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Colorado Adventure Guides

A Silverthorne-based guide service billing itself as Colorado’s largest avalanche-course provider — AIARE courses, hut-based avy education, intro-to-backcountry trips, and free Backcountry 101 clinics each winter.

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Free Backcountry 101 Clinics

Colorado Adventure Guides

Free intro clinics · recurring · winter

Silverthorne (and partner locations)

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Free introductory backcountry clinics run through the winter by Colorado’s largest avalanche-course provider — a low-commitment way to start before an AIARE course. Dates post to their calendar.

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AIARE Avalanche Courses

Colorado Adventure Guides

Multiple course dates · winter

Silverthorne; field days near Loveland–Vail Pass

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AIARE 1 (including a hut-based option), Avalanche Rescue, AIARE 2, refreshers, and intro-to-backcountry — multiple set dates each winter with field days within about 30 minutes of Summit County.