Avalanche Courses and Winter Activites Offerings
If you're an outdoor enthusiast in a place with inclement weather like Colorado, it's important to understand how to stay safe in cold weather. Outdoor Pursuits avalanche courses and winter activities will help you be prepared in emergency situations.
AIARE: Level 1
The AIARE Level 1 course is an introduction to avalanche hazard management. The course consists of an online learning module, a 2.5 hour evening classroom session at The Rec and two days in the field in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.
At the end of the AIARE 1 course, participants will be able to:
- Plan and prepare for travel in avalanche terrain. Recognize avalanche terrain.
- Describe a basic framework for making decisions in avalanche terrain.
- Learn and apply effective companion rescue.