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Hi, I’m Jason C! I guide and teach courses in rock, alpine, ice, and snow all year round. I started Flowstate Backcountry, a SOF founded guiding and avalanche safety provider in Wyoming. We exist to provide a mentorship framework for aspiring backcountry riders and skiers and up and coming climbers and alpinists.
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AIARE Level 1 Course
Step into the backcountry with more than just gear—step in with purpose. Our AIARE Level 1 course gives you the core avalanche education you need to move safely and confidently in the mountains, while guiding you toward that elusive flow state. Through hands-on exercises, terrain analysis, and decision-making scenarios, you’ll develop the skills to read snow, understand risk, and trust your instincts.
This isn’t just about staying safe—it’s about skiing and traveling with intention, finding rhythm in the mountains, and uncovering the hidden potential in your movement and mindset. By the end, you’ll walk away with solid AIARE foundations, real-world experience, and a taste of what it feels like to truly flow in the backcountry.
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AIARE Rescue Course
This is where we teach you the skills and the provide the challenge to refine them. The AIARE Rescue course is about more than snow and tools—it’s about cultivating calm, clear decision-making when every second counts. That calm confidence comes from repetition informed by careful feedback. You’ll practice companion rescue techniques, beacon searches, and critical problem-solving in realistic scenarios, building the muscle memory and confidence to act efficiently under stress.
Flowstate isn’t just a feeling—it’s a mindset. By the end of this course, you’ll move through backcountry challenges with intention, precision, and a quiet confidence that comes from knowing you can handle whatever the mountain throws your way. Be prepared, stay composed, and discover the power of being fully present in the moment.
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AIARE Level 2 Course
Push past your comfort zone. AIARE Level 2 is designed for those ready to refine judgment, deepen snowpack understanding, and master complex terrain navigation. Through guided exercises, real-world decision-making, and collaborative group work, you’ll expand your ability to evaluate risk, anticipate challenges, and make confident choices in dynamic environments.
This is where the Flowstate really comes alive. You’ll learn to move with awareness, read the mountain like a pro, and travel with purpose and flow. Level 2 is about stepping into your potential, trusting your instincts, and operating at a higher level of skill and awareness in the backcountry.
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Jan-Mar
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