Telluride & Regional Avalanche Education
Why take an avalanche education course or class? The question should really be why not. With scholarship assistance from the Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund (learn more about that here), there are no excuses not to elevate or continue your learning for the backcountry. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of courses in the Telluride region. In addition to the courses listed below, most guide services and schools in the Telluride region offer custom courses. So grab your ski/snowboard buddies and progress your learning and education this winter!
Remember: if you don’t know, don’t go. Or, hire a guide. If you are frequenting the backcountry, any/all of these courses should be on your radar. Learn more about the AIARE program here and the AAA programs here.
Mountain Trip
2020-2021 schedule is tbd.
Learn more and sign up for courses from Mountain Trip here.
Telluride Avalanche School
December 10th: AIARE Rec. Avalanche Rescue Course
December 11th – 13th: AIARE Rec. L1 Course
December TBA: AIARE Avalanche Rescue Course plus Wilderness Fist Aid (3 days)
January TBA: Avalanche Rescue Course
February 16th – 18th: AIARE Rec. L1 Course
March 5th – 7th: AIARE Rec. L2 Course
March 19th – 21st: AIARE Rec. L1 Course
Learn more about course offerings from the Telluride Avalanche School and sign up here.
Telluride Mountain Guides
Custom Avalanche Education courses based on your group’s background, educational goals and future aspirations. Check it out here.
Intro to Backcountry Skiing, private groups only. This is a great option for those still getting acquainted with skiing in the backcountry. Learn more here.
Silverton Avalanche School
AIARE Rec Level 1
12/5 & 12/6
12/19 & 12/20
1/2 & 1/3
1/23 & 1/24
2/6 & 2/7
2/20 & 2/21
3/6 & 3/7
3/20 & 3/21 Women’s Only Course
View all Rec Level 1 information here.
Avalanche Rescue Course
December
12/11/2020
12/18/2020
12/26/2020
12/27/2020
January
01/08/2021
01/15/2021
February
02/05/2021
02/12/2021
02/19/2021
March
03/12/2021
03/19/2021 – Women’s Only Course
03/26/2021
Learn more about the one-day avalanche rescue course here.
AIARE Rec Level 2
1/16 – 1/18
2/13 – 2/15
View dates and learn more here.
AIARE Pro Level 1
View all requirements to take this course and dates/locations here.
View more courses offered by the Silverton Avalanche School here.
