AIARE 1 Avalanche Safety Course: Summit County Zones (within 45 minutes of Breckenridge)
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Three day comprehensive avalanche education program
Combination of online classroom and field learning
Certified instructors with local mountain expertise
Hands on rescue and decision making practice
This three day AIARE Level One Avalanche Course in Summit County is designed for backcountry travelers who want to gain essential skills to travel safely in avalanche terrain. The course blends online learning, an in person classroom session in Silverthorne, and two full days of hands on field training. Led by certified instructors with strong local knowledge, participants learn how to recognize avalanche hazards and make informed decisions in Colorado complex mountain snowpack.
Throughout the course, students practice using avalanche safety equipment, interpreting forecasts, planning routes, and managing group dynamics in real backcountry environments. Field days focus on observation, terrain assessment, and companion rescue techniques. As an Ortovox Safety Academy partner, students can use avalanche gear during the course. By the end, participants earn an AIARE certificate and leave with practical knowledge and confidence to continue their backcountry education journey safely and responsibly.
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This three day AIARE Level One Avalanche Course in Summit County is designed for backcountry travelers who want to gain essential skills to travel safely in avalanche terrain. The course blends online learning, an in person classroom session in Silverthorne, and two full days of hands on field training. Led by certified instructors with strong local knowledge, participants learn how to recognize avalanche hazards and make informed decisions in Colorado complex mountain snowpack.
Throughout the course, students practice using avalanche safety equipment, interpreting forecasts, planning routes, and managing group dynamics in real backcountry environments. Field days focus on observation, terrain assessment, and companion rescue techniques. As an Ortovox Safety Academy partner, students can use avalanche gear during the course. By the end, participants earn an AIARE certificate and leave with practical knowledge and confidence to continue their backcountry education journey safely and responsibly.
- Certified avalanche instructors
- AIARE course manual and field book
- Use of avalanche beacon shovel probe pack
- Transport from meeting point to trailhead
- Lodging
- Clothing and gear
- Backcountry skis/splitboards
- Food
- Transportation to designated meeting point
- Trip/rescue insurance
- Gratuities
Warm layered clothing
Snow travel equipment
Food snacks and water
Sunglasses & Sunscreen
Camera
- Travelers with Limited mobility impairments
- Families with children
- Groups of friends
- Seniors and mature travelers
- Physically fit travelers
- Photography lovers
- Couples
Prior backcountry skiing ability recommended
Good physical fitness required
Course involves cold weather exposure
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Activity Provider: Colorado Adventure Guides