The AAIC team of instructors will present a Snowmobile Riders avalanche and backcountry travel workshop on Friday, March 8th from 6-8 pm at 33 Mile Roadhouse near Haines, Alaska. This portion of the course is free and open to all riders and backcountry travelers thanks to support from the Alaska Department of Public Safety. Saturday […]
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Anchorage Riders workshop
Join the AAIC team for a snowmobile riders workshop taught by avalanche and backcountry pros. Full-day riders workshop February 9th from 9 am to 5 pm at Eureka Lodge, Mile 128 Glenn Highway. Course covers Planning, Terrain Assessment, Glacier Riding, Mountain Weather, Companion Rescue and more. In an effort to increase safety in our communities, […]
Read More1.24.19 Snow Report
Hey snow lovers! The Alaska Avalanche Information Center here with your weekly snow report thanks to Kendall Toyota and Q997. Temperatures are expected to remain below zero through most of the interior this week. Coastal areas are expected to be more moderate and may see several inches of new snow as small systems pass through […]
Read More1.17.19 Snow Report
Hey snow lovers! The Alaska Avalanche Information Center here with your weekly snow report thanks to Kendall Toyota and Q997. Temperatures have warmed this week and are expected to remain moderate as a quick moving system passes through the state with the potential to bring more snow by this weekend. Winter trails on the Parks […]
Read More1.10.19 Snow Report
Hey snow lovers, the Alaska Avalanche Information Center here with your weekly snow Riders report thanks to Backcountry Access and Country Legends. A surge of arctic air came down this week bringing has brought sub zero temperatures to most of the state this week. Expect cold temperatures to continue through the weekend with warmer temperatures […]
Read MoreValdez Riders Workshop
REGISTER NOW! Join the Alaska Avalanche Information Center to fine tune your riding skills. This special riders workshop will include a two-hour indoor presentation and lecture followed by two full days in the field. Topics Coverend inlcude: Terrain Management Avalanche transceiver skills On the Go snow tests Mountain weather Glacier Travel Taught by AAIC certified […]
Read More1.3.19 Snow Report
Happy New Year snow lovers! The Alaska Avalanche Information Center brings you this week’s snow report thanks to Black Diamond and Country Legends. A relatively warm system moved through southern Alaska this week delivering snow in the mountains and rain at lower elevations. Forecasts predict clearing skies and temperatures dropping throughout Southcentral this weekend. Temperature […]
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