Master the Art of Thriving in the Cold!
Since we are dangerously close to the official winter season, it's a great time to look at winter survival skills workshops and courses in Colorado. Part of living in Colorado is embracing the adventurous outdoorsy lifestyle. There are varying levels of adventure, from chill hikes to scaling mountains. If you're into the extreme stuff, or just want to be prepared for anything, survival workshops and courses can be a great way to learn practical skills. Maybe you're getting into backcountry skiing, love snowmobiling, or enjoy winter camping. Whatever you're favorite activities are, it can never hurt to be prepared for whatever the season may throw at you.
Colorado Mountain School
Colorado Mountain School offers any array of classes perfect for any aspiring (or active) mountaineer. I could probably write a whole article just on this company! They've been mentioned in tons of media, including Outside and The New York Times.
- Avalanche Course: Avalanche courses are a must for anyone who wants to get into backcountry skiing, but it's important for various winter activities. Colorado Mountain School offers multiple different avalanche courses, so you can gain a very comprehensive understanding of avalanche safety. Start by checking out the free online awareness course.
- Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding: Avalanche safety isn't the only thing you need to know when navigating the backcountry. These courses will help prepare you even more for skiing outside of the resorts.
- Ice Climbing Courses: One of these days, I'm going to try ice climbing. Unsurprisingly, Colorado Mountain School has a good selection of courses.
- Mountaineering Courses: The mountaineering courses cover a range of topics for anyone looking to level up their outdoorsy-ness.
Safety One Training
Safety one Training also offers a variety of classes that will help you be more prepared and confident on your Colorado adventures.
- Winter Survival: If you find yourself in an emergency far from help, the knowledge and skills gained from this course just might come in handy.
- Snowmobile Safety Course: From how to safely snowmobile to survival skills and repairs on the mountain, this is a great way to prepare for snowmobiling in Colorado.
REI CO-OP
REI is more than a retail store! The outdoor enthusiast's go-to also offers courses and workshops to help you level up your skills.
- Intro to Winter Wilderness Survival: This is another great starting point for winter survival knowledge. Participants 8 and up will learn tips such as winter emergency priorities and how to make an emergency shelter.
- Intro to Winter Map and Compass Navigation: In current times, we've lost the beauty of the map. Learning how to use tools such as physical maps and a compass is a great way to stay prepared for when your technology fails you, or just to work your brain a little harder.
- AAI Presents: Avalanche Awareness Series: The awareness class is a free offering that offers you a glimpse into this critical topic.
Colorado Mountain Club
Whether you're an avid outdoor-adventurer or just starting out, Colorado Mountain Club has something for you. Headquartered in Golden, CMC emphasizes community, education, adventure, and conservation & stewardship.
- Avalanche Education: Colorado Mountain Club offers various avalanche education courses.
- Survival: CMC offers a variety of survival courses, including Winter Wilderness Survival and Winter Camping School, among others.
- Youth Winter Camps: Youth of all ages are welcome at CMC's winter camps. This is a great way to start the kids off early!
Winter survival workshops and courses in Colorado are a great way to learn practical skills and gain valuable knowledge. These courses can prepare you for emergency situations and help you enhance your overall outdoor experience. So don't hesitate to sign up for one (or a few) and expand your skills in the great outdoors of Colorado!
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