Copyright 2017 Leave the Boys Behind, All rights reserved. Avalanche safety equipment (provided by guide): Digital, 3-antenna avalanche transceiver or beacon, Wind and waterproof shell jacket with hood (Gore-Tex recommended), Synthetic or wool base layers, underwear, and socks, Repair kit and Leatherman for your equipment (can be shared between several people), Thermos with a warm beverage optional, Daypack large enough to carry all items listed (around a 30-40L backpack), Alpine touring or telemark skis, touring boots, and poles can be rented from. You dont have to be a doctor, but taking, or retakingif it's been awhilea first-aid and CPR course, first responder, or wilderness first responder are all good ideas. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in our emails. Entry level $20/hourFast paced position for Dog lovers only. In the past, the format of the workshop typically featured an evening classroom session followed by a day in the field on Richmond Ridge south of Aspen Mountain. By By To get more info about avalanche safety and current conditions, check out the Kachina Peaks Avalanche Center website,https://kachinapeaks.org/. Youll find videos and articles about various mountain safety topics. Please visit our education page and click around. What: Mountain Rescue Aspens avalanche awareness workshop. We were steered toward Aspen Expeditions through a friend who had taken Avy classes with the principal owner Amos. Photography by Accidents in the mountains are unexpected, but they are not unusual. Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, usually at the guide shop in Aspen Highlands Village.From there, youll head to the trailhead. 57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. You can also learn how to avoid actually getting lost, along with other valuable winter wilderness skills. Then a little bit of avalanche safety info can go a long way! operates under Aspen Alpine Guides, which has provided quality mountain guiding adventures year-round in Aspen, Colorado since 1987.

After taking a year off because of COVID-19 social gathering restrictions, Mountain Rescue Aspens otherwise annual avalanche awareness workshop is back this winter. We offer a range of avalanche courses taught by certified AIARE and A3 instructors. What else should we know before connecting you with the guide? For more information on how to backcountry in Aspen click here. Your inquiry was successfully sent to the guides! Aspen Chamber Resort Association Best guides around whether youre staying local or doing trips worldwide. You will need to manage controlled descents in variable conditions. Mark Fuller, 02/20/2020 Sign up to be on our email list to be noticed of the various events we host for in-person, and/or virtual, learning. Aspen, CO 81611, Local Phone: 970.925.1940Toll-Free Phone: 877.702.7736Email: [emailprotected], A Mountain Rescue Members Approach to Backcountry Preparedness, Fortunately, there are tools, resources and courses aplenty to help guide you on your path towards mountain safety enlightenment. Give us a ring:(928) 779-1935Visit the shop:15 N.San Francisco St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001, The Premiere Hometown Outdoor Outfitter.

Participants in the course are responsible for their own lodging and meals for the duration of the course. Catherine Lutz While youre on the site, take the opportunity to check out our.

