Further.
Safer.
Send It.

Empowering you to “send it” further and safer in the winter backcountry of central Colorado by offering unique hybrid and motorized educational experiences with the highest training standard, tours, and equipment.

Powder Pro Lab is an AIARE-certified avalanche safety training provider in central Colorado. We offer premiere avalanche safety training and backcountry education, focusing on snowmobile and motorized users, catering to all skill levels.

Backcountry Safety Education

  • AIARE Avalanche Training

    Motorized AIARE avalanche safety training for backcountry snowmobilers.

    Avalanche Training

  • Backcountry Touring Classes

    Master safe backcountry travel basics for skiers and snowboarders.

    Backcountry Classes
  • A backcountry snowmobiler rips through powder - near Leadville snowmobile rentals

    Snowmobile Skills Clinics

    Elevate your backcountry riding with big mountain snowmobile clinics.

    Snowmobile Classes

  • "Had a great trip with Keith to cover some intermediate skills like sidehilling, uphill and downhill turns. We went to a nearby area with lots of powder and covered all the skills that I wanted to learn. I could tell that Kieth has a passion for snowmobiling, and has the patience and knowledge to help a student improve. Overall a wonderful experience!"

    — Brent P.

    Movement & Technical Skills

  • "I took a Hybrid Access AIARE Rescue Course with Powder Pro Lab and it was wonderful. The instructors, Keith and Tyler, were friendly and professional. I learned so much about avalanche rescue and had fun doing it. I’m definitely looking forward to taking my AIARE level 2 with these guys!"

    — Mia B.

    AIARE 1 Hybrid Access

  • "Keith at Powder Pro Lab is top notch. I took their motorized AIARE 1, and it more than exceeded my expectations. His ability to create a comfortable and engaging learning environment both in class and in field was exactly what I had hoped, paired with his extensive knowledge of snow and its application to the sport drastically improved my understanding and confidence in navigating through avy prone terrain. I cannot recommend Powder Pro Lab enough!"

    — Joshua W.

    AIARE 1 Motorized

  • "Such a good day learning with the PPL crew. They really went out of the their way to tailor the course to what us students wanted to learn. Now I want to take all their courses and I can’t wait for the next one."

    — Melissa B.

    Intro to Backcountry Snowmobiling

  • "First season snowmobiler and am way ahead of where I would be, had I not found these guys. They really care about rider progression and safety. They keep prices so reasonable that I came back for 3 clinics and will definitely be getting my avalanche education here soon and bringing my whole crew with me."

    Melissa B

    Movement & Technical Skills / Intro to Snowmobiling

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Sled & Shred AIARE Avalanche Training

Motorized/ Hybrid Access AIARE 1 Avalanche Safety Training for Snowmobile-Assisted Backcountry Splitboarders, POWsurfers and Skiers

AIARE 1 avalanche training for backcountry splitboarders/skiers with snowmobiles in Colorado.

Cottonwood Pass & Tincup Pass | Buena Vista, CO

  • Progress your motorized skills with snowmobile-specific AIARE training

  • Includes Ortovox Avalanche Rescue Kit

  • E-Learning Materials + 1 Classroom Day + 2 Backcountry Field Days.

Meet our team of certified avalanche safety instructors and backcountry guides in Colorado. Specializing in AIARE courses, splitboarding, and snowmobile guiding, our experts provide top-tier avalanche training and backcountry exploration.

Go deeper into the Colorado backcountry with avalanche training for snowmobilers

Our instructors and guides have the highest level of certification and introduce methods progressively to offer a safe and educational onramp for newcomers, and a pathway for advancement in backcountry recreation.

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