Backcountry skiing and snowboarding in the Colorado Rockies demands a thorough knowledge of avalanche risk. Appropriate terrain assessment and decision making skills are essential for the well-being of winter backcountry travelers. The American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) provides world-class education through the only internationally recognized curriculum offered in the U.S. Be proactive about your well-being in the backcountry by expanding your knowledge and skill set through formal avalanche education. However everyone learns in their own way and taking an outdoor education course with a large group of males can be a challenging learning environment. Which is why Apex Mountain School is excited to be offering a women's AIARE Level 1 course that is taught and run by our awesome female staff.