AAIC News & Announcements
1.5.19 Eureka Backcountry Riders Workshop
REGISTER NOW! NOTE: This class has been rescheduled to Jan. 5, 2019 9 am to 5 pm Eureka Lodge. Join the AAIC instruction team and spend the day with three-time Iron Dog champion Chris Olds, and AAIC certified Instructor Kyle... Read More
12.8.18 Outpost Backcountry Riders Workshop
Fairbanks snowriders, join the AAIC instructors for a full day ‘riders’ workshop in the snow preparing for your winter adventures. This is your opportunity to get (or give to a loved one) the gift of safety. Space is limited.... Read More
#GivingTuesday Thanks!
For all of those of you who chose the Alaska Avalanche Information Center as your non-profit benefactor this year during #GivingTuesday, Thank You!!! from all of us who work diligently to ensure everyone has access to important, relevant information... 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
Skier killed in Hatcher Pass Avalanche
A skier identified as Randall Bergt was killed in an avalanche in Hatcher Pass on November 22nd. View official report here News stories can be viewed at ADN – Public Radio – US World News – KTUU View more information at HPAC Photo by Kirk Johnson
Small Child killed in roof avalanche April 4, 2017
Avalanche Details Location: North Pole State: Alaska Date: 2017/04/01 Time: 1:30 PM (Estimated) Summary Description: 1 resident partially buried-critical, later died Primary Activity: Resident Primary Travel Mode: Foot Location Setting: Town/Settlement Number Caught: 1 Partially Buried, Non-Critical: 0 Partially Buried, Critical: 1 Fully Buried: 0 Injured: 0 Killed: 1 Avalanche Type: R Trigger: N – Natural Trigger (subcode): — Size – Relative to Path: — Size – Destructive Force: — Sliding Surface: — […]
