Backcountry Skiing/Snowboarding : Fort Carson

So you want to ride in powder and you’re sick of the crowds and lift lines at resorts? Come learn the skills necessary to travel in the backcountry while experiencing the solitude and freedom of the hills, which makes backcountry skiing/snowboarding so unique. First day is an evening classroom session. The second day is out on the snow.

Dates: Returning Winter 2014

Time: Fri. 1730-2000, Sat. 0600-2000

Cost: $70 without equipment rental, $85 with equipment rental

Avalanche Awareness Class:

With the increased popularity of winter activities such as ice climbing, winter mountaineering, and backcountry skiing/snowboarding many more people are traveling into avalanche terrain. Nearly all avalanches that involve people are triggered by the victims themselves or a member of their party. This is actually good news, it means that if we know how to recognize avalanche danger, we can avoid it. Attending this class will give you an introduction on the following topics: what is avalanche terrain, trip planning, reducing your risks in the field, rescue, avalanche equipment and your next steps.

Dates: Coming Back in Winter 2014

Time: 1730 – 2000

Cost: $5

Private Backcountry Ski or Snowboard Guiding

So you have done an intro class and you want more! Come down and set up a private backcountry ski day with one of our guides and we will continue to develop your backcountry skills and knowledge, while making some powder turns. We may even take you out to one of our secret stashes.

Dates: come down to the office and schedule a day that works for you.

Cost: $125 for individuals / $85 per person for groups of 2 or more

AIARE Level 2 Avalanche Course

Silverton, Red Mountain Pass, and the San Juan Mountains, CO!

Analyzing Snow Stability and Avalanche Terrain

Our Level 2 course is a 40-hour / four day program that provides back country leaders the opportunity to advance their avalanche knowledge and decision making skills. This course also includes the introductory and prerequisite components for the professional progression: the AIARE Level 3 Certificate. The Level 2 builds from the introductory avalanche hazard management model introduced in the level one and adds to it the evaluation of factors critical to stability evaluation.

Visit Kling Mountain Guide’s site for more information

Dates: Winter 2014

Price: $450 for KMG course

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