Powder Pro Lab specializes in backcountry adventure guiding, avalanche awareness training, and backcountry safety classes for snowmobilers, skiers, and snowboarders. We offer AIARE avalanche courses, backcountry fundamentals, and skills development programs tailored to your needs. Additionally, Powder Pro Lab also offers customized private backcountry education experiences.

Powder Pro Lab operates by a U.S. Forest Service Special Use Permit in the San Isabel National Forest. Our backcountry snowmobile skills classes, snowmobile avalanche safety classes, and AIARE hybrid backcountry access classes are located outside of Leadville, CO and Buena Vista, CO. Courses may be held on Cottonwood Pass, Tin Cup Pass or in the Chalk Creek Area.

At Powder Pro Lab, we provide comprehensive avalanche awareness training, backcountry safety classes, and courses designed for safe snowmobiling practices. Our training is tailored to equip you with the skills necessary to assess and navigate backcountry terrain confidently and safely.

Yes! We are proud to be a certified AIARE Motorized Provider, which means our avalanche education and backcountry safety courses meet the standards set by the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) and American Avalanche Association (A3), specifically for motorized equipment users.

Backcountry training courses are ideal for all levels of snowmobilers, as well as backcountry skiers and snowboarders—from those who are new to the backcountry to seasoned backcountry enthusiasts looking to fine-tune their skills or learn more about avalanche safety.

Our unique hybrid experiences that integrate motorized access with backcountry skiing and snowboarding make us stand out. Combining snowmobiles with skiing/snowboarding allows for greater exploration of remote areas, while our dedication to education and safety ensures a rewarding experience.