moderate
3–4 hours
Participants should have a basic level of fitness to engage in both classroom and light outdoor activities comfortably.
Master avalanche risk and tour planning in this hands-on clinic in Silverthorne, Colorado. Learn essential safety skills with interactive scenarios and expert guidance.
Experience the critical skills of avalanche awareness with the ORTOVOX Safety Sessions in Silverthorne, Colorado. Colorado Adventure Guides offers this in-depth “Risk Management in Avalanche Terrain and Tour Planning” Clinic designed to combine classroom learning with practical hands-on experience. Using the cutting-edge SAM3D model, participants analyze real-world scenarios to identify potential avalanche risks and practice strategic tour planning. This session is perfect for both novices eager to build foundational knowledge and experienced ski tourers looking to refine their decision-making skills in avalanche-prone environments. With expert guidance in the stunning Colorado backcountry, you’ll gain confidence in navigating winter terrain safely, enhancing your outdoor experience all season long. The sessions emphasize critical thinking, risk assessment, and the use of modern safety technology to foster safer mountain adventures. Whether you plan recreational ski tours or professional outdoor trips, this clinic provides invaluable tools to keep you and your group secure.
Familiarize yourself with avalanche terminology and trigger factors before attending to maximize learning.
Temperatures can fluctuate sharply; wear moisture-wicking layers and waterproof outerwear.
Taking notes during sessions helps retain safety techniques and tour planning strategies.
Engage actively with the SAM3D interactive tool to better understand terrain and risk assessment.
Silverthorne grew as a railway town and now serves as a gateway to some of Colorado’s best backcountry skiing areas.
The area emphasizes Leave No Trace ethics and sustainable practices to protect its fragile mountain ecosystems.
Keep warm during outdoor sessions with moisture-wicking and insulating layers.
winter specific
Practice with your own beacon enhances realistic training and comfort.
winter specific
Take notes to reinforce learning and refer back to safety strategies.
Stay hydrated throughout the session, especially at altitude.