Snow Sports and Winter Activities
Avalanche Awareness Level 1
Enjoying winter safely in the backcountry involves knowing how to recognize potential avalanche hazards. This course will focus on snowpack structure, snow metamorphism and more importantly, avalanche dynamics, terrain analysis, stability evaluation, route finding, safety and rescue. Day 1 is from 4:30-10:00pm at the Rec Center. Day 2 is optional and in the field from 7:00am-7:00pm. Fee includes equipment, instruction and clinic handouts. Transportation is by carpool.
| Date | Days | Classroom Times | Fee | Code |
| 12/2,12/3 | F,Sa/Su | 12/2, 4:30-10:00p, Conf. Rm 4 | $50 | 320185A |
| 1/20, 1/21 or 22 | F,Sa/Su | 1/20, 4:30-10:00p, Conf. Rm 4 | $50 | 620187A |
| 2/10, 2/11 or 12 | F,Sa/Su | 2/10, 4:30-10:00p, Conf. Rm 4 | $50 | 620187B |
| 2/24, 2/25 or 26 | F,Sa/Su | 2/24, 4:30-10:00p, Conf. Rm 4 | $50 | 620187C |
| 3/9, 3/10 or 11 | F,Sa/Su | 3/9, 4:30-10:00p, Conf. Rm 4 | $50 | 620187D |
Avalanche Rescue Clinic
This is one day of safety training you don't want to miss if you plan on riding or traveling in the Colorado backcountry! We will teach you everything you need to know about using avalance beacons, probing, and working to find those buried in avalanche terrain. Don't be caught in a tough situation without this course under your belt! Previous Avalanche Level 1 course experience recommended. Pre-trip meeting is mandatory. Transportation is by carpool.
| Date | Day | Pre-Trip Meeting | Fee | Code |
| 1/29 | Sun. | 1/26; 5:00p, OP Office | $25 | 620185A |
| 2/18 | Sat. | 2/16; 5:00p, OP Office | $25 | 620185B |
All or part of the CU Outdoor program is conducted on public lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. National Park Service, Boulder County Open Space and/or Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation.
