Backcountry Skiing in Aspen & the Roaring Fork Valley

Avalanche talks, field courses, and the backcountry community.

Backcountry⚠ Needs verification

Cripple Creek Skinning 101 Clinics

Recurring winter clinics and demo days

Aspen Highlands base and Carbondale shop

Beginner-friendlyNo-dropCost variesWinter

Learn the basics of uphill skinning technique, plus gear demo days at the base of Aspen Highlands. A friendly on-ramp to backcountry travel. Check the shop for clinic dates.

Backcountry⚠ Needs verification

AIARE Level 1 Hut Avalanche Course

Aspen Expeditions

Multi-day hut-based courses on set winter dates

10th Mountain Division huts (course meets in Aspen)

PaidWinter

A multi-day, hut-based recreational avalanche course run with the 10th Mountain Division Hut Association — essential training before touring the backcountry. Registration required; dates set each winter.