Enhance your winter backcountry skills with a 3-day AIARE 2 Avalanche Safety Course near Silverthorne, Colorado. Experience winter camping and avalanche education in a stunning mountain setting.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
3 days
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good physical shape with the ability to hike carrying a pack in snowy, mountainous terrain for several hours each day.
Wildlife
History
The area around Montezuma has a rich legacy of mining and winter exploration with early settlers relying on snow travel for trade in the 19th century.
Conservation
Strict backcountry ethics are promoted here to preserve fragile alpine ecosystems and minimize human impact on wildlife habitats.
Colorado Adventure Guides
Enhance your winter backcountry skills with a 3-day AIARE 2 Avalanche Safety Course near Silverthorne, Colorado. Experience winter camping and avalanche education in a stunning mountain setting.
Colorado Adventure Guides is a Silverthorne, Colorado–based outfitter offering guided outdoor adventures across Summit County and the Upper Colorado River corridor. The company organizes half-day and multi-day experiences including beginner Clear Creek rafting, overnight Colorado River rafting with riverside or Rancho Del Rio campground stays, Boots to Boats multi-day packages, guided backcountry skiing from Carner's Cabin, and youth mountain biking camp.
Safety and education are central: programs include AIARE Avalanche Rescue and AIARE Level 1 courses, Wilderness First Aid training, and ORTOVOX safety sessions focused on avalanche danger and tour planning. A guided mentorship day supports individualized skill building in trip planning, route selection, and snow-safety techniques. Guides lead trips on Clear Creek, the Colorado River, and lift-accessed terrain at Winter Park Ski Resort where applicable. Overnight trips provide guided camping, meals prepared by guides, and wilderness navigation through canyon and high-country scenery. Family-friendly options and beginner trips accommodate newcomers, while technical courses and multi-day hut trips support progression for experienced participants. Youth programming emphasizes skill development, trail safety, and confidence building on local mountain-bike terrain. Based in Silverthorne, the outfitter serves Denver-area guests seeking accessible rafting and snow-safety training within easy driving distance. Bookings typically specify trip length, group size, and chosen itinerary to match ability and goals. Colorado Adventure Guides presents a broad mix of recreation and education in the Colorado outdoors, combining guided river runs, backcountry instruction, and residential hut experiences to create memorable, skill-building adventures.
Reservations are available year-round with flexible group and date options online.
Base Location
Silverthorne, CO
Gateway to Summit County adventures
Tours Offered
11 Experiences
Rafting, courses, biking, skiing
Near Denver
45 min to Clear Creek
Accessible day trips from Denver
Safety Training
AIARE & WFA Offered
Avalanche and wilderness medicine courses
Reserve rafting trips, overnight river trips, avalanche courses, or youth camps — dates fill quickly.
Check weather forecasts daily
Winter weather can change rapidly; stay updated to plan your activities safely.
Pack layered, insulated clothing
Bring technical winter layers to stay warm and dry in snow camping conditions.
Practice beacon and rescue drills
Regularly test your avalanche transceiver skills to ensure fast and efficient rescues.
Bring a sturdy snow shovel
A high-quality shovel is crucial for snowpit assessments and rescue scenarios.
Avalanche Beacon
Crucial for locating buried partners during rescue drills and real emergencies.
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Winter Sleeping Bag
Keeps you warm and protected during overnight snow camping in freezing temperatures.
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Insulated, Waterproof Boots
Essential for maintaining warmth and traction on snow-covered trails.
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Avalanche Shovel
Used for snowpit analysis and avalanche rescue scenarios.
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