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January 2022
Forecaster Chat with Pascal Haegeli – Recording Posted!
The recording for our 1st Forecaster Chat of 2022 is up! Check it out below. Chugach NF Avalanche Center forecaster John Sykes will be interviewing renowned avalanche scientist Pascal Haegeli on how public avalanche forecasting products are seen and used by backcountry recreationalists. This event is catered to all user levels, from novice to professional, and all modes of backcountry travel. Please join us and chime in with your thoughts during the Q & A session following the interview! Recording:
Find out more »February 2022
Forecaster Chat #2: A look behind the scenes of the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center with USAF Major Kevin Kelly
Join us for an interview with USAF Major Kevin Kelly of the 176th Wing Alaska Rescue Coordination Center. We’ll take an inside look at RCC’s role in backcountry SAR missions, and discuss how we can be better prepared to manage a backcountry accident. Topics: Overview of the RCC. Mission, Assets, Area of operation. Moving parts of a 'typical' rescue mission RCC's role along with other rescue organizations Plenty of time for Q&A ***The virtual event is FREE, but you must
Find out more »March 2022
Turnagain Pass Avalanche Awareness Day – Sat, March 19th!
Also known as the Turnagain Takeover, the third Saturday in March is becoming a tradition for getting together, messing around with our avalanche rescue gear, being available to answer questions and generally have a good time connecting with our community. Local businesses, such as AMDS, Anchorage Yamaha and Polaris, and Ski AK have been known to be there with demo snowmachines/avy gear/hotdogs and more!
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