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Wed, March 05, 2014
Description: A Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center avalanche forecaster will present avalanche safety tips. This is great information for all types of backcountry outdoor enthusiasts; backcountry skiers, snowshoers, or snow machiners. Register by going to this page: http://www.rei.com/event/55783/session/86293 Date: 3/6/2014 Event Location: Anchorage REI Event Fee: Free Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM AKST Presenter: CNFAIC Avalanche Forecaster
Wed, February 05, 2014
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Tue, January 21, 2014
Saturday February 1st, 1-5 PM Cost to attend: Free Seward City Library 239 6th Ave, Seward AK Topics covered will include Snowpack, human factors, mountain weather, terrain, and Avalanche Rescue (Beacon Search). If you are interested contact Alex McLain with the USFS, Seward Ranger District for more information at (907) 288-7710 or by email at amclain@fs.fed.us. February 1 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Seward City Library, 239 6th Ave Seward Click for Map
Tue, January 14, 2014
https://www.cnfaic.org/event/cnfaic-observer-training-day/ Join CNFAIC forecasters in the field to discuss how to COLLECT, RECORD, and SUBMIT snow and avalanche observations to your avalanche center. This is an opportunity to snowmachine in the backcountry with CNFAIC staff and ask any burning questions you might have about avalanches, forecasting, Chugach National Forest, etc. Prerequisite: Ability to ride a snowmachine off trail (moderate ability level). Required gear: Avalanche beacon, shovel and probe in addition to your own snowmachine in working order. Email kevin@chugachavalanche.org...
Fri, December 27, 2013
Turnagain Pass, Johnson Pass, Snug Harbor, Carter Lake, Resurrection Trail, Summit Lake, and Snow River are open for motorized use. Placer river, 20 mile, and Lost Lake remain closed due to shallow snow cover. These areas will be evaluated as conditions improve.