Oct 28, 2024 | AIARE Avalanche Education, Backcountry Skiing, Colorado, Education, Educational Program, Guided
Here’s some thoughts I frequently find myself giving to people asking how to get into the backcountry. The first thing is to understand it can be a long, complicated journey depending on your goals. It’s important to be realistic about your ability to commit the time,...
Oct 10, 2024 | AIARE Avalanche Education, Backcountry Skiing, Colorado, Education, Educational Program, Guided, Rocky Mountain National Park, Ski Mountineering
I’m really excited about getting this program running this winter. This is a program that I really think will provide the best bang for your buck as far as winter backcountry readiness is concerned. Many students I work with in avalanche safety courses don’t...
May 25, 2024 | Backcountry Skiing, Education, Educational Program, Ski Mountineering
I’ve gotten some questions about this from a number of people. I might go so far as to say it’s a troubling trend. You should really not think about it as ski “cutting” while on belay. You can sidestep, jump, stomp and observe on belay. But you...
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...
Feb 19, 2020 | AIARE Avalanche Education, Alpine Climb, Backcountry Skiing, Colorado, Colorado Mountain School, Educational Program, Guided, Ice Climb, Rocky Mountain National Park, Ski Mountineering
Ski Season is Here!
Jul 10, 2019 | Alpine Climb, DC Route, Educational Program, Glacier, Guided, Rainier, Washington
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