Gareth Brown, along with his wife and new baby, live in a small rural community about 40 miles from Valdez, Alaska. Brown grew up in the snow and found his passion in playing and studying the myriad snowflakes that blanket the mountains in the winter. “I really enjoy getting into the snow to recreate, but […]
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Chasing Snow on Hatcher Pass
For more than ten years Jed Workman and Allie Barker have been chasing snow on Hatcher Pass. Now thanks to support from the City of Palmer, Mat Su Parks and Trails, the Fishhook Community Council, BP Employees Foundation and dozens of individual donors, they are now able to produce a weekly professional forecast along with […]
Read More2.14.19 Snow Report
Hey snow lovers! The Alaska Avalanche Information Center here with your weekly snow report thanks to Kendall Toyota of Anchorage and Classic Country 100.9. It’s Iron Dog race week. The free Donlin Gold Safety Expo is set for Friday from 1 to 8 pm at the Menard Sports Center in Wasilla. Come meet the racers […]
Read More2.7.19 AAIC Weekly Snow Report
AAIC Snow Report 2.7.19 Hey snow lovers! The Alaska Avalanche Information Center here with your weekly snow report thanks to AARP Alaska and Q997. It’s been a wild week with lots of new snow falling across Southcentral. Forecasters warn that avalanche hazard has been rising to considerable at upper elevations, and ‘scary’ moderate on […]
Read MoreSouthEast Riders Workshop
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 […]
Read MoreAnchorage 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 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 […]
Read More12.27.18 KMBQ Snow Report
Happy holiday season snow riders! Here’s your weekly snow report from the Alaska Avalanche Information Center thanks to Toyota and Q99.7 Storms have continued to produce new snowfall throughout South Central and Central Alaska this week. The national weather service tells us Alaska is experiencing a “very active weather pattern” and to expect several more […]
Read More12.6.18 SnowRider Report
Hey Snow Lovers, here’s your weekly snow report from the Alaska Avalanche Information Center thanks to support from AARP Alaska and Country Legends. This weeks’ storm cycle brought lots of new snow to the alpine throughout the state. Natural and human triggered avalanches have been observed in both Thompson Pass and the Eastern Alaska Range. […]
Read More1.5.19 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 Sobek to get prepared for your riding adventures. This special workshop made possible with support from […]
Read More12.8.18 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. Register today
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