Avalanche Refresher

AVALANCHE REFRESHER

During an AIARE course there is a great deal of information presented. Often when we return to the backcountry it is difficult to remember everything we have learned and practiced in the last course. This can be dangerous. What can be even more dangerous is not being aware of all that we have forgotten, leaving us naive and vulnerable to hazards.

The final day of an AIARE course compiles the topics from the prior two days and puts them all to practice. The idea of this trip is reenact that final day of the course and refresh all of the topics covered from when you took your course. Join our AIARE certified instructors and venture into the backcountry and sharpen techniques learned before.

BOOKING / MORE INFO

Ready to sign up? We look forward guiding you on a Avalanche Refresher trip. Register with the accompanying calendar, call (970) 949-9111 or use our contact page to request more info.

AVALANCHE REFRESHER – QUICK INFO

We all forget. Avalanche Refresher trips are a great way to sharpen your skills before returning to the backcountry after some time off.

DATES

Available daily

DURATION

6-7 hours

COST

Max client to guide ratio 5:1

$178 – 5+ people
$198 – 4 people
$224 – 3 people
$250 – 2 people

LOCATION

Vail, CO (Meadow Mountain, Spraddle Creek)
Leadville, CO (Freemont Pass)

DIFFICULTY

Easy – Difficult

Policies

See our inclusion policy for special group requests.

DESCRIPTION

AVALANCHE REFRESHER

BOOKING / MORE INFO

Ready to sign up? We look forward guiding you on a Avalanche Refresher trip. Register with the accompanying calendar, call (970) 949-9111 or use our contact page to request more info.

WHAT TO BRING

Beacon/probe/shovel (rental available)
Clinometer (BCA slope meter, also available on compasses)
Complete ski, split board or snowshoe equipment, including boots, poles, etc
*No cotton – cotton does not wick moisture or insulate when wet.
Long underwear bottom (thin) – synthetic or wool
Long sleeve top (medium) – synthetic or wool
Socks – synthetic or wool
Ground mat (insulation so you can sit on snow)
Water/wind proof jacket with hood, pants, and gloves
Notebook (for lecture day)
Any other items you would typically have in your pack on a backcountry trip
Warm gloves or mittens
Hat and neck gaiter or balaclava
Goggles or sunglasses
Small day pack
Water bottle and food
Headlamp and batteries

ALSO RECOMMENDED

Loupe (at least 10x zoom)
Snow Saw (minimum 30cm)
Snow crystal card

YOU MAY ALSO CONSIDER

Hand warmers
Hot liquid
Liner socks
Adjustable Poles
Extra gloves
Sunscreen
Water bottle insulator

Andrew Kirchhoff

July 1, 2022.

My teen sons and I had an amazing time rappelling with Bob in Vail! Apex provided everything we needed and accommodated our last minute booking. Thank you Apex!!

PARTYBOMBS

June 29, 2022.

Myself and my family had a awesome time repelling. Thanks to Bob we had fun while staying safe. I would recommend for anyone seeking a thrilling experience.

Colin Kirchhoff

June 29, 2022.

Bob was a fantastic guide! Despite never repelling before, Bob never failed to make us feel safe and confident enough to have fun. 10/10 experience. Thank you so much!

Beth Ann Rosica

June 28, 2022.

We had an amazing day climbing with Bob! We had 4 kids between 13 and 15, and Bob coached all of them to the top! He was patient and encouraging and kept everyone safe! I highly recommend Apex for a climbing experience! The kids are hooked on climbing and loved the adventure!

Jack Saussy

June 27, 2022.

My family had a great day climbing with Bob. He was very knowledgeable about the routes and equipment and turned our half day of climbing into a lesson. I plan to get my own shoes and join a gym at home because of this great experience, I highly recommend Apex Mountain School!

Jamie Schmid

February 7, 2022.

We had such a blast ice climbing with our guide Jesse! He was so helpful and motivating and never made us feel like we were terrible at climbing even though it was our first time haha and he was so patient with all my picture taking and getting great shots! Would 1,000% recommend!

Joe Mahoney

January 18, 2022.

Took my AIARE 1 through APEX. It was hard to decide with so many options out there. Look no further, APEX is exactly what you're looking for. I walked away with the exact knowledge I was hoping to get, and more. Josh V was our instructor and is extremely knowledgeable, had great answers to all of our questions and was just great to hang out with in the backcountry. Can't recommend these guys enough.

Shannon M.

December 6, 2021.

Recently took the Level 1 AIARE Course with Apex and had a great experience. All of the instructors were extremely knowledgeable and passionate about snow safety and answered all questions in great detail to ensure the students learned as much as possible in the 3 day course. It was a very hands on experience and we were even able to do lots of field work despite the low snow conditions right now. Will definitely come back for another course, and looking forward to more backcountry travel with all the new info learned!

kurt albertson

November 24, 2021.

Apex Mountain School is a wonderful outdoor educational and guide service! Recently took the level one AIARE and Avalanche Rescue course through Apex. Our instructors Andy and Mike were highly professional, knowledgeable and very engaging instructors that were very passionate about snow safety and teaching others about best practices to enjoy their experiences safely in the backcountry. Would highly recommend anyone regardless of experience to take a course with Apex. Looking forward to continuing my outdoor experiences with Apex in the future via additional educational courses as well as the opportunity for private guided trips. Excellent people and a great experience!!!

Tom Watson

November 23, 2021.

I took the AIARE 1 course with Apex Mountain school and it was truly an amazing experience. Andy was a outstanding instructor, he fostered a culture in the group that encouraged participation, teamwork, learning and fun! The knowledge and tools learned in the course were second to none. We were fortunate to have a small group of 5, and this allowed for a lot of questions, learn by doing, and overall really fun time. I cannot recommend Apex Mountain School enough.