 Before ever venturing into the backcountry you should educate yourself. You can learn to be avalanche aware in a number of different ways. Start by reading books and web research. Enroll in a quality avalanche workshop, with field-oriented training. Take note of any avalanche activity. Travel with an avalanche savvy partner and ask questions. Look, listen and feel the snow pack. Use our avalanche advisories along with other snow and weather reports to plan your recreational outing. This data is only a small part of the needed information. Check newspapers, news reports, other websites, talk to friends, and watch for environmental indicators. When you leave for a trip into the backcountry, have a plan. Good communication among group members is essential. Leave a trip plan with a responsible friend who is not traveling with you. Carry the needed backcountry equipment. Probe pole, avalanche beacon, and a shovel are mandatory tools, practice, practice, practice using these tools. Talk about the best route selection among your group. The best avalanche rescue plan is to not get caught in one, but if one does occur have a strategy already thought out. If an avalanche accident does occur don't try to go for help, YOU ARE THE HELP. Most rescue teams take hours to get to the scene. A victim only has a 50% chance of survival if buried 30 minutes. The first 15 minutes are crucial in recovering an avalanche victim. Educate yourself to be avalanche aware and you will live to enjoy the mountains for many years. Check out our: Interactive Avalanche Safety Tutorial CNFAIC Observers ProgramEvery other year the Friends of CNFAIC sponsors a snow observers training program and provides each observer with a set of field equipment. The program is taught by the Alaska Avalanche School in acoordance with the American Avalanche Association's Snow Weather and Avalanches: Observational Guidelines For Avalanche Programs in the United States. Trained observers provide valuable field observations to our foecasters, increasing the information that goes into each avalanche advisory. Email us if you are interested in becoming an observer. The last class was held in Jan 2009.
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| Fri - Mar 05 -- Sun - Mar 07 |
Valdez - AIARE Level 1: Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain AIARE Level 1: Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain
visit www.alaskasnow.org for more info. |
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| Fri - Mar 12 -- Sun - Mar 14 |
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 |
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| Wed - Mar 17 6:30 PM |
Decison Making in the Backcountry The CNFAIC will talk at the Mountaineering Club of AK meeting on March 17th at the BP Energy Center. The meeting is open to the public and starts at 630 pm. Carl Skustad will present a talk on Decision Making in the Backcountry using Web based technology. Learn how avalanche forecasts are made and how you can make your own. |
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| Fri - Mar 19 -- Mon - Mar 22 |
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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| Tue - Mar 23 -- Sun - Mar 28 |
7th Annual Jeff Nissman TelePalooza Festival It's all happening at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood.
Visit: telepalooza.com |
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| Fri - Apr 02 -- Sun - Apr 04 |
Women’s Backcountry Travel Weekend - Valdez Become an Avy Savvy gal! Women’s Backcountry Travel Weekend at Thompson Pass. Build competence and confidence to make good decisions in avalanche terrain. This introductory class focuses on planning and preparation, terrain selection and human factors. Avalanche rescue skills will be covered as well. All women – all fun. The instructor is Sarah Carter.
visit www.alaskasnow.org for more info |
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| Fri - Apr 09 -- Sat - Apr 10 |
Alaska Avalanche School - Wet Snow Evaluation Workshop Wet Snow Evaluation Workshop
Location: APU & Turnagain Arm for 1.5 Days
$135 visit alaskaavalanche.com for more info |
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It's fast, easy and secure!
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