Mountain Skills Webinar Series
Level‑up your mountain adventures with our free, live Mountain Skills Webinars—bite‑sized, expert‑led sessions that teach the planning, safety, and stewardship skills every Colorado hiker and climber should know. Each month, founder Alex Derr breaks down a new topic—from choosing your first 14er to mastering backcountry navigation—followed by an open Q&A and downloadable resources. Browse the schedule below, save your seat, and start building the knowledge and confidence you need for safer, more responsible summits.
Upcoming Webinars
Wed, Sept 16 | 
7:00 PM MT | 
Mountain Skills Webinar
Fall is the best-kept secret of Colorado’s 14er season: smaller crowds, golden aspens, and crisp, stable mornings. It is also when the margin for error shrinks. Early snow, ice on shaded slopes, short daylight, and fast-moving storms catch hundreds of hikers off guard every year.
In this free Mountain Skills Webinar, I will show you how to make the most of shoulder season safely. Whether you are chasing one last summit or your first, you will leave with a clear framework for planning fall climbs with confidence.
On-Demand Webinars
All our recordings are free to watch on-demand to build your mountain skills for safe and successful outdoor adventures. These videos are free to use and share for any non-commercial purposes (if you do not charge others, use them however you would like!).
Backcountry Planning & Mapping with CalTopo
📅 Recorded: Oct 29, 2025
🗣 Speaker: Meghan Twohig, CalTopo
Smart Decisions & Turnaround Points in the Mountains
📅 Recorded: Sep 26, 2025
🗣 Speaker: Alex Derr
Coming Soon: Cold Weather Layers for Winter Adventures
📅 Planned: Nov 25, 2025
🗣 Speaker: Alex Derr
Recognizing & Avoiding Loose Rock & Rockfall Harzards
📅 Recorded: Sep 3, 2025
🗣 Speaker: Alex Derr
How to Poop in the Mountains Without Leaving a Trace
📅 Recorded: July 30, 2025
🗣 Speaker: Alex Derr
How to Safely Climb Your First Colorado Fourteener
📅 Recorded: June 10, 2025
🗣 Speaker: Alex Derr
Altitude Sickness 101: Science, Prevention, & Treatment
📅 Recorded: May 14, 2025
🗣 Speaker: Alex Derr
Building Snow Shelters for Winter Wilderness Survival
📅 Recorded: Jan 30, 2025
🗣 Speaker: Alex Derr
Understanding Winter Weather in the Mountains
📅 Recorded: Dec 5, 2024
🗣 Speaker: Chris Tomer
Intro to Backcountry Navigation: Map, Compass & GPS Skills
📅 Recorded: Oct 23, 2024
🗣 Speaker: Alex Derr
How to Plan Safe & Successful Outdoor Adventures
📅 Recorded: Aug 14, 2024
🗣 Speaker: Alex Derr
Wilderness First Aid 101: Essentials for Beginners
📅 Recorded: June 26, 2024
🗣 Speaker: Alex Derr
How to Plan a Dispersed Camping Trip in Colorado
📅 Recorded: Oct 23, 2023
🗣 Speaker: Alex Derr
Avalanche Safety 101 with CO Avalanche Information Center
📅 Recorded: Feb 14, 2023
🗣 Speaker: Ben Pritchett
Colorado 14er Winter Safety with Alpine Rescue Team
📅 Recorded: Jan 12, 2023
🗣 Speaker: Bruce Beckmann
Climbing Colorado 14ers During Shoulder Season
📅 Recorded: Sep 18, 2024
🗣 Speaker: Alex Derr
Transitioning and Climbing Your First Class 3 Fourteener
📅 Recorded: July 10, 2023
🗣 Speaker: Alex Derr
Wilderness Survival Skills for Winter in the Mountains
📅 Recorded: Feb 28, 2024
🗣 Speaker: Alex Derr
