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Arctic Man Classic coming up in April

Check out their website for more information.  This event combines skiing and snowmachining into a unique and unforgettable experience. The CNFAIC will be there, offering avalanche workshops. www.arcticman.com

Avalanche Awareness – REI Anchorage

Description: A Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center avalanche forecaster will present avalanche safety tips. This is great information for all types of backcountry outdoor enthusiasts; backcountry skiers, snowshoers, or snow machiners. Register by going to this page: http://www.rei.com/event/55783/session/86293 Date: 3/6/2014 Event Location: Anchorage REI Event Fee: Free Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM AKST Presenter: CNFAIC Avalanche Forecaster

Open enrollment avalanche classes available

Check the calendar page for more information.

Avalanche Awareness Class – Seward

Saturday February 1st, 1-5 PM Cost to attend: Free Seward City Library 239 6th Ave, Seward AK Topics covered will include Snowpack, human factors, mountain weather, terrain, and Avalanche Rescue (Beacon Search). If you are interested contact Alex McLain with the USFS, Seward Ranger District for more information at (907) 288-7710 or by email at amclain@fs.fed.us. February 1 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Seward City Library, 239 6th Ave Seward Click for Map

Observer Training – Snowmachine, Free class with CNFAIC forecasters

https://www.cnfaic.org/event/cnfaic-observer-training-day/   Join CNFAIC forecasters in the field to discuss how to COLLECT, RECORD, and SUBMIT snow and avalanche observations to your avalanche center.  This is an opportunity to snowmachine in the backcountry with CNFAIC staff and ask any burning questions you might have about avalanches, forecasting, Chugach National Forest, etc. Prerequisite: Ability to ride a snowmachine off trail (moderate ability level). Required gear: Avalanche beacon, shovel and probe in addition to your own snowmachine in working order. Email kevin@chugachavalanche.org...