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2016/17 CNFAIC Internship Program is taking applications

Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center – 2016/17 Internship Program Position: Avalanche Center/ Winter Recreation- Intern Location: Glacier Ranger District,145 Forest Station Road, Girdwood, AK Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center, www.cnfaic.org Timeframe: Minimum 2 month commitment (between December 2016 and March 2017) This internship opportunity is open to students and aspiring snow/avalanche professionals seeking experience from a Forest Service Avalanche Center. The application Period for CNFAIC's Internship Program is open until JULY 22nd. Please see this link for more details if...

F-CNFAIC Survey – we NEED to hear from YOU!!

The Friends of the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center wants your feedback! This survey will give us an opportunity to hear how we're doing and how we can better serve you. All responses will be kept confidential. Thank you for your participation and for being a part of our community! Fill out the survey HERE. It takes 10-15 minutes. Thank you in advance! Also see the CNFAIC 2016 Annual Report. The high-res version is HERE.   Photo: Jared Gross...

Hatcher Pass Observations

The Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center and Friends of the Chugach Avalanche Center are pleased to announce the launch of an observations program partnership with Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center. By clicking the “Observations” link on both hatcherpassavalanche.org and cnfaic.org, users can now browse and submit Hatcher Pass observations. Data is mirrored on both sites giving Southcentral Alaska backcountry enthusiasts the ability to quickly browse recent snowpack and avalanche observations throughout the region. The Chugach Avalanche Center observations program has...

F-CNFAIC Raffle Tickets on-sale now

A limited number of F-CNFAIC raffle tickets are on sale now! Awesome prizes from Alaska Airlines, Alyeska Resort, Chugach Powder Guides, Talkeetna Air Taxi and Ortovox. Drawing to be held Feb 26th at TapRoot. Only 200 tickets sold, need not be present to win. Contact the F-CNFAIC through Facebook if you're interested!

Avalanche Rescue Workshop at Turnagain Pass – FREE!!

Join CNFAIC forecasters on Sunday, December 20th for a 1.5 hour informal avalanche rescue workshop before hitting the hills!! WHEN:  Sunday, December 20th 11:00am-12:30pm WHERE:  Turnagain Pass (Motorized parking lot) – Look for the blue CNFAIC Avalanche trailer. Practice with your avalanche beacon, learn strategic shoveling techniques and meet local forecasters! Don’t forget to bring your rescue gear: avalanche beacon, shovel, probe. We will have extras to borrow as well. This workshop is open to everyone and anyone, novices and experts, that recreate in avalanche...