Good advice.But I’d have you and your kid read every incident from the past decade and make up your own mind?
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Good advice.But I’d have you and your kid read every incident from the past decade and make up your own mind?
I don't have much experience with course providers in the front range, but I have taken a handful of classes with silverton avalanche school, but I know they're on the opposite side of the state from you guys. I would just look into who is offering AIARE Rec level 1 courses and/or companion rescue courses. There are also a few online resources such as https://kbyg.org, but nothing will compare to hands on time in the field learning how to use avalanche rescue equipment, learning terrain navigation and identifying avalanche terrain.My youngest is totally wanting to get into backcountry boarding. Looking for classes, clubs, and experienced people he can get involved with on the front range here in CO. Would love to hear recommendations if you have any.
I've been taking him backpacking and skiing/boarding since he was 3, so at 16 he's got a decent foundation to build on. I'd get into wintertime mountaineering with him, but at 52 I'm saving my remaining knee and hip mileage for warmer weather and less strenuous adventures.
Nice! I'd never heard of AIARE. Found an outfit here in the springs that does it and they do the field part of the class right next to the hill where we have our season passes so I could ski while he does the class. Now all I need is more money!!!I would just look into who is offering AIARE Rec level 1 courses and/or companion rescue courses.
Yeah, that place looks cool! I showed it to him a couple months ago and he was like, "if we're going to drive that far, we should go to Silverton". Can't really argue with that. I imagine Silverton is also a pretty good place to get plugged into BC.Have you heard of this new ski area https://bluebirdbackcountry.com that started out in CO? I don't know much about them, but it could be a good was to ease his way into the world of the BC and find likeminded folks. It can take a while but finding an older mentor who has been skiing/snowboarding in the BC can help with the learning process as well.
One lift and guide is needed if first timer or many timer. It's all back country.Nice! I'd never heard of AIARE. Found an outfit here in the springs that does it and they do the field part of the class right next to the hill where we have our season passes so I could ski while he does the class. Now all I need is more money!!!
Yeah, that place looks cool! I showed it to him a couple months ago and he was like, "if we're going to drive that far, we should go to Silverton". Can't really argue with that. I imagine Silverton is also a pretty good place to get plugged into BC.
Planning ahead requires a good amount of luck and/or planning later in the season and enjoying nice warm spring skiing. I used to go out to summit co almost every year, had a free place to stay as long as I shoveled, chopped wood and helped clear snow off the roof. If buying day passes we'd maybe make it out 60% of the days, the combination of crap snow, crowds and crazy expensive lift tickets just made it not worth it .but don't think I'll be doing much preplanned ski trips in the future. Snow is usually chit, hard on the body and so damn expensive although the strong dollar and extra 20% off everything was nice. I think you gotta do strike missions only. some great views though.
dusting coming Friday. no reservations required for passholders. regular lift tickets limited. lodges with be 50% capacity (which I really only plan on going into if have to take a ****). no kids day care. lessons are private only. Facemasks required everywhere on the hillMammoth is opening Nov 13. They got a decent first dump from that last storm.
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