Rec Level 1 Avalanche Course


This is an introductory course on avalanche fundamentals. Learn proper preparations, route selection, and observations in the field. Avalanche staff are certified Silverton Avalanche School instructors and trained by the AMGA as ski guides with intimate knowledge of the San Juans.

Mountain Trip will now be handling booking for Rec Level 1 Avalanche Courses. Please call 970-369-1153 to book.

  • level 1 avy course digging a pit and taking observations
  • group instruction during a AIARE level 1 avalanche course
  • amazing and engaging terrain in the san juan mountians ouray avy course

Contact Us

Mountain Trip

135 W Colorado Ave 2A | Telluride, C0 81435

Authorized Permittee

Peak Mountain Guides is an authorized permittee of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, Gunnison National Forest; San Juan National Forest; Bureau of Land Management Monticello, Moab, Gunnison, and Glennallen Field Offices; Eldorado Canyon State Park; Ouray Ice Park, City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks; and National Parks including Mt. Rainier, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, and Colorado National Monument. Peak Mountain Guides is an equal opportunity service provider.