing
FAQ
Includes
The Advanced Avalanche Course is for experienced backcountry travelers who already have avalanche education and want to improve decision making in complex terrain. It builds on basic skills with deeper field observations and terrain analysis.
The course develops snowpack assessment, weather interpretation, route planning, group communication, rescue response, and structured decision making. The focus is on gathering better information and using it effectively with a team.
This course is a strong fit for skiers, split boarders, and climbers moving into more consequential terrain who may be the go to person among their friends with avalanche knowledge. It helps sharpen judgment before the margin for error gets smaller.
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.
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!
Garden of the Gods
Colorado Springs
From $279
Half, Regular, Full
Easy-Difficult
Rock
Rock
Rock
Garden of the Gods
Colorado Springs
From $279
Half, Regular, Full
Easy-Difficult
Rock
Rock
Rock
North Cheyenne Canyon
Colorado Springs
From $279
Half, Regular, Full
Easy-Difficult
Rock
Rock
Rock
North Cheyenne Canyon
Colorado Springs
From $279
Half, Regular, Full
Easy-Difficult
Rock
Rock
Rock
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.
6435 Garlock Way
Colorado Springs, CO
80918
596 S. Carr St.
Denver, CO
80226
Climb with us!
The Colorado Climbing Company is an equal opportunity provider operating under a special use permit in Pike San Isabel & Baker-Snoqualmie National Forests, Gunnison and Royal Gorge Bureau of Land Management, commercial use authorization for Rocky Mountain, North Cascades, Denali, Black Canyon National Parks and Colorado National Monument, and special use authorizations for Eldorado and Castlewood Canyon State Parks.
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