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-- ARCHIVED ADVISORY --
Friday, November 6th 2009Created: Nov 6th 6:59 am
Updated: Nov 6th 7:00 am
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| General Early Season Advisory:
Still early season, 2-4 inches of snow at the highway elevation of 1000 ft. Tree line, at 1800 has 12-15 inches. The alpine has various amounts due to strong winds this week. I expect many areas of bare ground and others with feet of wind loaded snow. We did see some surface hoar formation last week. Fairly insignificant but could form a weak layer under current and new snow.
There is certainly plenty of snow to start thinking avalanche safety. It only takes a couple inches to form dangerous conditions if the cards are stacked against you. Early season is the time to be super heads up for terrain features and terrain traps. Small slab avalanches could take you for a ride into gullies, creeks, or over cliffs and rocks.
Take the time to check over your rescue gear. Beacon, probe, and shovel - check. Practice and travel with an experienced partner.
Lots of great avalanche classes coming up. Look at our calendar. Fire side chats (free) start next week.
7 days a week advisories will start when we get more significant snow. |
The information in this advisory is from the U.S. Forest Service, which is solely responsible for its content. This advisory describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur.
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This advisory provided by the Chugach National Forest, in partnership with:
The Friends of the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information
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Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival
Doors open at 6:45 - Grant Hall APU.
Benefit for AK Avalanche School
Suggested Donation $10.
www.winterwildlands.org |
Feb 13th, 2010 -- Feb 15th, 2010 |
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Level 1 Backcountry Avalanche Hazard Evaluation and Rescue Course
Great intro to safe backcountry travel!
Given by AK Avalanche School.
Location: Hatcher Pass & Turnagain Arm for
3 Full Days. Visit AlaskaAvalanche.com for details |
Feb 23rd, 2010 -- Feb 26th, 2010 |
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Valdez - AIARE Avy Level 2 in : Analyzing Snow Stability and Avalanche Hazard.
AIARE Level 2: Analyzing Snow Stability and Avalanche Hazard.
visit alaskasnow.org for more info |
Feb 26th, 2010 -- Feb 28th, 2010 |
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Level 1 Backcountry Avalanche Hazard Evaluation and Rescue Course
Great intro to safe backcountry travel!
Given by AK Avalanche School.
Location: Hatcher Pass & Turnagain Arm for
3 Full Days. Visit AlaskaAvalanche.com for details |
Mar 5th, 2010 -- Mar 7th, 2010 |
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Valdez - AIARE Level 1: Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain
AIARE Level 1: Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain
visit alaskasnow.org for more info. |
Mar 12th, 2010 -- Mar 14th, 2010 |
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Level 1 Backcountry Avalanche Hazard Evaluation and Rescue Course
Great intro to safe backcountry travel!
Given by AK Avalanche School.
Location: Turnagain Arm.
3 Full Days. Visit AlaskaAvalanche.com for details |
Mar 19th, 2010 -- Mar 22nd, 2010 |
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Level 2 Backcountry Avalanche Hazard Evaluation Course
Hone your avy knowledge!
Given by AK Avalanche School.
Location: Hatcher Pass & Turnagain Arm for
4 Full Days. Visit AlaskaAvalanche.com for details |
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