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Sat, December 17, 2016

CNFAIC Presentation on: The Turnagain Pass snowpack to date – at the Alaska Avalanche School – Jan 12th!!

Join CNFAIC forecasters for an evening of avalanche awareness and a discussion on how the snowpack in the Turnagain Pass region has shaped up so far. What weather events have impacted snow and avalanche conditions and what type of avalanche hazard are we facing at this time? Please join us!!! January 12th, 630pm till 8pm at the Anchorage at the Alaska Avalanche School office (1025 Orca St. Unit 1N) !! Additional details HERE.

Thu, December 01, 2016

Fireside Chat: Dec 15th in Girdwood – FREE!!

Join CNFAIC forecasters for an evening of avalanche awareness with a focus on recognizing obvious clues and companion rescue. Is your avalanche rescue gear up to snuff? Are your beacon batteries fresh and is your beacon functioning properly? What about airbags? Please join us in Girdwood at the Powder Hound Ski Shop Dec 15th from 6:30-8pm, 210 Arlberg Ave. Additional details HERE

Mon, November 21, 2016

Snowmachine Specific Avalanche Awareness – 6:30-8pm, AMDS, Nov 30th !!

More details HERE !!

Mon, November 07, 2016

Bear Tooth Fundraiser with Elyse Saugstad

Hailing from Girdwood, Elyse Saugstad is a third-generation Alaskan. Elyse is a professional skier who grew up in the mountains and on the wild rivers of our state. Her passion for the outdoors and love of speed led her to become one of the best women downhill racers in the country at the age of 16, with a long list of film credits and awards to her name. Between 2007 and 2009, she won many International Freeride competitions and was...

Mon, July 25, 2016

MARK YOUR CALENDARS – Nov. 4th, 2016 – Southcentral Alaska Avalanche Workshop!!

Mark your calendars for Friday November 4th, 2016! This will be the 4th annual 'SAAW' (Southcentral Alaska Avalanche Workshop) and we have a great line-up scheduled. Space is always limited so get your tickets today!! NEW for this year - 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.  Schedule, Registration and more details on the event website at akavalancheworkshop.org.