News
Mon, December 03, 2018
Upcoming Events hosted by CNFAIC!!
Stories from Sunburst at Powder Hound Ski Shop, Girdwood – FREE December 18 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Join Heather Thamm, for an evening discussion on avalanche safety and awareness. More details on these and other events on our Calendar page!Mon, November 19, 2018
Apply NOW! Avalanche Education Scholarships offered through F-CNFAIC
The Friends of the CNFAIC have two scholarships dedicated to avalanche education. The funds generated to make these possible are in celebration of Rob Hamel and Amy Downing, their love and passion for the mountains, and to help others stay safe. We encourage you to read each one and apply if you fit the need, or pass along to someone who could benefit. Applications due on Dec 1st. Rob Hamel Scholarship Fund - For recreational users and professional avalanche workers....Sat, July 21, 2018
Southcentral Alaska Avalanche Workshop – Nov 9, 2018
Mark your calendars for Friday November 9th when the 6th annual 'SAAW' (Southcentral Alaska Avalanche Workshop) kicks off the 2019 winter season!! We have an amazing line-up scheduled for this one day workshop including, special guest speaker Scott Savage from the Sawtooth Avalanche Center! REMEMBER - the afternoon session is FREE!! This session runs from 1pm-4:30pm and will focus on topics relevant to not only avalanche professionals but recreational backcountry users. Full schedule, Registration and more details will be posted on...Thu, May 03, 2018
Blackstone Glacier Avalanche Accident
It is with heavy hearts that we post this preliminary accident report for a snowmachine rider who lost their life in an avalanche on May 2nd, 2018. The avalanche occurred in the upper Blackstone Glacier. Our thoughts go out to the family, friends and riding partners at this difficult time. If you are headed out to the backcountry this spring, please see our 'Springtime Avalanche Tips' on the advisory page.Wed, April 25, 2018