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CNFAIC is hiring an avalanche forecaster

The Chugach National Forest, Glacier Ranger District is currently seeking applicants for a GS-1341-07 Meteorological Technician. This is a full time 1039 hour temporary position located in Girdwood, AK. The vacancy announcement will be open in USA Jobs from 8/15-8/21/19. Please see the CNFAIC_Outreach_Notice for more details regarding the responsibilities and work environment of the position.  If you are interested, please follow the Vacancy Announcement link below to view additional details and submit your application. Position: GS-1341-07 Meteorological Technician Duty Location:  Girdwood, AK Vacancy...

2020 Internship Program application is up – Deadline July 29th!

The CNFAIC is currently accepting applications for next season's Internship Program! Closing date is July 29th, 2019. This program has been highly successful, a staple for the center and promotes a pipeline for aspiring snow/avalanche professionals. Please see details for job requirements, how to apply and who to contact with questions HERE! Photos: Past CNFAIC interns in the field. If you are interested please take a look at the application on the link above and reach out to us!

We need your help to make avalanche forecasts work better for you!

Please join the US and Canada in this joint survey looking into how to better serve you - the users!! We want to hear from all types of backcountry recreationalists, at every level, especially those that are just beginning to use the avalanche forecast. The survey takes around 30 minutes. Keep in mind those minutes could make a huge difference in making changes to how avalanche danger is conveyed and ultimately save more lives. Survey link: HERE. Participants will also be...

Turnagain Pass 20 years later. Swing by the motorized lot on March 23rd!!

Turnagain Pass 20 years later: Meet the forecasters, bring your GEAR, bring your questions! On Saturday, March 23rd from 12-2pm swing by the Turnagain Pass motorized parking lot and meet the CNFAIC avalanche forecasters, bring and test your avalanche rescue gear, ask questions and learn about the history of Turnagain Pass and the avalanche center. We'll even have a few beacons buried so you can test your skills before heading into the hills! Twenty years ago, on March 21st, 1999,...

Upcoming events:

UPCOMING EVENTS: Check out our calendar page for upcoming events and course offerings from local education providers! Don't forget that the Know Before You Go program has recently launched their online tutorials to gear you up for your avalanche course - see those at kbyg.org/learn!!