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October 2019
Matchstick Productions: Return to Send’er
Organized by West Anchorage High School Student Activities and Presented by Rossignol and Team Gimp Squad, this awesome evening will be a benefit for Avalanche safety by splitting the proceeds with the Alaska Avalanche School and the Friends of the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Info Center. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime (6:30 and 8:45pm) Tickets also available at the door. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the show. Get yours today!! Matchstick Productions is
Find out more »November 2019
Shredders Winter Kickoff Party!
Grab your winter friends and let's kick off the 2019/2020 riding season with WHITE GOLD - the new film that just dropped from Philip Yribar of 208 Productions. WHITE GOLD - the Alaska Premiere! 7pm Thursday Nov 7th (yep, Thirsty Thursday!) $20 tickets. ALL proceeds support Friends of the Chugach Avalanche Center and snow safety education. Tickets are currently available at these local shops: Alaska Mining and Diving - AMDS, A2D Motorsports, and Anchorage Yamaha Polaris / Suzuki Marine &
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Southcentral Alaska Avalanche Workshop
The Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center, Alaska Pacific University and the American Avalanche Association will be hosting a gathering of snow professionals for a day of learning, presentation, discussion, and networking. The 2019 Southcentral Alaska Avalanche Workshop (SAAW) will be held Friday, November 8th at the University of Alaska Anchorage from 9am to 4:30pm, doors will open at 8:30. $20 for the morning Professional session (includes coffee, snacks and lunch). REMEMBER: Afternoon session (1-4:30pm) is FREE and geared to backcountry users as well as professionals!! Location: University of Alaska
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Snow Stories 2.0
Get stoked and savvy for snow! Alaskans ROMAN DIAL, LEIGHAN FALLEY, PAUL THACKER, KELLIE OKONEK, and CARL TOBIN, with emcee BROOKE EDWARDS, are serving up stories of their lessons learned that you should Know Before You Go explore and enjoy the backcountry this winter. The Chugach National Forest Avalanche Info Center (CNFAIC) helps save lives in Alaska every winter thanks to the generous support of partners, sponsors, and Friends like YOU! Supporting the CNFAIC makes a difference by funding critical
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Save a life – Snowmachine specific avalanche awareness
Join CNFAIC forecasters on Thursday, Nov 21st at Alaska Mining and Diving Supply in Anchorage!
Find out more »December 2019
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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