Join the Outdoor Program this Spring on one of our upcoming avalanche education courses in Febuary 2024!
Are you interested in recreating outside in Colorado’s winter backcountry environments? Maybe you have a new interest in backcountry skiing and snowboarding – or perhaps you would like to visit one of those high mountain lakes or peaks in the winter? Avalanche education, awareness, and safety are critical for anyone interested in snowy mountain environments.
The AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course is a 3-day/24-hour introduction to avalanche risk management. By the end of this course, students will learn a process on how to plan and travel in the backcountry, identify avalanche terrain, and recognize hazards, as well as how to be a strong contributor to a group. Students will also learn how avalanche rescue equipment works in a companion rescue, as well as how things like the avalanche forecast, snowpack tests, and field observations work to help improve our decision-making and reduce our risk while enjoying the snow and solitude of winter.
Course Information
- Registration Cost: $375.00 (Includes course, transportation, and equipment rental)
- Classroom nights Feb 5 & 7: 6-9 pm
- Dates for Transportation to Field Locations: February 10-11
Ready to sign up?
Register online at purchases.csurec.colostate.edu
