AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course in Estes Park
Top three reasons to upgrade your skills in Estes Park
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With incredible snow and vistas, you’ll have a blast while learning
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Develop essential avalanche safety skills on quality off-piste terrain
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Online lessons coupled with practical application in the field provide an ideal learning experience
Considering Colorado’s Estes Park is located on the front range of the mighty Rocky Mountains, it’s no surprise that the area boasts an endless amount of backcountry opportunities. The top-notch terrain on these serene off-piste playgrounds allow you to bolster your backcountry knowledge and become a more confident skier. However, it is also important to keep in mind that avalanches can occur out of nowhere and that they shouldn’t be taken lightly! This is why you need to be armed with a basic understanding of decision making in the field and valuable avalanche rescue techniques. No matter if you’re a skier, snowboarder, or you prefer strapping on a pair of snowshoes, let an expert guide show you what entails a safe backcountry trip—Estes Park is a perfect training ground to achieve just that. Your trips out of bounds will not only be safer, but also more enjoyable.
SeasonLate February into March |
Nearest cityDenver, CO, is about 1.5 hours away from Estes Park |
Duration4 days |
Skill levelBeginner to advanced |
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Learning outcomes
At the end of this guided AIARE 1 course in Estes Park, you should be able to:
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- Develop a plan for travel in avalanche terrain
- Demonstrate the ability to identify avalanche terrain
- Effectively use the AIARE Decision Making Framework to make terrain choices in a group setting
- Demonstrate effective companion rescue
You will also learn the following things about traveling in avalanche terrain:
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- Types of avalanches and their characteristics
- How avalanches form and release
- Primary start-zone factors
- Identifying avalanche terrain
- Ways to spot and avoid common trigger points
- Trip planning, preparation, and navigation
- Travel techniques
- Group decision-making skills
- Avalanche rescue techniques
- Weather, terrain, and snowpack considerations