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Snow Stoke Party!

By Leanne WrenNo Comments

Hosted by Outer Range Brewing Co. Winter is coming and we’re throwing a HUGE party to celebrate the return of snow to Summit County. Here’s what we have planned: CAN/BOTTLE…

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October 5, 2019
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Colorado Snow and Avalanche Workshop

18th Annual Colorado Snow and Avalanche Workshop

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Hosted by Friends of CAIC The Colorado Snow and Avalanche Workshop is a one-day professional development seminar for people working and recreating in and around avalanche terrain. It provides a…

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October 4, 2019
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AIARE Level 2 Avalanche Course: The Next Step In Your Avalanche Education

By Eryka ThorleyAvalanche Safety, Backcountry Babes CoursesNo Comments

Are you ready to increase your avalanche detection skills?  Have you already taken a Level 1 avalanche course and the new Avalanche Companion Rescue course? Are you a dedicated backcountry…

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September 9, 2018
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Avalanche Education

By bcbabesAvalanche Safety, Backcountry Babes Courses, Backcountry Basics, Education EventsNo Comments

What will I learn in AIARE Level 1 vs. AIARE Level 2?   AIARE Level 1 AIARE Level 2 Role: Contributor to a Group Facilitator of a Group Learning Approach:…

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December 23, 2017
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How Do I Become a Lead AIARE Avalanche Instructor?

By bcbabesAdventure Ski Trips, Avalanche Safety, Babes in the Backcountry, Backcountry Babes Courses, Education EventsNo Comments

We need more Lead AIARE Avalanche Instructors! A post shared by Backcountry Babes (@backcountrybabes) on Sep 29, 2015 at 6:25pm PDT Backcountry Babes, and all AIARE course providers, need a…

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September 16, 2017
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Maintaining Your AIARE Instructor Qualification

By bcbabesAvalanche Safety, Backcountry Babes Courses, Education EventsNo Comments

Required and Recommended Continued Professional Development for AIARE Course Instructors Of course it’s not learn it once and call it done.  Avalanche education is a life-long learning process for every…

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August 24, 2017
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How Do I Become an AIARE Avalanche Instructor?

By bcbabesAvalanche Safety, Backcountry Babes Courses, Education Events3 Comments

At Backcountry Babes, our mission is to inspire more women into leadership roles in the outdoors.  Many aspiring instructors ask me….how do I become an AIARE instructor? How can I…

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August 23, 2017
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