AIARE Level 2 Hybrid Access

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AIARE 2 Hybrid Access

Advance your avalanche awareness with sled-accessed ski and splitboard education.

The AIARE Level 2 Hybrid Access Course from Powder Pro Lab is a three-day advanced avalanche education program designed for backcountry skiers and splitboarders who use snowmobiles to access remote terrain.

This course combines classroom learning, sled-accessed touring, and in-depth snowpack analysis over three immersive days in Colorado’s high alpine terrain.

You’ll focus on real-world application of avalanche forecasting, group leadership, and trip planning while collecting and interpreting field data. Each day includes structured feedback and guided decision-making exercises to reinforce effective leadership and hazard management in complex terrain.

Location: Leadville, CO + San Isabel National Forest

Course Length: 3-days

Cost: $700 per person

AIARE Level 2: Hybrid Access Avalanche Course

Learn to “send it” farther and safer in Colorado’s winter backcountry.

As an A3 Recognized Provider and certified AIARE Hybrid Access Provider, Powder Pro Lab delivers courses that meet the American Avalanche Association’s national standards for curriculum, instruction, and risk management.

Building on the skills developed in AIARE Level 1, this course provides new tools to manage uncertainty, refine leadership, and strengthen your ability to plan and execute safe, informed backcountry tours using the AIARE Framework..

  • This course is designed for experienced backcountry skiers and splitboarders who use snowmobiles for access and want to take their avalanche training to the next level. It’s ideal for:

    • Riders who have completed AIARE Level 1 and Companion Rescue.

    • Backcountry leaders, mentors, and guides developing advanced forecasting and leadership skills.

    • Skiers and riders seeking preparation for professional-level avalanche education.

    Participants should be proficient in backcountry travel and capable of operating a snowmobile in variable terrain.

  • By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

    • Collect, record, and analyze snowpack and weather data for avalanche forecasting.

    • Identify and manage sources of uncertainty during trip planning and field travel.

    • Implement structured communication and leadership strategies within a group.

    • Apply advanced decision-making tools to complex terrain and variable conditions.

    • Submit field observations and reports to contribute to public avalanche forecasts.

Recognition badge for American Avalanche Association Level 2 provider.
  • Two snowmobilers pose next to three snowmobiles below a rugged mountain slope in Colorado during an AIARE Avalanche Level 1 course provided by Powder Pro Lab in Central Colorado.

    One of the best avalanche education courses I’ve ever taken. Small class size and an experience crew made great one on one learning for our motorized AIARE 2. It’s not to many classes you get to actually step into Avy terrain but conditions lined up. 10/10 would recommend Keith and his business

    Benjamin B. April 2025

  • Four snowmobilers on a snowy trail in a forest, with two in action poses and two holding signs, surrounded by snow-covered trees and a cloudy sky.

    Had an amazing time in the Hybrid AIARE 1 / Sled & Shred course with Keith and Sam. These guys are the real deal. They're patient, super knowledgeable, and you can tell they genuinely love what they do. I came away feeling way more confident in the terrain and with sled handling. The course was a great mix of learning and practical experience, and the Sawatch location is just breathtaking. If you've got some backcountry experience and want to take the AIARE 1, this is THE course to take. Big thanks to Keith and Sam!

    Amanda M. January 2025

  • Snowmobile tracks in the snow beneath a mountainside in COlorado on a bluebird sunny day. Captured during an AIARE Avalanche level 1 course near Leadville, CO.

    If you’re looking for top-notch AIARE avalanche education with a focus on both backcountry skiing/riding and snowmobiling, look no further than Powder Pro Labs. Their courses provide an incredible mix of technical knowledge, hands-on practice, and real-world application—all delivered in an engaging and accessible way.

    Grayson. January 2025

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Motorized AIARE 2 FAQs

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  • It’s an advanced three-day avalanche education course for backcountry skiers and splitboarders who use snowmobiles for access. The course focuses on leadership, uncertainty management, and advanced snowpack analysis.

  • This course is ideal for experienced backcountry riders who have completed AIARE Level 1 Hybrid and Companion Rescue and want to deepen their forecasting and leadership skills.

  • The Hybrid Access course combines sled-assisted access with ski or splitboard travel, while Motorized courses focus entirely on snowmobile-based travel and rescue operations.

  • You’ll apply the AIARE Framework throughout — from pre-trip planning to field execution and debriefing — creating a feedback loop that reinforces leadership and communication.

  • You’ll learn to collect and analyze weather and snowpack data, apply advanced decision-making tools, and lead groups effectively in complex terrain using sled-assisted travel.

  • Being an A3 Recognized Provider means Powder Pro Lab meets the national standards set by the American Avalanche Association (A3) for avalanche education. This includes verified curriculum content, qualified instructors, proper land-use permits, and risk management best practices. Our recognition ensures every course we teach — including AIARE Motorized Avalanche Rescue, Level 1, and Level 2 — aligns with A3’s industry-wide standards for quality and consistency.