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& Ice at the Alpine Campus
Winter can be long in Steamboat Springs,
and we love it when the snow starts to fall. This means a whole
new variety of course options unfold for the winter.
Snow Orientation
(OUT114)
This is our 2 credit winter course aimed at camping & recreating
in our Colorado mountain's winter environment. We learn how to gear up for
the winter's cold, build snow shelters, and travel safely.
Avalanche
training (OUT160)
We teach Level 1 Avalanche courses to introduce backcountry
users to safe travel and assessment of snow conditions in the surrounding
backcountry.
Telemark
Skiing (PED139)
We introduce
you to the basics of the telemark turn, telemark gear, the history
of this activity,
and we go out and make some turns in both the backcountry and in
a lift assisted area.
Ice Climbing
(PED173)
In this course, you're introduced to technical
ice climbing at one of our local frozen waterfalls.
Survival
Skills (OUT210)
Students travel into the backcountry
and learn the basics of surviving in an emergency winter situation.
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