Whether you are a regular hut user, or have always wanted to know more about the best hut system in North America this presentation could help send you on your way to one of the 35 huts waiting for you high in the Colorado Rockies. Ski rental locations are in Aspen Highlands Village.If you need to rent gear, let us know and we can help make arrangements. Sign up to be on our email list to be noticed of the various events we host for in-person, and/or virtual, learning. Youcan hire a rental car, arrange a shuttle with your hotel, or take tne of the free city buses with all of your ski gear. Illustrations by Ski rental locations are in Aspen Highlands Village.If you need to rent gear. On top of that, Amos had the foresight to hire a Japanese guide- clutch move to unlock next-level secret stashes of both food and snow. Take on Colorados greatest backcountry terrain and conquer world-class intermediate and advanced objectives such as Ashcroft and the Castle Creek Valley. as told to Sarah Chase Shaw, 07/02/2020 Aspen airport (ASE) is minutes to any of the four mountains in the area. The course includes a loaner kit of Beacon, Shovel, and Probe from Ortovox, course registration fees, field and course handbooks, hut fees for Friday and Saturday nights. For the Mountain Rescue Aspens most recent. LBB has partnered up with the 10th Mountain Division Hut Association and Ortovox to offer the Recreational Level I Avalanche Courses in the ideal backcountry learning environment. Mechanic will maintain equipment and diagnose repairs. I can say without hesitation my relationship with Jayson as a friend, educator, mentor, and guide is one of the most positive in my life. Prepare for that. Getting delayed and coming back at night is always a possibility, and so something as simple as keeping a small headlamp in your pack just for emergencies could be the difference between an unanticipated evening stroll, and a twisted ankle or worse. Keep in mind, weather is unpredictable in the winter and the Vail Pass can be closed during snow storms. usually at the guide shop in Aspen Highlands Village. Britta Briscoe, 12/21/2021 The Recreational Level I Course is a 3 day / 24 credit hour introduction to avalanche hazard management. Skip a long skin up and spend the day chasing powder in the Aspen backcountry! Trip is run by local, vetted, certified guides, Fast, secure, risk-free booking guaranteed. It is scheduled for Dec. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the CB Cameron Rescue Center at 37925 Highway 82. 590 N. Mill Street Check the weather and plan for mountain driving. Leave the Boys Behindoperates under Aspen Alpine Guides, which has provided quality mountain guiding adventures year-round in Aspen, Colorado since 1987. The opportunities for backcountry recreation in the Aspen-Snowmass area are boundless and inspiring. No, The Aspen Times has a high bar for arts and entertainment coverage.

Take a day trip to Aspens legendary slopes for some backcountry skiing delights! If you. Level 1 Avalanche Course at Sangree M. Froelicher Hut (unless otherwise noted) (3 days, 3 nights). American Mountain Guide/IFMGA, AMGA Alpine Guide, AMGA Rock Guide, AMGA Ski Guide. Jayson is an IFMGA/UIAGM Licensed Mountain Guide with over 18 years of guiding expe Jayson is an IFMGA/UIAGM Licensed Mountain Guide with over 18 years of guiding experience around the world. We use cookies on our website to support technical features that enhance your user experience. He has pushed me to be a better climbing, skier, and person and Im forever grateful. By Contact us to make arrangements.

The workshop will provide knowledge to help adventurers make the right decisions, such as finding safe terrain and avoiding dangerous slopes, he said. Published in the Midwinter/Spring 2014 issue of Roofer needed. The Recreational Level I Course is a 3 day / 24 credit hour introduction to managing avalanche hazards and terrain. Yes, the A&E editor attends amazing events on, Busy real estate firm looking for a self-motivated apprentice. Spend four days ski-touring from hut to hut in the remote Colorado backcountry all while staying in rustic 10th Mountain Division huts that will provide a great, warm, nights sleep. Sarah Chase Shaw, 07/16/2020

