Silverton Avalanche School

Silverton Avalanche School SAS is a not for profit organization.

Since 1962 the Silverton Avalanche School has educated skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers, ski patrollers, search and rescue personnel, and law enforcement officers how to play safe and stay safe in avalanche terrain.

SAS’s avalanche dog program concluded operations at our RMP training site yesterday. teams are trained for backcountry...
03/31/2026

SAS’s avalanche dog program concluded operations at our RMP training site yesterday. teams are trained for backcountry deployment in areas without roadside or lift access. This winter, we enhanced our canine response by refining the use of snowmobiles and helicopters to achieve faster search times in remote areas. exemplifies our dedication and inspires us daily. ❄️🐕‍🦺💪

As we wrap up a successful season, we are honored to serve this community and grateful for the ongoing support of our partners: Medical , and Building on the progress made this season, remains dedicated to growing our avalanche dog program by recruiting new teams, strengthening training opportunities, and preparing for our annual Fall Dog Camp.

The season is winding down, but there are still a few spots left.Rescue Course / March 21Rec Level 1 / March 27–29A few ...
03/12/2026

The season is winding down, but there are still a few spots left.

Rescue Course / March 21
Rec Level 1 / March 27–29

A few seats are also still open in our Pro courses, reach out to for more info.

03/05/2026

SAS pro programs have been selling out this March. Only a few seats remain in our final pro 1 programs of the season❄️

Choose a backcountry or ski patrol focused program;

Mar 30-Apr 1 - Silverton, CO
Mar 30-Apr 1 - Loveland Ski Area, CO

DM or contact [email protected]

Ski patrol focused ProAvSAR. An honor to spend the week with Colorado’s top professional patrols!❄️
02/28/2026

Ski patrol focused ProAvSAR. An honor to spend the week with Colorado’s top professional patrols!❄️




One last RESCUE 🥲It’s that time of year - we’ve only got one Rescue course left on the calendar.Join us on Saturday, Mar...
02/24/2026

One last RESCUE 🥲

It’s that time of year - we’ve only got one Rescue course left on the calendar.

Join us on Saturday, March 21st in Silverton.

If you’ve been thinking about taking your Rescue, this is the last chance of the season. Let’s make it count!❄️

Had a blast at our Splitboard Rec 1 course again this year! Thanks to the whole team for making it so special ⭐️
02/24/2026

Had a blast at our Splitboard Rec 1 course again this year! Thanks to the whole team for making it so special ⭐️

Pssst… in case you haven’t noticed, we’ve opened a shop on our website!😎You can now grab our field books (The Nugget and...
02/21/2026

Pssst… in case you haven’t noticed, we’ve opened a shop on our website!😎

You can now grab our field books (The Nugget and The Pumpkin), some awesome swag, and a selection of avalanche literature!⭐️

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March 30–April 3, 2026 we’re running two Pro Programs - one in Silverton and one at Loveland Ski Area.Late season? Not a...
02/18/2026

March 30–April 3, 2026 we’re running two Pro Programs - one in Silverton and one at Loveland Ski Area.

Late season? Not a problem.
Our instructors know how to find the learning opportunities that matter, no matter the calendar. Spring conditions often provide some of the most valuable, complex, and realistic avalanche training of the year.

If you’ve been thinking about leveling up your avalanche education with a Pro Course, this might be your moment.

Reach out at [email protected] or contact our Pro Program Director, Karin, directly at [email protected].

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114 12th Street
Silverton, CO
81433

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+19703878329

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