Sep 28, 2023 | AIARE Avalanche Education, Backcountry Skiing, Colorado
When you’re gearing up for some epic ski touring action, don’t forget that your backpack plays a crucial role in your adventure. Sure, your skis and boots are essential, but today, we’re talking about the unsung hero: your backpack. Let’s dive...
Sep 14, 2023 | AIARE Avalanche Education
Colorado, is a great place to unravel the complexities of avalanche safety. This is largely attributed to its unique position in a continental snow climate. If you’re looking to gain hands-on experience in avalanche safety within a continental snowpack context,...
Aug 20, 2023 | AIARE Avalanche Education, Backcountry Skiing, Colorado
Avalanche education in the United States is structured to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to safely explore avalanche-prone terrain. The framework for avalanche education in the USA involves key organizations, including the American Avalanche...
Aug 14, 2023 | AIARE Avalanche Education
The main difference being the shift from identifying and avoiding avalanche terrain versus how to deal with the uncertainty of being in avalanche terrain. For those passionate about winter sports, exploring the backcountry’s untouched powder is an exhilarating...
Jul 14, 2023 | AIARE Avalanche Education, Uncategorized
Avalanche education is a young industry in the United States and there are very few safeguards in place to make sure you take a course from experienced professional. The best way to make sure you are getting good value on your course is to seek programs taught by ski...
May 6, 2021 | AIARE Avalanche Education, Backcountry Skiing, Colorado, Educational Program, Guided, Ski Mountineering
Check out highlights from this winters ski season. Highlights from last winter in Colorado. from Ben Markhart on...