Master avalanche risk and tour planning in this hands-on clinic in Silverthorne, Colorado. Learn essential safety skills with interactive scenarios and expert guidance.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have a basic level of fitness to engage in both classroom and light outdoor activities comfortably.
Wildlife
History
Silverthorne grew as a railway town and now serves as a gateway to some of Colorado’s best backcountry skiing areas.
Conservation
The area emphasizes Leave No Trace ethics and sustainable practices to protect its fragile mountain ecosystems.
Colorado Adventure Guides
Master avalanche risk and tour planning in this hands-on clinic in Silverthorne, Colorado. Learn essential safety skills with interactive scenarios and expert guidance.
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.
Understand Avalanche Basics
Familiarize yourself with avalanche terminology and trigger factors before attending to maximize learning.
Dress for Variable Weather
Temperatures can fluctuate sharply; wear moisture-wicking layers and waterproof outerwear.
Bring a Notebook
Taking notes during sessions helps retain safety techniques and tour planning strategies.
Practice With the SAM3D Model
Engage actively with the SAM3D interactive tool to better understand terrain and risk assessment.
Warm Layered Clothing
Keep warm during outdoor sessions with moisture-wicking and insulating layers.
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Avalanche Beacon (If Available)
Practice with your own beacon enhances realistic training and comfort.
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Notebook and Pen
Take notes to reinforce learning and refer back to safety strategies.
Water Bottle
Stay hydrated throughout the session, especially at altitude.