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Golden Mountain Guides offers comprehensive Avalanche Education (AIARE) courses in Berthoud Pass and Rocky Mountain National Park, tailored for adventurers seeking the skills and knowledge to safely navigate the backcountry during the winter and spring months. Our courses are designed to equip you with the proper tools and education to confidently explore avalanche terrain.
Join us for action-packed training that combines virtual classrooms with extensive field instruction, providing a solid foundation in avalanche awareness and backcountry travel skills.
Avalanche Education Courses
Avalanche Level 1 (AIARE 1)
Offered in both hybrid and field settings, gain foundational knowledge in avalanche terrain navigation, snowpack assessment, and safe decision-making with our field and hybrid learning models. Learn to apply public safety bulletins and backcountry checklists for safer backcountry travel.
Avalanche Rescue
Be prepared for emergencies with our Avalanche Rescue course. Learn critical skills in search techniques, beacon use, and rescue strategies to effectively respond in avalanche situations.
Avalanche Level 2 (AIARE 2)
Advance your avalanche education with AIARE 2. Designed for backcountry users who have completed AIARE Level 1 and Avalanche Rescue, this course delves into snow science, avalanche dynamics, and complex terrain management for longer tours.
Avalanche Level 1 for Ice Climbers
Equip yourself with vital avalanche safety knowledge tailored for ice climbers. Learn terrain assessment, snowpack analysis, and rescue techniques to stay safe while ice climbing in the backcountry.
Avalanche Level 1 for Snowshoers
Stay safe in the winter backcountry with this specialized avalanche course. Learn essential avalanche safety skills, terrain assessment, and rescue techniques tailored for snowshoeing adventures.
Avalanche Rescue and Wilderness First Aid
This specialized three-day course focuses on the unique medical and safety challenges associated with avalanche rescue. Learn how to assess and respond to injuries resulting from avalanches, apply first aid techniques, and manage risk in avalanche-prone environments. This course counts as a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) recertification.
