Alaska needs professional avalanche safety instructors, especially those that ride snowmobiles, to help share and spread the message of snow safety. If you are at least 18 years of age, have a valid drivers license and want to learn how you can get on the path to become an avalanche safety instructor, contact us for […]
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Approximate location of where Liam Walsh was found in June 2016, after being missing since November 2015 Alaska Dispatch News Story from June 8, 2016: Searchers find body believed to be man missing since November avalanche in Hatcher Pass Author: Jerzy Shedlock Searchers have found what is believed to be the body of a 33-year-old […]
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From NBC Television, ABC Television, the Valdez Elementary School Newsletter, radio stations across Southcentral and more, the Alaska Avalanche Information Center is in the news. Backcountry Safety Alaska Coast Magazine Deadly Season – Frontiersman Helping our Military Get Prepared Radio Broadcasts: Check out more Here
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Learn more about the programs and services provided by the Valdez Avalanche Center by visiting our Valdez, About Us
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After months of hard work and many extensions to our original deadline, our new website finally went live on May 19. We are still in the development process and plan to work on the site over the summer to ensure it is functioning properly and you can get all the information you want and need easily […]
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Corporate Reports The Alaska Avalanche Information Center is proud to provide updates on our progress and projects through these reports. Please let us know if you have any questions or would like more information AAIC 2015.2016 Season Report ALASKA DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Progress report April 2016 2015 Annual Project Report 2015 AAA TAR […]
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In Alaska, the backcountry often begins right outside your door. If you ride a snowmobile or ATV, ski, hike, bike, snowshoe, hunt or boat, you know that the backcountry is where you will experience some of your greatest adventures. But if or when something goes wrong, are you prepared? If you become trapped by weather, […]
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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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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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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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The Alaska Avalanche Information Center (AAIC,) a not-for-profit agency, was built to help you make informed decisions in the Alaskan backcountry. The cost of producing observations, advisories and providing other avalanche information/education programs is paid for by our members, donors, grants and contracts.We depend on users like you to help support the Alaska Avalanche Information […]
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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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