Women’s AIARE Avalanche Courses

Join us for our Women’s AIARE Avalanche Courses!

Aspen Expedition’s customized instruction maximizes student learning outcomes as they relate to backcountry travel. The women’s AIARE Rec Level 1 avalanche course is designed to give you a full introduction to backcountry travel. When you take your course with Aspen Expeditions, you will get hands-on experience analyzing the avalanche hazard and using your observations to make decisions in the field. We are committed to providing both tools for understanding the avalanche problem and the terrain management skills you can only get from observing an experienced guide.

Women’s AIARE Level 1 – Aspen, CO – February 6 – 7, 2027 – this is a hybrid course with online learning and Zooms prior to the two field days

Students that are a great fit for our Level 1 Avalanche Courses – Any current or future backcountry skier / rider that knows how to skin uphill and is familiar with their backcountry uphill equipment and how to use it. This person has ideally skied off-piste in untracked snow before and can safely ski single black diamond terrain inbounds. Practicing uphill to downhill transitions is highly recommend before taking this course.

Students that may not be a great fit for our Level 1 Avalanche Courses – Beginner skiers and riders and anyone that has not used uphill skinning equipment before the course and those that are not familiar with how to use their gear. We require that you can ski on untracked snow in black diamond terrain inbounds. We do offer private avalanche education courses on request for those that may need extra instruction and for non-skiers / riders that may prefer to snowshoe. You must have 4 students at minimum to create a custom course with us.

The Women’s AIARE Rec Level 2 Avalanche Course develops an understanding of snowpack formation and metamorphism. Observation guidelines and recording standards for factors that influence and indicate snowpack stability are presented. Avalanche formation and release are discussed. A stability analysis and forecasting process is introduced. It is ideal for snow safety and guiding professionals, people interested in these and related careers, and recreational practitioners and group leaders who are looking for advanced knowledge and skills.

Women’s Hut-Based AIARE Level 2 – Margy’s Hut Aspen, CO – March 19 – 21, 2027 in partnership with Tits Deep for Breast Cancer

Prerequisites: Students must have the ability to travel in avalanche terrain. An AIARE Level 1 Course and Companion Rescue Course are required before taking this course. Practical experience after the Level 1 course is recommended.