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Silverton Avalanche School

The oldest continuously operating avalanche-education program in the U.S. (since 1962), an hour north of Durango in the San Juans — recreational and pro courses taught in a world-class natural avalanche laboratory.

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Avalanche Education Courses

Silverton Avalanche School

Winter recreational & pro courses · multi-day

Silverton, CO (1 hr north of Durango)

Beginner-friendlyPaidWinter

The oldest continuously operating avalanche school in the U.S. (since 1962) — AIARE Level 1/2 recreational and pro courses taught in the San Juans’ natural avalanche laboratory. The essential first step before touring this terrain. Register early; courses fill.