Backcountry Touring Classes
For Backcountry Skiers and Splitboarders
Experience ski and splitboard adventures like never before with the use of our snow machines to access deeper touring zones. These backcountry touring classes are designed to progress any level rider through a series of skills to develop you into an experienced backcountry traveler. Whether you access the backcountry with skis or splitboards, Powder Pro Lab’s backcountry touring classes will help you send it further and safer.
FREERIDE FUNDAMENTALS
Intro/ beginner level instruction on gear, safety equipment and safe travel strategies, and intro to group planning and gathering forecasted data.
$250
ADVANCED ALPINE TRAVEL
An apex course that safely tests your knowledge and abilities to prepare, plan, ride and debrief for a successful mountain objective. You will be coached throughout the process while our professional guide team manages the risks to provide a safe learning environment.
$300
AVY SAVVY
Prep course for those looking to begin certification level avalanche training with AIARE or A3. Intro to group leader skills in the planning stage and learn the fundamentals of field observations and snowpack data collection.
$250
PRIVATE BACKCOUNTRY GUIDE
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A fully customized private day for you or your group in the backcountry with one of our professional freeride guides. Start the morning off with a safety meeting and forecast briefing while dialing in the riding zone we will be travelling in. Aimed to focus on your riding and mountain goals from technical riding skills, avalanche awareness to good old freeriding; exploring new zones.
$300
“Amazing! I’ve been a backcountry split boarder and snow sports enthusiast for most of my life ! I’m 5 th generation born and raised Colorado! Still learning about snow and how to manage its risks ! This makes me just a little wiser in life and in the backcountry! Thanks Keith and PRO POWDER LABS !”
MATTY G.
Backcountry Touring Classes FAQs
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Powder Pro Lab specializes in backcountry adventure guiding, avalanche awareness training, and backcountry safety classes for snowmobilers, skiers, and snowboarders. We offer AIARE avalanche courses, backcountry fundamentals, and skills development programs tailored to your needs. Additionally, Powder Pro Lab also offers customized private backcountry education experiences.
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Powder Pro Lab operates by a U.S. Forest Service Special Use Permit in the San Isabel National Forest. Our backcountry snowmobile skills classes, snowmobile avalanche safety classes, and AIARE hybrid backcountry access classes are located outside of Leadville, CO and Buena Vista, CO. Courses may be held on Cottonwood Pass, Tin Cup Pass or in the Chalk Creek Area.
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Backcountry training courses are ideal for all levels of snowmobilers, as well as backcountry skiers and snowboarders—from those who are new to the backcountry to seasoned backcountry enthusiasts looking to fine-tune their skills or learn more about avalanche safety.
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Absolutely! We welcome novices and provide them with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for safe and enjoyable backcountry adventures. Our professional instructors will guide you through every step of the way.
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You'll learn critical skills like how to read and understand avalanche terrain, snowpack analysis, route planning, and rescue techniques. The aim is to prepare you to make informed decisions in the backcountry for a safe expedition.
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Essential safety gear is provided, including beacon, shovel, and probe. Participants will need to provide their own personal gear such as skis, splitboards, skins, snowboards, snowmobiles and appropriate winter clothing. Some equipment, may be available for course-specific use with an additional equipment fee—please contact us for details.