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Sat, April 18, 2026
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="324"] This avalanche in the Girdwood Valley took out a 20-foot section of the Beaver Pond trail in 2022. 04.26.2022[/caption] 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...
Mon, March 02, 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
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.
Tue, February 03, 2026
Anchorage - Arctic Valley Forecaster Chat Saturday Feb 7th at 530 pm upstairs at Arctic Valley Lodge Top 5 tips for backcountry skiing and riding with persistent weak layers with CNFAC avalanche forecaster John Sykes. Also learn about current conditions, resources on the CNFAC website, and bring your hard questions for a Q & A. All experience levels are welcome. Anchorage - Glen Alps Rescue Clinic Sunday Feb 15th from 10am to 3pm at Glen Alps Trailhead Join Anchorage Nordic...
Thu, January 29, 2026
Chugach Avalanche Center is hosting a Free Avalanche Rescue Clinic Sunday, February 15th, 2026 Session 1 – 10am to 12pm | Session 2 – 1pm to 3pm Glen Alps Trailhead in the Chugach State Park Limited rentals and space available. Register here.