Author Archives: Allen McGhan

AAIC Summer Retreat and Community Celebration

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YOU are invited to join the AAIC board, staff and volunteers for an evening to celebrate all the accomplishments made this past season. Come learn more or share your stories! Saturday, July 14th 6-9 pm, 1685 N. Pittman Road, Wasilla, Alaska at Fire Station 7-1, Meadow Lakes, Alaska. Music, food, fun! We want to thank our amazing donors, […]

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Erik Peterson Memorial Fund

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Erik Peterson died in an avalanche December 6, 2014 backcountry skiing south of Delta Junction. An assistant West High football coach and Dimond High track coach, Erik was a role model and inspiration to many young Alaskans. He brought out the best in his athletes. As much as he loved coaching, Erik loved the Alaska […]

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Mike O’Leary Memorial Avalanche Education Scholarship

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Congratulations to James Smith, Jason Severs, John Tierney, and Kevin Salys, the 2016 recipients of the Mike O’Leary scholarship. They will be attending their Level 2, Level 1s, and Level 3 in 2016! Mike O’Leary Fund Application Avalanche education is not always easy to afford and/or travel to. The Mike O’Leary Scholarship is for individuals […]

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A timely reminder

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Happy Holidays! Vacation days mean it’s time to get out and play. In light of recent snowfall followed by warm weather and melting, AAIC urges you to THINK SAFETY FIRST. Pay close attention to Mother Nature, follow the weather forecast, and check the avalanche forecast and advisories in the the specific area you’ll be exploring. We can’t […]

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Welcome to our new website.

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It’s been a long time coming, and AAIC is pleased to share a new website with the outdoor enthusiasts community. Our hope is that you find the site informative and insightful to help you stay safe in the backcountry. Avalanche advisories are followed by education, events and the latest avalanche related news and information.We’d love […]

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