Level 1 Avalanche Course Refresher
Silverton, Red Mountain Pass, and the San Juan Mountains, CO!
Did you take a Level 1 avalanche course, but but want more? Do you need a refresher on how to use those "tools in your tool box?" Do you want to expand and continue you avalanche training without taking a Level 2 course? If you answered yes, than this course is for you. This is a two day course designed to bring you up to speed with the latest information and techniques without repeating an entire Level 1 course. This is a 16 hour course, with four hours of classroom and 12 hours of field.
Course topics include but are not limited to:
- Latest in avalanche rescue equipment technology
- Updates on bonding test
- Navigation techniques
- Current snowpack conditions and weather effects interpretation. (bulletin)
- Complex avalanche rescue scenario where you run the show!
Price Includes:
- AIARE Trained and Qualified instructors. Has your avalanche instructor gone through industry standard advanced level training? Ours have!
- AMGA trainied ski guides. Does your avalanche instructor have any training outside of the avalnache industry? Ours do!
- Transportation from Durango CO to the trailhead and back. Check with your guide service of choice. Do they make you drive yourself?
- Backcountry Access avalanche equipment; DTS Tracker beacon, traverse shovel, Spot 203 probe. We encourage you to shop around! Does your guide service of choice charge extra for required equipment?
Price Does Not Include:
- Travel to Durango, CO from your location
- Backcountry touring equipment; skis, skins, packs etc. These are all available to rent from our partner shop Backcountry Experience. Additional fees apply for ski equipment rental. Please inquire for more information.
- 3% federal land use fee
- Items of personal nature such as personal clothing or gear
- Hotels before and after trip
- Recommended Travel/trip cancelation insurance
- Guide/ Staff gratuity
Prerequisites:
- Skiers should be in good physical condition. They will need a backcountry travel method (touring skis, split board, snowshoes). A Level 1 course certificate is required for this course.
- There are a lifetime of ski tours with different difficulties in the San Juan Mountains. Please get in touch with us to find out if this course is right for you. If need be, we would like to ski with you prior to course to help ensure that you are up to the challenge. If you do not possess these skills or need review, we recommend doing a skills course with us in Colorado or Utah prior to your course.
Registration:
- To secure your spot on this trip you will need to fill out our domestic registration packets. A 50% deposit is required.
