Back Country Basics Avalanche Class March 21

Backcountry Basics and Refresher - Spring Riding 101

Who:  Everyone
What:  Backcountry and Avalanche Class
Where:  Ski Cooper near Leadville, CO
When: Wednesday, March 21  8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Cost:  $125 includes lift ticket, instruction, and snow cat

This is a class for everyone who does, and plans to, travel in the backcountry this spring when the snow pack stabilizes. It’s been a year since traveling in the backcountry was safe which is why we have put together this class to review the basics for seasoned backcountry travelers and teach the fundamentals to those who are not.

This full day class will be divided into 2 distinct sessions- companion rescue and touring essentials. The morning will focus on Companion Rescue because face it, if you don’t know how to rescue your partner(s), you shouldn’t be out in the elements. The afternoon will be a snowcat assisted tour with the chance to look at terrain choices, route finding and basic snow science.

For more information or to register for this class, call Kelli at 970-390-9145 or Gene at Ski Cooper Mountain at 719-486-2277.  Call Ski Cooper any time toll-free: 1-800-707-6114, or email us at info@skicooper.com.

With its base at an altitude of 10,500 feet, a summit at 11,700 feet, Ski Cooper is Colorado’s fifth oldest ski resort. It offers 2,400 skiable acres of world-class, affordable skiing, snowboard, tele-skiing and snowcat skiing and tours in heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Its rich history embraces Leadville’s silver boom, the 10th Mountain Division’s training for World War II, and more.

Ski Cooper – unique, fun, affordable. For more information, call (719) 486-3684.