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We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information! Pressure in the backcountry is really heating up, he said. To top it all off, the views youll experience while riding Colorados boundless snow-capped wilderness are sure to knock you off your feet. For those who miss Sunday workouts at the Aspen Recreation Center they are back as the public facility is now open seven days a week. The trip consisted of equal parts back country, lift-assisted back country, and side-country. Nancy M. Mayer, SagaCity Media | 921 SW Washington St, Suite 750 | Portland, Oregon 97205, A Q&A with Aspen High Athletic Director Martha Richards, From Red Cross Heroes Karen and Tom Nern to SheLift Founder Sarah Herron, our Fantasy Guest List, U.S. Whether this is your first time in the backcountry or a seasoned expert, use Greg's approach to backcountry preparedness below to "know before you go" when attempting terrain outside of ski area boundaries. Hopefully that inspiration for endless adventure carries over to your interest and dedication to learning to be safe in the mountains. The classes range from an Avalanche Rescue classto the newly offered recreational Level Two. However, for the full-day of skiing with a guide, most of the tours are suited for intermediate to advanced skiers. Proof of the COVID-19 vaccination is required. Stay in the know, sign up for our Monthly Newsletter & keep up-to-date on Aspen events, activities, lodging deals and more. , we divided these essential items into four tracks: self-care, medical, planning, and survival. Photography by Flexible schedule with both full-time and part-time shifts available. Amazing place! 07/10/2020 Avalanche education and training for both professional and recreational backcountry travelers. a first-aid and CPR course, first responder, or wilderness first responder are all good ideas. Jen Gillette, 07/14/2020 57hours uses cookies for a better experience! In the Fall each year we try and do informational presentations on the hut system and hut trips at REI's along the Front Range and in Silverthorne. AIAREis the gold standard for avalanche education. Some courses are mulit-day events, often based out of a hut, while other programs are classroom based or involve a day field trip. Previous experience preferred. As rescuers, we train and prepare to help those injured in the mountains, but we know we cant do that if we are unable to take care of ourselves. Dodson Engineered Products, A Core & Main Brand is hiring organized and efficient team members for, SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC needed for busy rental yard. The Grand Huts Association, in conjucntion with the Colorado Mountain School, is offering AIARE Level 1 avalanche courses this winter at the Broome Hut. The evening sessions are held in town while the Field Work days are held in nearby areas where route finding and terrain selection can be experienced. The clothing and food you take will depend on the days adventure, but proper, and recent, medical training is always in season. Dependable, experienced, detailed cleaning of a large private Aspen home with lite meal preparation wanted. By For the past 10 years I have skied and climbed with Jayson all over the world. Aspen Alpine Guides is an equal opportunity service provider and employer that operates under a special use permit from the USDA Forest Service in the White River National Forest. Learning how to be safe in the mountains is a journey, not a destination. Participants are responsible for their own food for the duration of the course although group meals are encouraged and should be coordinated by the participants. Initially he asked insightful questions to assess our skill and fitness level, which led to an experience that exceeded our expectations. By Ski Team Icon Spider Sabich's Legacy Revived, Three Meals, Three Restaurants at Aspen's Airport Business Center, Woolly for Ewe: The Season's Hottest Knitwear, Wear Your Loyalties with SkiCo's New AspenX Brand, A Snowmass Retreat Goes from Merely Functional to Fabulous, This Aspen Townhome Feels as Good as It Looks, Aspens Real-Estate Market Soared Sky-High in 2020, A Skin Care Must: Antedotum's New Face Oil, This New Exoskeleton Lets Skiers with Chronic Leg Discomfort Lighten Up, The 5th Annual Aether Games benefiting Aspen Youth Center, Sip Shop Support for the Aspen Youth Center, The Grand Opening of A. Lange & Shne Boutique, Aspen. To enjoy these backcountry adventures, you need to be in good physical shape. To develop a good understanding of how to prepare for and carry out a trip. A great teacher and a fun person to spend time with in the mountains. Aspen Alpine Guides is an equal opportunity service provider and employer that operates under a special use permit from the USDA Forest Service in the White River National Forest. Aspen delivers secluded ski tours for all types of powder seekers, Approachable slopes guarantee a time-efficient backcountry experience, Colorados terrain variety will satisfy all types of backcountry skiers. Avalanche courses are offered through Aspen Alpine Guides and hosted by 10th Mountain Division Hut Association. For years, weve dreamt of building a company that can make an impact on things that we deeply care about. The course includes a loaner kit of Beacon, Shovel, and Probe from Ortovox, course registration fees, field and course handbooks. Ask anyone to name a classic backcountry skiing destination, and chances are, Aspen will be at the top of the list. Just as rescuer safety is the No. We will then travel into the backcountry for two nights at the Sangree M. Froelicher hut. There are various avenues where you can find courses and opportunities to learn more about mountain safety. Brent Moss, 12/23/2020 Must have excellent communication and writing skills, experience with Adobe InDesign, Aspen Recreation Center back open seven days a week with staff increase, New regulations on short-term rentals in Aspen are in effect, Couple begins rebuilding process after horrific tragedy, Aspen electeds consider changes to downtown parking experiment. Get the most out of your day in Aspen, as you ride a state-of-the-art chairlift up to the ski area, shredding as many untracked chutes and bowls as possible. In addition to the avalanche workshops listed above, avalanche education is available through private guide services, community colleges, and other groups. Cost: Free, registration required at http://www.mountainrescueaspen.org.