AAIC News & Announcements
PEA POD POKER AT ARCTIC MAN 2018
REGISTER AND PLAY FOR FREE The Alaska Avalanche Information Center will be back at Arctic Man bringing forecast information and educational training opportunities. Thanks to support from AARP Alaska and the Alaska Department of Public Safety, the AAIC instructors... Read More
Ketchikan man suspected dead in avalanche February 25, 2018
Search for Ketchikan man buried in avalanche is delayed due to weather and dangerous avalanche conditions. Learn more ADN article KTUU KTVA... Read More
Adventuring with Mountain Hub
A few years ago Brint Markle, a graduate student attending MIT and a lifelong outdoor adventurer, had a vision to launch a project that would make access to mountain travel information readily accessible for everyone. “I’m an... Read More
Dr. Liam Walsh – Are you beeping?
Dr. Liam Talley Walsh was known for his gregarious, happy personality and kind, compassion for others. “That was the very reason he became a doctor,” said his mother, Janet Talley. “He was truly committed to helping others and was... Read More
Backcountry Travel Workshops
This winter, whether you ride a sled, skis, board or just use snowshoes to get around, make sure you are prepared by attending one of AAIC’s Backcountry Travel workshops. Many of these programs are free thanks to support from... Read More
November is Avalanche Education Month
As snow begins to pile up on the mountain slopes across Alaska, so does our excitement to break out the snowmachines, skis, boards and sleds and prepare for the season. To ensure you have fun, safe winter adventures, remember... Read More
Alaska Snow Safety Summit
Thursday, November 2, 2017 – 3 to 8 pm Alaska Pacific University – Carr Gottstein Room #102 This year’s summit will focus on Snow Safety Communications Keynote Welcome: Senator Lisa Murkowski, Governor Bill Walker (invited) Keynote Address: Jeremy Zidek,... Read More
Alaska Winter Weather Forecasting
Alaska Winter Weather Forecasting Courses w/ Jim Woodmencey Winter Weather Forecasting Course with Alaska Avalanche School, Anchorage Information Sheet Course Description OBJECTIVES This 2-day course will focus on weather forecasting in Alaska. It will benefit anyone with an interest... Read More
Southcentral Alaska Avalanche Workshop
Registration is now open for SAAW 2017! Details, schedule and registration is on the website: akavalancheworkshop.org. When: Friday, November 3rd, 9am–4:30pm Where: Anchorage, Alaska Pacific University’s Atwood Bldg, 2nd Floor Cost: $20... Read More
Forecaster Job Posting
POSITION: AVALANCHE FORECASTER – VALDEZ, ALASKA DATE POSTED: 2017-09-10 CLOSING: 2017-10-1 CONTACT: scarter@alaskasnow.org Organization: Alaska Avalanche Information Center/Valdez Avalanche Center Position: Avalanche Forecaster, Valdez, Alaska Forecast Area Job Type: Temporary Seasonal Nov.1-April 30 Compensation: $20-25/hour DOE See complete job... Read More
Another Successful Expo
Thank you to the 56 volunteers, six collaborative agencies, 76 partner agencies and more than 1,000 residents and visitors who showed up at this year’s Emergency Preparedness Safety Expo. The AAIC was there in full force with two stage... Read More
