Backcountry Skills
essential skills for any backcountry traveler
taught in Buena Vista, CO
Across our range of backcountry skills courses, you'll develop practical tools to navigate, solve problems, and make sound decisions in the mountains. You'll learn how to identify where you are, plan where you're going, and return safely using both traditional and digital navigation techniques. You can also discover various practical knot sets every backcountry traveler should know, including how to tie, apply, and inspect them in real-world scenarios. Backcountry skills courses form the foundation for safe, self-reliant travel in the mountains and beyond.
BVMA Gift Certificates can be purchased for any amount and applied toward any course, training, or guided experience we offer in the Colorado Rocky Mountains and beyond.
Recipients can use their gift certificate for avalanche education, wilderness medicine courses, or guided backcountry adventures with Buena Vista Mountain Adventures.
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