AIARE Level 2 Avalanche Course in Estes Park
Top three reasons to upgrade your skills in Estes Park
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Expand your knowledge in some of the finest backcountry terrain
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Ideal conditions allow you to take your avalanche skills to a new level
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Immerse yourself in the beauty of Estes Park’s wintry landscapes while honing your skills
Off-piste skiing allows you to escape the packed resorts and have snowy playgrounds to yourself, but venturing into the backcountry is no joke. Avalanches can strike out of the blue, so knowing what to do in these situations is a matter of great importance. If things do turn sour, all can easily be solved by arming yourself with the necessary avalanche safety skills. This is why taking an AIARE Level 2 Course in Colorado’s Estes Park is an absolute must. The area offers acres of ideal terrain and favorable conditions for you to learn how to interpret weather, snow, and avalanche observations, create a plan to manage a group in avalanche terrain, gain an insight into snow science and avalanche dynamics, and so much more! After this course with an experienced guide and the knowledge you’ll have, your next backcountry adventure will be smooth sailing.
SeasonFebruary |
Nearest cityDenver, CO, is about 1.5 hours away from Estes Park |
Duration3 days |
Skill levelIntermediate to advanced |
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Learning outcomes
With this guided AIARE Level 2 avalanche course in Estes Park you will learn how to:
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- Differentiate where specific avalanche hazards exist and identify avalanche terrain where consequences may be more severe
- Use and interpret weather, snow, and avalanche observations to locate appropriate terrain prior to entering and while in the field
- Demonstrate leadership skills within a small team
- Implement a basic forecasting framework
- Apply a routine to foster teamwork
- Prepare for backcountry travel with seasonal and daily routines
- Create a plan to manage a group traveling in avalanche terrain
- Apply the ride-safely checklists to promote situational awareness
- Review decisions and the decision-making process to develop experience through a daily debrief
- Practice avalanche rescue and effectively use personal avalanche rescue equipment