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February 8, 2010
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Check out these videos of backcountry skiing and avalanche coursework in the San Juans with our guides and instructors. The footage is provided by our friends […]
February 5, 2010
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Though snow conditions were tough, Dana and I still had a great Introduction to winter mountaineering course this last weekend. Day one consisted of Dana slaying […]
February 2, 2010
Published by nate at February 2, 2010
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This last weekend’s Level 1 AIARE avalanche course was a huge success. The recent storm that rocked Southwest Colorado and the San Juan Mountains left us […]
January 16, 2010
Published by nate at January 16, 2010
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Last week, Ari and Alex joined us for a 3 day blast of ice climbing in Silverton and Ouray. On the first day of our trip, […]
January 14, 2010
Published by nate at January 14, 2010
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Last weekend’s Level 1 Avalanche course was a huge success. We had numerous folks from around the four corners come for three days of avalanche education. […]
January 14, 2010
Published by nate at January 14, 2010
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The Southwest Adventure Guides ski posse had a great time exploring the skiing conditions in the alpine. This was organized as an intentional opportunity to share […]
January 8, 2010
Published by nate at January 8, 2010
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Last week long time client Valari W. joined us for 3 days of ice climbing in the San Juans. We spent 2 days in Silverton’s Eureka […]
January 5, 2010
Published by nate at January 5, 2010
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Last week’s AIARE Level 1 Avalanche course was a huge success. Four motivated individuals came out mid-week to improve their avalanche knowledge and skills. There was […]
January 4, 2010
Published by nate at January 4, 2010
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The end of the year brought snow, cold, and another successful winter mountaineering course in the beautiful San Juan Mountains of Colorado. Six aspiring mountaineers from […]
December 23, 2009
Published by nate at December 23, 2009
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A spell of high pressure in December means it’s time to get high in the back country. Mark U. and I warmed up on the East […]
December 23, 2009
Published by nate at December 23, 2009
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December has been a great month for snow, especially in the Southern San Juans between Coal Bank and Red Mountain Passes. More great news for ski […]
December 22, 2009
Published by nate at December 22, 2009
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On Saturday the 19th and Monday the 21st, SWAG guide Gary Falk led one of our past Level 1 Avalanche Course particpants, and veteran of the […]