Avalanche Education Course
PPG - Avalanche Terrain Avoidance
The Avalanche Terrain Avoidance course provides information to trip and course leaders to help them recognize and avoid avalanche prone terrain.
Contacts
- Wed, Jan 14, 2026 - Sat, Jan 17, 2026
- Committee: Pikes Peak
- Members: $35.00 Guests: $45.00
- Availability: 12 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
The Avalanche Terrain Avoidance course consists of one classroom/Zoom session and a half-day field session.
The date and time for the classroom session will be provided to registered students approximately a week in advance.
The field session is usually held on the Saturday after the course starts. Details on the date and times will be provided to registered students approximately a week in advance. The field day may be adjusted due to weather and road conditions to the field location.
Badges you will earn:
Avalanche Terrain Avoidance Course
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPG Avalanche Terrain Avoidance Classroom Session | |||
| CMC Zoom Lecture |
Wed, Jan 14, 2026
Registration opens Oct 13
|
12
participants
|
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| PPG Avalanche Terrain Avoidance Field Session | |||
| Pikes Peak - Glen Cove |
Sat, Jan 17, 2026
Registration opens Oct 14
|
12
participants
|
|
1. Ten essentials
2. Food and hydration appropriate for an 8 hour field day in winter conditions
3. Clothing appropriate for the weather conditions during the field day
4. A dedicated slope inclinometer or a compass with an inclinometer function or an inclinometer app on a smart phone
You must register for this course to see course materials.