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Wed, April 29, 2026

Fourteen years of Safety: Thanks BRP/ Ski-Doo for Supporting the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center

In the vast landscape of the Chugach National Forest, providing accurate, timely avalanche forecasting requires more than just expertise—it demands reliable equipment. For the past 14 seasons, the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center (CNFAC) has relied on the generous support of BRP and local Ski-Doo dealer Alaska Mining and Diving Supply (AMDS) and their innovative loaner program. As we look back on more than a decade of partnership, it is essential to recognize how this commitment to safety has enabled...

Sat, April 18, 2026

Spring Hiking Comes with Hidden Avalanche Danger

As spring arrives in Southcentral Alaska, longer days and melting snow are drawing people back onto hiking trails in anticipation of summer. While trailheads may look clear and inviting, the surrounding mountains are still holding winter snow—and with it, ongoing avalanche danger that many hikers don’t expect this time of year. One of the biggest hazards during spring is not just traveling on steep slopes, but traveling below them. Many popular summer trails pass directly beneath avalanche paths. As temperatures...

Mon, March 02, 2026

Turnagain Pass Avalanche Awareness Day 2026!

We're excited to announce the annual Turnagain Pass Avalanche Awareness Day on Saturday, March 14! We will be up in the Turnagain Pass motorized lot from noon until 4 pm, along with AMDS, Anchorage Yamaha and Polaris, Anchorage Nordic Ski Patrol, Alaska Search and Rescue Dogs, and the Alaska Avalanche School. Stop by to demo a snowmachine, run through some avalanche rescue drills, or just grab a free burger or hot dog and chat with CNFAC forecasters about current avalanche conditions....

Sat, February 21, 2026

Free Forecaster Chat at The Breeze Inn Hotel in Seward March 5!

Grab some food and drink at 6pm on March 5 and join CNFAC forecaster Mik Dalpes to discuss the ‘state of the snowpack’, learn about resources on the CNFAC website, discuss tips for managing persistent slab problems, and bring your hard question for a Q & A. The Mt. Alice room is located just off the lobby of The Breeze Inn Hotel located at 303 North Harbor Dr. right off 3rd Ave in Seward.

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