Jake Wegner, of North Pole, Alaska learned about the high risk of potential hazards in the Alaskan Mountains first hand. He was just 22 years old when a tragic event changed his life forever. Wegner, his father Ray, and friend, Rick Staley, headed out from North Pole Alaska in the spring of 2004 to enjoy […]
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The skies were gray and overcast when Lawrence Agosti and friends arrived at the Primrose parking lot on the Kenai Peninsula one early February morning to ride their snowmachines. Lawrence grew up riding these mountains and knows them intimately. “I feel like I know every inch of this area from all different directions.” He also […]
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The Alaska Avalanche Information Center here with a special report thanks to the Alaska Department of Public Safety and Country Legends 100.9. The recent snow storm that dumped more than two feet of snow in Hatcher Pass proves winter is not over yet. This storm increased avalanche danger to considerable with more mixed rain and […]
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Many may have been fooled by our false spring. Please folks, avalanche season is not over yet! This latest storm dropped a lot of heavy, wet snow and natural avalanches are happening every where. Stay alert and always watch for what is above you! Have a safe spring.
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Simon Fraser University – Avalanche Canada is conducting a survey to determine how to improve avalanche bulletins. Alaska has remained one of the top states in the nation for avalanche injuries and fatalities. We want to be effective in sharing information and helping backcountry travelers assess avalanche conditions and terrain. We need your help to make […]
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Hey snow lovers! The Alaska Avalanche Information Center here with your weekly winter fun report thanks to Kendall Toyota and Q99.7. Early spring has the mountains shedding. This weekend it looks like our long stretch of sun is about to give way to a mix of rain and snow. Forecasters are predicting cooler night […]
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Hey snow lovers! The Alaska Avalanche Information Center here with your weekly trails report thanks to Kendall Toyota of Anchorage and Classic Country 100.9. Sunshine and warm temperatures have returned and are expected to continue through the weekend. Forecasters and observations from across the state caution riders to beware of a highly moisture saturated snowpack […]
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AAIC Snow Report 3.21.19 Hey snow lovers! The Alaska Avalanche Information Center here with your weekly Snowrider’s report thanks to Kendall Toyota and Classic Country 100.9. Spring conditions have arrived with mixed rain and snow in the forecast. Many reports of large natural avalanches have been observed in almost every region of the state. New […]
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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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Hey snow lovers! The Alaska Avalanche Information Center here with your weekly Snow Riders report thanks to Kendall Toyota of Anchorage and Classic Country Legends 100.9. Watch for warmer temperatures with periods of snow and rain this weekend across south central Alaska. Wind slab avalanches have been observed this week in Hatcher Pass. Forecasters […]
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Hey snow lovers! The Alaska Avalanche Information Center here with your weekly winter fun report thanks to ABC Motorhomes and Country Legends. Warm temperatures and sunny days are helping to consolidate the snowpack across south central. This weekend look for mild temperatures and more new snow. Forecasters have noted increased strength in the snowpack, […]
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