AIARE 1 Avalanche Safety Course: Resort Based Lift Accessed

AIARE 1 Avalanche Course - Winter Park

Traveling in the backcountry requires a solid understanding of avalanche risk and the knowledge to mitigate these risks through appropriate terrain assessment and decision making. Colorado is home to one of the most complex snowpacks in the entire world, and people come from all across the globe to study the snowpack here. Our local team of AIARE-certified leaders and instructors have an intimate relationship with the local terrain and snowpack conditions where we operate & will teach you how to recognize, manage, and minimize these hazards, and to reduce risks. Avalanche Safety education is the core of our winter operations and we are pleased to offer education in six Colorado Counties, including ski resort-based and hut-based courses.

Three-Day Intro to Managing Avalanche Hazard

Our Resort Based Lift-Accessed AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course will be operated out of the Winter Park Ski Resort and is a traditional in-person classroom format that combines pre-course e-learning, classroom, and field instruction to introduce participants to the hazards of traveling in avalanche terrain. All of our Level 1 courses will include 24 hours of coursework at a minimum, and two days on snow. We want to make sure that you get the education that you need and don’t cut corners in delivering the best product so that we can maximize your benefit!

Location

Itinerary

One Month Prior - E-Learning materials and Student Manual are sent approximately one month prior to course start. Students submit questions relating to E-Learning or Student Manual to prepare for the Classroom portion of the course.

Day One – Classroom Presentations and Trip Planning Lesson

• 8:00am – 12:00pm: Classroom presentations and hands-on activities
  
• 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch
  
• 1:00 pm – 4:00: Presentations, activities and Instructor-led trip planning lesson
  

What You’ll Learn

Liability/Health History Waiver & Emergency Contact Policy

Colorado Adventure Guides is committed to the safety of our guests. Our guides are trained to recognize potentially hazardous situations and they plan and operate accordingly. Due to the inherently dangerous nature of some outdoor recreation activities all participants must sign a liability waiver and health form. All participants under the age of 18 must have a liability/health history waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. All information submitted is completely confidential; it is for the guide’s use and would only be shared in the event of an emergency with medical and/or rescue personnel directly caring for the guest. It is Colorado Adventure Guides' policy that all Emergency Contacts be a person over the age of 18 and not participating in the same guided trip or course. Colorado Adventure Guides is is committed to sustainability.

Included

• AIARE Certified Course Leader and Instructor(s) (6:1 maximum guide to student ratio)
  
• AIARE Certificate of Completion
  
• Complimentary use of Ortovox Avalanche Equipment (if needed)
  
• Discounted touring gear (if needed)
  
• Discount on future courses and guided adventures with CAG
  
• Discount with select CAG partners
  

Not Included

• Lift tickets for Winter Park Ski Area
  
• Lodging
  
• Backcountry touring equipment (A/T skis & boots, splitboard, poles, and skins can be rented from CAG HQ in Silverthorne for additional cost)
  
• Clothing for weather conditions
  
• Lunch, snacks, water
  
• Insurance (trip or rescue)
  
• Instructor gratuity
  

Lift Tickets are NOT INCLUDED and required on all Winter Park Ski Resort Based Course date

No Gear? No Problem.

Acquiring rentals can be stressful especially if you’re in a time crunch. Look no further. We operate a complete backcountry demo shop out of our basecamp in Silverthorne, CO. We carry full A/T Ski and Splitboard setups from DPS, Icelantic, ATK, Weston, Spark R&D, Karakorum, and Pomoca.. Discounts apply when booking a guided tour or course. We also carry snowshoes, ice climbing gear, avalanche rescue gear, and more. Purchase your set up at season end if you really enjoyed the experience!

About Your Guides

Colorado Adventure Guides and Colorado Rafting Company, based in Silverthorne, CO, deliver four-seasons of outdoor adventure and education. With operations in seven USFS and BLM ranger districts, we serve a dynamic and growing population of outdoor enthusiasts. Our all-season, guided operations include:

• Rock Climbing
  
• Mountaineering
  
• Hiking/Peak Accents
  
• Mountain Biking
  
• Whitewater Rafting/SUPing
  
• Backcountry Skiing
  
• Backcountry Splitboarding
  
• Snowshoeing
  
• Ice Climbing
  
• AIARE Snow Safety
  

We have been providing incredible experiences to visitors of Summit County and surrounding areas for over 20 years. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned expert, let us take you on your next unforgettable outdoor adventure!