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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.
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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Embark on a transformative 3-day AIARE 2 Avalanche Safety Course with Colorado Adventure Guides near Silverthorne, Colorado. This camp-based experience takes you deep into winter’s backcountry around Montezuma, just west of the Continental Divide. Designed for those passionate about advancing avalanche education, the course blends comprehensive classroom sessions with challenging fieldwork, including snow camping under pristine alpine skies. Throughout the journey, you’ll enhance your avalanche rescue techniques, snowpack analysis, and decision-making skills in real-world mountain environments. Combining expert guidance with hands-on practice, the course prepares you for confident, safer travel in avalanche terrain. Beyond the technical skills, you’ll enjoy the breathtaking panoramic mountain views and the quietude of the winter wilderness. Whether you’re a winter guide, ski mountaineer, or an experienced backcountry traveler, this course offers invaluable knowledge to elevate your risk management and instill confidence in your outdoor adventures.
challenging.
3 days.
Participants should be in good physical shape with the ability to hike carrying a pack in snowy, mountainous terrain for several hours each day.
Yes, AIARE 2 is designed as a continuation course, so previous completion of AIARE 1 or equivalent avalanche training is required.
The course price includes expert instruction, all classroom materials, field sessions, and camping equipment during the backcountry nights.
Temperatures can drop below freezing, often ranging from 0°F to 20°F (-18°C to -6°C), so proper cold-weather gear is essential.
While helpful, previous snow camping experience is not required as instructors provide guidance on winter camping techniques.
Groups are kept small, usually between 6 to 10 participants, to ensure personalized instruction and safety.
Colorado Adventure Guides offers rental gear packages which can be reserved in advance for avalanche transceivers, shovels, and probes.
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.
Strict backcountry ethics are promoted here to preserve fragile alpine ecosystems and minimize human impact on wildlife habitats.
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.
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