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Course Type
Level 1
Date
-
Location
Frisco / Leadville
Region
Northern
Travel Mode
Motorized
Description

This course will take place in Colorado's High Country. Participants should be experienced snowmobiliers or snowbikers and have their own machine. 

OBJECTIVES
1.) Recognize avalanche terrain and understand safe motorized travel protocols.
2.) Apply the current avalanche bulletin in tour planning and travel.
3.) Interpret snow conditions and weather on different aspects and elevations in relation to slope stability
4.) Apply simple decision tools in avalanche terrain.
5.) Conduct a mock companion rescue and understand basic group management.

Don't see a date or location that works for you? Contact us as we are often able to accommodate requests.

COURSE FORMATS
Traditional Course (TC): All 3 Days are In-Person
Hybrid Course (HC): 2 Days In-Person + Online Work & Webinar
Private Course (PC): Whole course to your selves, min of 4 participants, choose your format from above options. 

LOCATIONS
Northern Mountains
Classrooms: Frisco; Leadville
Field Locations: Vail Pass & Summit County

Central Mountains
Classrooms: Crested Butte; Gunnison; Buena Vista
Field Locations: Kebler Pass, Taylor Park, Cottonwood Pass, Tin Cup

Southern Mountains
Classrooms: Lake City
Field Locations: Slumgullion Pass