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Pikes Peak Alpine School

A Poncha Springs–based mountain guide service teaching rock, ice, and alpine climbing plus AIARE avalanche courses — including AIARE 1 hosted at Monarch Mountain, with classroom sessions near Salida and field days on Monarch Pass.

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AIARE 1 Avalanche Course at Monarch

Winter (set 3-day sessions) · 24-hour AIARE 1 hosted at Monarch Mountain

Classroom near Poncha Springs · field days on Monarch Pass

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The local entry point to backcountry travel — classroom near Salida, then field days using Monarch’s backcountry gates. Multiple sessions run Dec–April; max 12 students. Confirm dates on the school’s calendar.