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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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 that can saves lives! We could not do what we do without your support. As the […]
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Join the AAIC crew from the Eastern Alaska Range for an awesome night of film education and more. Support your local avalanche center and get prepared for your winter adventures!
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2019 NSP Level I Avalanche Course Announcement The National Ski Patrol is offering this special Avalanche Level 1 in two parts. Jan. 12-13 Classroom Portion Jan. 26-27 Field Portion Hello Backcountry Travel Practitioners: The Anchorage Nordic Ski Patrol will be hosting an Avalanche Level 1 course this winter season. What: Avalanche Level 1 Course (includes an […]
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The Eastern Alaska Range is pleased to announce the 2018 scholarship award opportunity. If you would like to advance your knowledge and skill through avalanche education but don’t have the resources to make that happen on your own, this may be the opportunity you are looking for. Applications are currently being accepted. Please apply HERE
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As part of Avalanche Awareness Education month, the AAIC will host the 10th annual Snow Safety Summit on Thursday, November 8th from 9am to 4pm at the BP Energy Center. Learn more here or Please contact [email protected] or call 907-255-2242. You can also REGISTER HERE On Saturday, November 10th […]
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As snow begins to pile up on the mountain slopes across Alaska, so does our excitement to break out the snowmachines, skis, boards and sleds and prepare for the season. To ensure you have fun, safe winter adventures, remember Alaska ranks number one in the nation per capita for avalanche fatalities so […]
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Join the crew from the AAIC, Eastern Alaska Regional Avalanche Center, October 30, 6-9 pm. to get prepared for your winter riding adventures. This three hour course will help you better understand: Avalanche Types, Human Factors Terrain selection Avalanche rescue gear Emergency response skills Do yourself and your family and friends a favor, take the […]
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Have you been traveling backcountry for a few years? Are you ready to learn more about snow and avalanches? This four day training expands your understanding of snow and backcountry leadership. Look at terrain from a snow stability perspective. Discuss how the snowpack develops and metamorphoses over time; and discuss the factors that contribute to […]
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The AAIC proposes to install avalanche and backcountry safety information signs at 12 critical snow machine access points around the state of Alaska. The purpose of these signs is to provide riders with a physical warning denoting that they are entering a potentially dangerous area. The signs are populated with key safety information regarding where […]
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SAVE THE DATES! November – Alaska Avalanche Awareness Education Month Snow Summit – Thursday, November 8th – 10 am to 4 pm at the BP Energy Center, 1014 Energy Court, Anchorage SnowFest – Saturday, November 10th – 11 am to 3 pm at the Anchorage Loussac Public Library, 3600 Denali Street, Anchorage The Snow Summit is […]
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Join the Alaska Avalanche Information Center, along with more than 50 other exhibitors, for the 10th annual Emergency Preparedness Expo. Saturday, September 29th from 11 am to 3 pm at the Menard Sports Center in Wasilla. We’ll be on hand with live demonstrations and interactive training sessions to help you be prepared for your mountain […]
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