Traveling in the winter backcountry presents challenges that can be quite different than skiing or snowboarding on our local mountains. Safety is the top priority when we create our procedures and clothing/equipment lists. With this in mind, we spend a good deal of time preparing students to be more self-sufficient in terms of proper nutrition and hydration. We also teach them the importance of dressing in warm layers, staying dry, and being aware of weather conditions. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) provides basic avalanche information to the students. While we strictly avoid avalanche terrain, we wish to inform our students that knowledge of snow conditions and terrain is important when venturing into the backcountry.
Trip leaders have skied the routes numerous times, completed CPR/Advanced First Aid, and many are Wilderness First Responders. While we are in the backcountry, we have excellent cell service, carry radios, GPS emergency locator devices, and can be in touch with local emergency officials very quickly.
If you are a parent of a child with specific medical needs, please contact the trip leader as soon as possible. This would include any child with allergies, prescription medications, or a unique medical situation.
Trip leaders have skied the routes numerous times, completed CPR/Advanced First Aid, and many are Wilderness First Responders. While we are in the backcountry, we have excellent cell service, carry radios, GPS emergency locator devices, and can be in touch with local emergency officials very quickly.
If you are a parent of a child with specific medical needs, please contact the trip leader as soon as possible. This would include any child with allergies, prescription medications, or a unique medical situation.