Since 1962 the Silverton Avalanche
School has educated skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers, ski patrollers, search and rescue
personnel, and law enforcement officers about the hazards of avalanches. Over 4,000 students have learned how to recognize avalanche hazards,
determine snow stability, organize and carry out rescue operations and handle
avalanche emergencies.
Silverton, at 9,318 feet, is located in the heart
of the San Juan Mountains, 50 miles north of Durango, Colorado. Silverton is surrounded by
numerous avalanche paths -- a natural avalanche laboratory -- providing students with an
active and accessible classroom.
Our curriculum is taught by nationally recognized
members of the American Avalanche Association (AAA) and a host of mountain rescue
specialists. Furthermore, the Silverton Avalanche School adheres to the AAA’s Guidelines
for Avalanche Course Curriculum. |
