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Fri, January 26, 2024
Many of you participated in the survey we posted at the end of last season trying to gain a little insight on what people are finding useful in the advisory. While we were targeting info specifically on the 'Problem Rose' icon we implemented last season, we were also able to gain some insight on what people are finding useful in the forecast. Thank you to everyone who was able to participate in the survey- we use this info to make...
Tue, January 23, 2024
This Valentine's Day, let's celebrate our love of snow! Join us for the 8th Annual Snowball, our joint fundraiser with the Alaska Avalanche School. We'll have finger food, a rocking band, a silent auction with awesome items from local vendors, and, of course, plenty of great company. Tickets: https://alaskaavalanche.org/events/snowball-2024/ Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:00–11:00 PM Admission: $35
Tue, December 05, 2023
Become a Member in December! The Friends of the Chugach Avalanche Center is a non-profit, which means we need your help to keep our avalanche center running. This is our most crucial time of year for fundraising, so if you haven't yet, please consider becoming a member. Did you know that nearly half of our Forest Service avalanche specialists' positions are funded by community donations to the Friends, as well as 100% of the new Chugach State Park Avy Specialist's...
Tue, October 17, 2023
Join us for our annual joint fundraiser with the Alaska Avalanche School on November 14! This year, we're showing Matchstick Productions' The Land of Giants, featuring the best skiers in the world as they ride unbelievable conditions to the very edge and beyond. It's a celebration of the natural world, and a reminder of the power of the human spirit. It's a film that will leave you awestruck, inspired, and humbled. Plus, you could win awesome raffle prizes donated by film tour sponsors...
Tue, October 17, 2023
Tickets are going fast for the 5th annual Snow Stories fundraiser at the Bear Tooth Theater on October 26! This year we'll have stories from mountain guide and local author Joe Stock, forecaster John Sykes, and ski-every-month-er Heather Johnson, plus forecast center director Wendy Wagner will say a few words on stage. Anticipate a wild evening of lessons learned, adventure, and camaraderie—expect to laugh, cry and learn something new. All proceeds made from ticket sales go to the Friends of the Chugach Avalanche...