On this Avalanche Level 1 course you’ll learn how to make informed decisions in avalanche terrain, with North America’s largest and most experienced avalanche course provider! This course offers 3 action-packed days of professional avalanche training utilizing top notch classroom instruction and hands on field practice. This course was developed to give students the confidence to make informed decisions when traveling through the backcountry. Colorado Mountain School teaches the American Avalanche Institute (AAI) recreational curriculum (in place of the AIARE curriculum). The AAI curriculum is approved by the American Avalanche Association (A3) and sets a new standard for avalanche training in the United States.

This Avalanche Level 1 Hybrid Course is split up over online coursework, one 2 hour evening video conference, and two full days of training in the field. We teach a complete program of curriculum established and developed by the American Avalanche Institute (AAI). You can expect to develop a solid foundation of how to prepare for and carry out a backcountry trip, understanding basic decision making while in the field, and avalanche rescue techniques required to locate and dig up a buried person. This course provides essential training for anyone traveling in or near avalanche terrain: snowboarders, ski tourers, snowmobilers, mountaineers, snowshoers, everyone! For aspiring professionals, this course fulfills a prerequisite for the AAI Pro 1 course down the line.

On this Avalanche Level 1 course you’ll learn how to make informed decisions in avalanche terrain, with North America’s largest and most experienced avalanche course provider! This course offers 3 action-packed days of professional avalanche training utilizing top notch classroom instruction and hands on field practice. This course was developed to give students the confidence to make informed decisions when traveling through the backcountry. Colorado Mountain School teaches the American Avalanche Institute (AAI) recreational curriculum (in place of the AIARE curriculum). The AAI curriculum is approved by the American Avalanche Association (A3) and sets a new standard for avalanche training in the United States.

On this Avalanche Level 1 course you’ll learn how to make informed decisions in avalanche terrain, with North America’s largest and most experienced avalanche course provider! This course offers 3 action-packed days of professional avalanche training utilizing top notch classroom instruction and hands on field practice. This course was developed to give students the confidence to make informed decisions when traveling through the backcountry. Colorado Mountain School teaches the American Avalanche Institute (AAI) recreational curriculum (in place of the AIARE curriculum). The AAI curriculum is approved by the American Avalanche Association (A3) and sets a new standard for avalanche training in the United States.

On this Avalanche Level 1 course you’ll learn how to make informed decisions in avalanche terrain, with North America’s largest and most experienced avalanche course provider! This course offers 3 action-packed days of professional avalanche training utilizing top notch classroom instruction and hands on field practice. This course was developed to give students the confidence to make informed decisions when traveling through the backcountry. Colorado Mountain School teaches the American Avalanche Institute (AAI) recreational curriculum (in place of the AIARE curriculum). The AAI curriculum is approved by the American Avalanche Association (A3) and sets a new standard for avalanche training in the United States.

On this Avalanche Level 1 course you’ll learn how to make informed decisions in avalanche terrain, with North America’s largest and most experienced avalanche course provider! This course offers 3 action-packed days of professional avalanche training utilizing top notch classroom instruction and hands on field practice. This course was developed to give students the confidence to make informed decisions when traveling through the backcountry. Colorado Mountain School teaches the American Avalanche Institute (AAI) recreational curriculum (in place of the AIARE curriculum). The AAI curriculum is approved by the American Avalanche Association (A3) and sets a new standard for avalanche training in the United States.

On this Avalanche Level 1 course you’ll learn how to make informed decisions in avalanche terrain, with North America’s largest and most experienced avalanche course provider! This course offers 3 action-packed days of professional avalanche training utilizing top notch classroom instruction and hands on field practice. This course was developed to give students the confidence to make informed decisions when traveling through the backcountry. Colorado Mountain School teaches the American Avalanche Institute (AAI) recreational curriculum (in place of the AIARE curriculum). The AAI curriculum is approved by the American Avalanche Association (A3) and sets a new standard for avalanche training in the United States.

On this Avalanche Level 1 course you’ll learn how to make informed decisions in avalanche terrain, with North America’s largest and most experienced avalanche course provider! This course offers 3 action-packed days of professional avalanche training utilizing top notch classroom instruction and hands on field practice. This course was developed to give students the confidence to make informed decisions when traveling through the backcountry. Colorado Mountain School teaches the American Avalanche Institute (AAI) recreational curriculum (in place of the AIARE curriculum). The AAI curriculum is approved by the American Avalanche Association (A3) and sets a new standard for avalanche training in the United States.

On this Avalanche Level 1 course you’ll learn how to make informed decisions in avalanche terrain, with North America’s largest and most experienced avalanche course provider! This course offers 3 action-packed days of professional avalanche training utilizing top notch classroom instruction and hands on field practice. This course was developed to give students the confidence to make informed decisions when traveling through the backcountry. Colorado Mountain School teaches the American Avalanche Institute (AAI) recreational curriculum (in place of the AIARE curriculum). The AAI curriculum is approved by the American Avalanche Association (A3) and sets a new standard for avalanche training in the United States.

Take your avalanche education to the next level with our one-of-a-kind hut trips! Our Avalanche Level 1 Hut Trips are based out of various huts throughout Colorado. You’ll spend three days and two nights exploring backcountry terrain on skis, splitboard, or snowshoes with dedicated AAI instructors. Whether you’re new to the backcountry or an experienced veteran, our hut-based avalanche courses give quick access to exciting terrain that will provide a fun atmosphere for learning firsthand. Our team is made of experienced AAI instructors and professional mountain guides with decades of experience in avalanche terrain. This experience comes from the Alps to Alaska to right here in the Front Range of Colorado. Colorado is one of the country’s premier backcountry skiing and splitboarding destinations. With permits and access to multiple huts, we can offer an accessible trip for all ability levels. This Avalanche Level 1 Hut Trip course combines classroom and field instruction, providing your group with a solid introduction to avalanche awareness. This course covers traveling in and around avalanche terrain, while gaining insight into decision-making strategies. This course also covers the human factors involved in avalanches, developing planning and travel techniques, and comprehensive rescue skills. Experience how avalanche beacons work, how to dig and analyze a snow pit, how to use the AAI Backcountry Checklist, and more.