AIARE Level 2 Avalanche Training in Buena Vista, Colorado

Join Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center for the AIARE Level 2 course in Buena Vista, Colorado, a premier backcountry experience designed to elevate your avalanche knowledge and decision-making skills. This advanced course builds on foundational avalanche safety concepts, offering hands-on training with Avi kits and Weston Backcountry splitboards and skis. You'll explore carefully selected mountain venues chosen based on current weather and snowpack conditions, ensuring you encounter real-world scenarios in a supportive learning environment. Participants provide their own boots, while top-tier equipment is supplied to give you the best possible setup. The course emphasizes practical avalanche terrain evaluation, rescue protocols, and complex decision frameworks to prepare you for safe, independent backcountry travel. Buena Vista's dramatic mountain backdrop, coupled with expert instructors at Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center, creates an unmatched experience for serious winter adventurers. This training is ideal for those who want to increase their confidence and competence in managing avalanche risks while enjoying pristine snow-packed landscapes. Beyond the instructional benefits, expect unforgettable moments traversing rugged terrain with breathtaking vistas of the Collegiate Peaks.