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 PursuitsÌýavalanche courses and winter activities will help you be prepared in emergency situations.
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Avalanche Awareness: Know Before You Go
This awareness course will provide insight into the destructive power of avalanches, help you understand when and why they happen, and how to safely have fun in the mountains this winter. The course is a great way to get ready for the backcountry season by gaining tips and tools to stay safe and options for continuing your training and education.
- Dates: Nov. 7
- Times: 6-7 p.m.
- Location: Rec Center, Outdoor Pursuits classroom
- Fee: Free
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AIARE Companion Rescue Course
This is a one-day course that should be retaken regularly to keep up with best practices for rescue techniques and gear. New participants will learn the basics of companion rescue, while returning participants will expand their skills with advanced topics and realistic scenario practice. This course is a prerequisite for the AIARE 2 and Pro 1 courses. AIARE recommends that all backcountry travelers keep their skills current by taking this course and renewing their rescue card at least every other year. At the end of this course participants will be able to:
- Describe what to do if they or another person is caught in an avalanche.
- Identify and use avalanche rescue gear.
- Set up a realistic scenario to practice avalanche rescue responses.
- Improve their response skills and times.
- Develop a plan for continued practice.
Requirements: Participants must be able to travel in winter conditions on uneven terrain while carrying a 20 lb. pack. Previous skiing or snowboarding experience highly recommended (this course can also be completed on snowshoes if needed). Transportation not provided.
- Dates: Dec. 7
- Times: 8 a.m.-5Ìýp.m.
- Location: Rocky Mountain National Park
- Fee: $135