moderate
3 days
Participants should have moderate physical fitness to handle several hours of walking in snow and carrying gear daily.
Learn to navigate avalanche hazards safely with our three-day AIARE Level 1 course in Silverthorne, Colorado. Hands-on fieldwork and expert instruction prepare you for backcountry winter adventures.
Make sure you’re comfortable using your avalanche beacon in different terrain scenarios to improve your rescue speed.
Summit County winter weather can change quickly; bring moisture-wicking base layers and warm insulating layers.
Being physically prepared enhances your focus and energy during both classroom and field sessions.
Always heed current avalanche forecasts and instructor recommendations to stay safe in the backcountry.
Summit County has a rich mining history which shaped many local communities and mountain access routes.
Local guides emphasize Leave No Trace principles to protect fragile alpine environments and preserve winter habitats.
A must-have device for locating buried avalanche victims during field exercises.
winter specific
Essential tools for practical rescue scenarios and snowpack analysis.
winter specific
Protects from snow and wet conditions during outdoor fieldwork.
winter specific
Keep extremities warm for comfort and safety in cold mountain environments.
winter specific