News

Pandemic Pandemonium – What does increasing numbers in the backcountry mean and what can we do about it?

Please take a minute to read Graham Predeger's article below his video addressing this winter's expected increase in backcountry use and how we might be able to make the best of it! The PDF version can be found HERE. https://youtu.be/38X4n5P2S1I   Another worthy read is an article by Outside Online that boils down a very interesting study by the Colorado Avalanche Information Center regarding who is ending up in more accidents with more and more people using the backcountry. HINT-...

Recording of Forecaster Chat #1 – Finding Your Perfect Powder Day is up!

If you missed our live Zoom CNFAIC Forecaster Chat on Dec 1st, check the recording out on the link below! Big thank you to Kyle Van Peursem for being our guest start and sharing his weather knowledge for how to find our perfect powder day. Recorded Version is HERE!!  A quick registration with name and email is required, then skip ahead to minute 4 for the true start. This is a 1.5 hour presentation. Topics: A quick 2019/20 avalanche season recap...

The Southcentral Alaska Avalanche Workshop: went VIRTUAL! Recording available for viewing.

Missed the event? Or want share what you learned with a friend? Click HERE for the link to the event recording. The 2020 Southcentral Alaska Avalanche Workshop is going virtual this fall. Mark your calendars for the afternoon of Friday, November 6th (2-5pm). Details, registration and schedule available at akavalancheworkshop.org. Hope to see you all there!

CNFAIC Staff gears up for the season – update

WELCOME to the 2020/2021 Winter Season!! The mountains are getting whiter and that means the CNFAIC is getting ready for another fantastic winter season! The Avalanche Center will begin issuing intermittent snow, weather and avalanche updates as conditions warrant through mid-November. Daily avalanche forecasts are planned to begin during Thanksgiving weekend – pending an unseasonable chilly fall, which might demand an earlier start. *Don’t forget to keep tabs on current events/information on Facebook  and  Instagram!!*

CNFAIC is hiring an avalanche forecaster!

The Chugach National Forest, Glacier Ranger District is currently seeking applicants for a GS1341-07 Meteorological Technician (CNFAIC Avalanche Specialist). This is a full-time  seasonal position with a minimum 5 month guaranteed tour between November and April. The duty station is located in Girdwood, AK. The vacancy announcement will be advertised as a DEMO announcement (all candidates) and will be posted at www.usajobs.gov. All potential applicants who respond to this outreach will be sent the link to the vacancy announcement when...