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Prepare yourself for safe backcountry travel with a three-day AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course at Winter Park Resort. Learn essential avalanche safety skills on lift-accessed terrain led by expert instructors.
Prepare yourself for safe backcountry travel with a three-day AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course at Winter Park Resort. Learn essential avalanche safety skills on lift-accessed terrain led by expert instructors.
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Embark on a life-changing three-day AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Safety Course at Winter Park Ski Resort, led by expert instructors from Colorado Adventure Guides. This course is uniquely lift-accessed, providing access to varied terrain for hands-on avalanche rescue practice and snowpack analysis. Using state-of-the-art Ortovox avalanche safety equipment, participants gain practical skills in beacon searching, probe and shovel use, and companion rescue. Beyond technical training, the course offers an immersive experience in Colorado’s dynamic winter backcountry, where understanding snowpack layers and terrain assessment is vital. Perfect for winter backcountry enthusiasts, this course prepares you to make informed decisions and travel safely in avalanche-prone areas. Whether you’re planning ski tours, snowmobile rides, or snowshoe adventures, this comprehensive program sharpens your awareness and confidence in avalanche terrain. With small class sizes and personalized instruction, this guided tour balances essential theory with valuable field sessions, making it an ideal preparatory step for aspiring backcountry travelers in Colorado’s high country.
moderate.
3 days.
Participants should be in good physical condition to handle uphill and downhill travel in snow, carrying equipment over multiple hours.
No prior experience is needed. The course is designed for beginners and those new to avalanche safety.
The course uses lift-accessed backcountry terrain at Winter Park Resort, ideal for practicing real avalanche safety skills.
Yes, quality avalanche gear such as Ortovox beacons, probes, and shovels are provided for all students to use during the training.
The course requires moderate fitness, including hiking or skinning uphill and skiing or snowboarding downhill with gear.
Yes, snowshoeing is an option for travel during the course, making it accessible to non-skiers.
Yes, participants receive an AIARE Level 1 certification upon successful completion.
Winter Park Resort was established in the 1940s and has become one of Colorado's oldest and most accessible ski destinations, with a rich history of guiding outdoor adventurers safely.
Local guides emphasize Leave No Trace principles and collaborate with Winter Park Resort to minimize environmental impact while promoting avalanche education.
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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