Colorado backcountry can be a great place to enjoy solitude and fresh lines, but a basic skill set is important to have before heading out on your own. Let us teach you the basics so that you can start to earn your turns. Both Ski and Splitboard options available.
2020 Course List
Weston Partnership Programs
We are stoked to be partnering with Weston Snowboards for the 2019/20 season. This means Weston Brand boards and skis on all courses! And we are offering these awesome joint clinics this Winter season. LEARN MORE
Intro to Backcountry
Prerequisite
Must be competent skier or rider on blue terrain
Course Description
Learn what it takes to begin venturing into the backcountry. Learn the basics about avalanche hazards, weather observations, and trip planning. Overview of all equipment, including beacon, shovel and probe. Then head out to the trail for a basic tour through the woods. This is a great prep course for AIARE Level 1.
Time
8:30 am – 4 pm
Cost
$155/person
Equipment
ALL equipment included EXCEPT boots and personal clothing. Lunch NOT included
2020 Group Courses
February 15, March 14, March 28
Touring in Avalanche Terrain
2020 Group Courses
March 29
Private Instruction
Available Any Day Dec 1 – April 30
Prerequisite
Must be competent skier or rider on black diamond terrain. Participation in Intro course is preferred.
Course Description
Spend a day on the mountain learning to travel safely and efficiently through the backcountry. This includes uphill travel techniques like the kick turn, and how to quickly change over from climb to shred mode. We will also learn how to analyze a snowpit with three simple tests. Finally, we plan to have fun and make some great turns!
Time
8:30 am – 4 pm
Cost
$155/person
Equipment
ALL equipment included EXCEPT boots and personal clothing. Lunch NOT included
Avalanche Rescue
Prerequisite
None
Course Description
Learn the basics of companion rescue with realistic scenario practice to help improve your skills. We will cover both single and multiple victim burials, quick probing techniques, and effective shoveling.
Time
8:30am-4pm
Cost
$155/person
Equipment
ALL equipment included EXCEPT boots and personal clothing. Lunch NOT included
2020 Group Courses
February 16, March 15
Splitboard Techniques
2020 Group Courses
February 23
Private Instruction
Available Any Day Dec 1- April 30
Prerequisite
Must be a competent rider on black diamond terrain.
Course Description
Learn to shred lines in the backcountry with fellow sideways riders. We will talk about board specific challenges and how to adapt. Also learn some tricks for keeping up with your two planked friends.
Time
8:30am-4pm
Cost
$155/day
Equipment
ALL equipment included EXCEPT boots and personal clothing. Lunch NOT included
Group Tour
2020 Group Courses
April 4
Private Instruction
Available Any Day Dec 1- April 30
Prerequisite
Intro to Backcountry, Essentials Course, and Avalanche Rescue. Or equivalent experience.
Course Description
Time to go and smash pow with a small group in the backcountry! Emphasis on group management and dynamics, and also making great turns and having fun.
Time
8:30am-4pm
Cost
$155/day
Equipment
ALL equipment included EXCEPT boots and personal clothing. Lunch NOT included
Fat Bike Ride
2020 Group Courses
February 22
Private Instruction
Available Any Day Dec 1- April 30
Prerequisite
Participant should be somewhat physically fit
Course Description
Learn what this fun new activity is all about by cruising over snow on extra fat tires. This is a great way to get some exercise and enjoy the beauty of our alpine forests in the Winter months.
Time
8:30 am – 4 pm
Cost
$145/person
Equipment
ALL equipment included. Lunch NOT included
Intro to Ice Climbing
2020 Group Courses
February 8
Private Instruction
Available Any Day Dec 1 – April 30
Prerequisite
None
Course Description
Learn how to swing that axe and climb up a frozen waterfall. This is an amazing experience for all and is actually much easier than you think. Our intro course will cover climbing techniques, anchor building, and even some dry tooling.
Time
8:30am-4pm
Cost
$155/day
Equipment
ALL equipment included. Lunch NOT included
Splitboard Rentals
24 Hour Rentals
Cost for board package
$50/day
Equipment Included: Splitboard, Bindings, Skins, and Poles – Weston boards NOW available!
Cost for rescue package
$35/day
Equipment Included: Transceiver, Shovel, Probe
RMOC is an equal opportunity service provider. RMOC operates under special use permits from the San Isabel National Forest. All or part of this operation is conducted on Public Lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.