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November 2019
Save a life – Snowmachine specific avalanche awareness
Join CNFAIC forecasters on Thursday, Nov 21st at Alaska Mining and Diving Supply in Anchorage!
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Avalanche Awareness Chat – SkiAK
Join CNFAIC forecaster Wendy Wagner at Ski AK on Tuesday, December 3rd for an informal discussion on forecasting snow and avalanches (and yes rain too...) for the Turnagain Pass region.
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Avalanche Awareness Chat – Blue & Gold Boardshop
Join CNFAIC Forecaster Aleph Johnston-Bloom at Blue & Gold Boardshop Monday, Dec 16th, for an evening avalanche discussion on patterns in Alaskan avalanche accidents with practical takeaways to use this season. There will also be an avalanche gear demo outside in the snow (weather permitting).
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Avalanche Awareness Chat – Black Diamond
Join us at Black Diamond for an evening with Chugach Avalanche Info Center forecasters who will be discussing avalanche safety in Turnagain Pass. This FREE event is a great way to catch up on the year's snow conditions, ask questions, and learn how to play more safely in avalanche terrain this winter. Enjoy snacks, hot cocoa, & get entered in the door prize drawing! 5% of the store's revenue for the day will be donated to Friends of the Chugach
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Free Avalanche Rescue Workshop at Hatcher Pass
Saturday January 11th at 11 am come join Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center, Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center, Alaska Avalanche School and the Anchorage Nordic Ski Patrol for a FREE Avalanche Rescue Workshop. Food and beverages provided by Hatcher Pass Snow Riders Club and coffee from The Bluebird Coffee Co.
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Alaskan Accidents and Avalanche Awareness at the Sitzmark
Join CNFAIC forecasters for an evening of avalanche awareness with a focus on analyzing Alaskan avalanche accidents from the past 10 years with practical takeaways for this season. Good info for all skill levels and great door prizes! Hope to see you all there! Presented by Aleph Johnston-Bloom, forecaster for Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center. Hosted by Alyeska Resort, The Sitzmark Bar & Grill and Powder Hound Ski Shop.
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Soldotna Avy Chat by CNFAIC
Join CNFAIC's Aleph Johnston-Bloom for an evening avalanche awareness chat on Tuesday, Feb 4th, 6-7:30 pm at Odie's in Soldotna!!
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Avalanche Gear in Review by CNFAIC
Swing by Black Diamond in Anchorage for a discussion on avalanche rescue gear. Thursday, Feb 6th from 6-7:30pm. CNFAIC forecasts Ryan Van Luit and Wendy Wagner will be there to discuss advances, common mishaps and answer any questions you may have about your own rescue gear. Bring your gear!
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SNOWBALL 80’s Neon Party with I Like Robots
For the Love of Snow, Let's Dance! Valentine's Day - February 14, 2020. 7-11 pm at 49th State Brewing Co. in Anchorage. I Like Robots will be rockin' our favorite 80's tunes! Awesome silent auction and costume contest, so break out your best 80's fashion and snow gear! $35 tickets on sale at www.AlaskaAvalanche.org/events/snowball Bring your sweethearts, bring your buddies, or find new ones on the dance floor... Proceeds support Friends of the Chugach Avalanche Center and Alaska
Find out more »March 2020
Cancelled – CNFAIC’s Avalanche Awareness day has been cancelled
Cancelled - CNFAIC's Avalanche Awareness day has been cancelled
To our backcountry friends, supporters and partners,
We have the cancelled the March 21st Turnagain Takeover Avalanche Awareness day at Turnagain Pass. As an organization that promotes public safety, our first priority is keeping the backcountry community safe and informed. Given the nationwide spread of coronavirus, we are following the recommended guidelines to limit social gatherings. This decision was informed by the CDC, US Forest Service, Alaska State Health and Social Services and our Friends Board of Directors and partners.
Thank you for your understanding,
CNFAIC Staff