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We take avalanche safety education seriously! Skiers, snowboarders, snowshoers and climbers welcome. Our Avalanche Safety Education program offers a variety of courses for all levels- backcountry novice to experienced tourer, ski patrollers and mountain guides. Accredited by the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE www.avtraining.org), all our avalanche courses are a mix of classroom and field work utilizing up-to-date course materials and effective teaching methods at a convenient location. We take pride in delivering a state-of-the-art, informative, hands-on avalanche course with your safety in mind. We set the standard for avalanche education in the United States: As ski/mountain guides and avalanche instructors, we have spent decades in the backcountry building up a profound experience necessary to provide top quality avalanche courses. Not only are we an AIARE training center (one out of two in Colorado) for aspiring and existing avalanche instructors, we are also deeply involved with its curriculum development. We work exclusively with AIARE instructors and many are recognized experts in this field, serve also as backcountry observers for the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) and are AMGA/IFMGA certified ski and mountain guides. Alpine World Ascents is operating under special use permits by USFS (in conjunction with Peter Krainz at Rocky Mtn Guides) and RMNP.
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Avalanche Level 1 Course
The AIARE level 1 avalanche course provides a complete, hands-on introduction to the avalanche phenomenon combining both classroom and field sessions. With a methodical learning process and practical lessons, students achieve a thorough knowledge base for critical decision making. Core topics are terrain recognition, tour planning, observation techniques, decision making, human factor, rescue techniques. 2 evenings, 2 full days (24 hours) $315 per person; includes up-do-date course booklet, additional hand outs, a $20 voucher towards both refresher and level 2 course, certificate of completion. 2009/10 Schedule: DEC 10-13 / JAN 7-10 / JAN 21-24 / FEB 4-7 / FEB 25-28 / MAR 18-21 / APR 1-4 (Boulder, Loveland Pass/RMNP). Contact us for your custom designed private course. BOOK NOW> For more information or if you have trouble signing up online, contact us at
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Avalanche Level 2 Course
The AIARE level 2 avalanche course is designed for those seeking to further improve their avalanche safety skills and decision making competence. At the core of this course is the development of a deeper understanding of snow metamorphism, snow stability factors and observation standards. The level 2 builds from the introductory avalanche hazard management model introduced in the level 1 and adds to it the evaluation of critical factors leading to advanced decision making skills. 40 hours over 4 full days (Thursday-Sunday or 2 consecutive weekends) $400 per person; includes SWAG manual, up-to-date course booklet, additional hand outs, a $20 voucher towards refresher course, certificate of completion. 2009/10 schedule: JAN 14-17 / FEB 11-14 (changed date) / MAR 6-7 & 13-14 (Boulder/Loveland Pass). Contact us for your custom designed private course. BOOK NOW> For more information or if you have trouble signing up online, contact us at
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Avalanche Level 3 Course
The Level 3 avalanche course is an advanced certification for experienced backcountry skier/rider, professional avalanche practitioners, ski/mountain guides and patrollers. This avalanche course provides participants with an industry-standard framework to make decisions in avalanche terrain and to manage avalanche hazards common to avalanche control operations and winter guiding scenarios. Participants are required to form opinions, to take on leadership roles, and to utilized team members skills to assist in the process of forecasting avalanche hazard and snow stability and making appropriate terrain choices. 6 days, $1250 2009/10 schedule TBD To sign up, email:
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Avalanche Awareness Course
This basic avalanche awareness course provides a simplified approach to increase safety and enjoyment for novice winter backcountry travelers. Students learn how to recognize avalanche terrain and basic danger signs, where to obtain local avalanche and weather bulletins and what it takes to perform a companion rescue. Instead of a decision making framework- which is an integral part of the level 1, 2 and 3 courses- the learning outcome provides students with basic knowledge on how to recognize avalanche danger and avoid exposure to avalanche terrain.
This is the ideal avalanche course for families (with younger teenage kids), school and church groups, scout organizations, for those curious about the backcountry, snowshoers and nordic tourers, and those venturing out of bounds for the very first time. 1 evening and 1 full day; $145 per person - includes course booklet and hand-outs 2009/10 schedule: By private arrangement only. Contact us for more information.
Backcountry Refresher Course
This is the ideal tune-up for those with previous backcountry experience or as a follow-up to the level 1 and 2 avalanche courses. This course is aimed at keeping level 1 and 2 course graduates updated and providing feedback about critical decision making. Participants review their understanding and handling of avalanche risk management and practice their skill and knowledge in decision making during a backcountry day tour under professional tutelage. Working step by step through the decision making process with the group and a professional ski and mountain guide will increase your confidence in your own ability to make the right choices when traveling in avalanche terrain. The topics include tour planning, navigation, track setting, terrain selection and group management. 1 evening, 1 day, $155 per person (participants of the level 1 and 2 courses receive a $20 discount coupon). 2009/10 schedule: DEC 18-19 / JAN 29-30 / FEB 19-20 / MAR 12-13 / APR 9-10 (Boulder and Loveland Pass) or schedule a custom-designed private arrangement with us. BOOK NOW> For more information or if you have trouble signing up online, contact us at
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Avalanche Rescue
Our Rescue clinic refines your technique to prepare you for the worst: avalanche and burial. Learn and refresh your companion rescue skills during this one-day field intensive and you’ll have the necessary skills to locate and dig up a fellow backcountry traveler, should he or she be the victim of an avalanche. We cover the latest techniques of beacon searches, probing and effective extraction, how to time-effectively organize a group as well as evacuation with a field rescue-sled. 1 field day ($80 per person). 2009/10 schedule: DEC 6 / JAN 2. Contact us for custom designed private course. BOOK NOW> For more information or if you have trouble signing up online, contact us at
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