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Before ever venturing into the backcountry you should educate yourself. You can learn to be avalanche aware in a number of different ways. Start by reading books and web research. Enroll in a quality avalanche workshop, with field-oriented training. Take note of any avalanche activity. Travel with an avalanche savvy partner and ask questions. Look, listen and feel the snow pack. Use our avalanche advisories along with other snow and weather reports to plan your recreational outing. This data is only a small part of the needed information. Check newspapers, news reports, other websites, talk to friends, and watch for environmental indicators.
When you leave for a trip into the backcountry, have a plan. Good communication among group members is essential. Leave a trip plan with a responsible friend who is not traveling with you. Carry the needed backcountry equipment. Probe pole, avalanche beacon, and a shovel are mandatory tools, practice, practice, practice using these tools. Talk about the best route selection among your group. The best avalanche rescue plan is to not get caught in one, but if one does occur, have a strategy already thought out.
If an avalanche accident does occur don't try to go for help, YOU ARE THE HELP. Most rescue teams take hours to get to the scene. A victim only has a 50% chance of survival if buried 30 minutes. The first 15 minutes are crucial in recovering an avalanche victim.
Educate yourself to be avalanche aware and you will live to enjoy the mountains for many years.
Check out our: Interactive Avalanche Safety Tutorial.
Complete List of Upcoming Events and Training
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| Sat - Feb 04 |
Snowmachiner Recognition of Avalanche Hazard: Module 1, Red flags 1 day
$155
Alaska Avalanche School
More Info: www.alaskaavalanche.org/Schedule.html |
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| Sun - Feb 05 |
Snowmachiner Core Concepts in Avalanche Safety: Module 2 1 day
$155
Alaska Avalanche School
More Info: www.alaskaavalanche.org/Schedule.html |
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| Sun - Feb 05 |
Recognition of Avalanche Hazard Lecture Series 1 day program, $50 Per Person
Feb 5, 2012, Saturday: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Location: Alaska Avalanche School
More Info: www.alaskaavalanche.org/Schedule.html |
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| Thu - Feb 09 |
Backcountry Skiing Film Festival Alaska Pacific University is presenting the Winter Wildlands Alliance
Backcountry Film Festival again this year and all proceeds benefit the
Alaska Avalanche School. The Show is on Thursday, February 9th at the
Grant Hall Theater. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show will start at
7:00pm. Tickets Cost $15 for Public and $10 for students with ID. The
show will present nine different films with an intermission. Audience
members can expect opportunities to win FREE shwag and prizes. |
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| Fri - Feb 10 -- Sun - Feb 12 |
Level 1 Backcountry Avalanche Hazard evaluation and rescue 3 days. $345 per person
Girdwood and Turnagain Arm
Alaska Avalanche School
More Info: www.alaskaavalanche.org/Schedule.html |
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| Sun - Feb 12 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Observer Training Day (non-motorized) Join a CNFAIC avalanche forecaster for a day in the field! The purpose of these observer training sessions is to teach and encourage users how to submit quality snowpack, weather and avalanche observations for inclusion into daily avalanche bulletins. This session is open to Skiers or split-boarders with intermediate or advanced travel skills. Sign up by emailing Kevin Wright at kevin@chugachavalanche.org
Space is limited. |
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| Sat - Feb 18 -- Mon - Feb 20 |
Level 1 Backcountry Avalanche Hazard evaluation and rescue 3 days. $345 per person
Girdwood and Turnagain Arm
Alaska Avalanche School
More Info: www.alaskaavalanche.org/Schedule.html |
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| Sat - Mar 10 -- Mon - Mar 12 |
Level 1 Backcountry Avalanche Hazard evaluation and rescue 3 days. $345 per person
Hatcher Pass
Alaska Avalanche School
More Info: www.alaskaavalanche.org/Schedule.html |
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| Sat - Mar 10 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Observer Training Day (non-motorized) Join a CNFAIC avalanche forecaster for a day in the field! The purpose of these observer training sessions is to teach and encourage users how to submit quality snowpack, weather and avalanche observations for inclusion into daily avalanche bulletins. This session is open to Skiers or split-boarders with intermediate or advanced travel skills. Sign up by emailing Kevin Wright at kevin@chugachavalanche.org
Space is limited. |
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| Fri - Mar 16 -- Sun - Mar 18 |
Level 1 Backcountry Avalanche Hazard evaluation and rescue 3 days. $345 per person
Girdwood and Turnagain Arm
Alaska Avalanche School
More Info: www.alaskaavalanche.org/Schedule.html |
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| Sun - Apr 22 |
Corn Fest Come to the motorized parking lot between 4 and 7pm this Sunday to help celebrate the end of the season with the Forecasters and the Friends of the Chugach. There will be a free bbq and drinks will be available. Beacon park will be set up for your pleasure and come meet a real live avalanche search dog! |
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| Mon - May 21 -- Thu - May 24 |
2012 Western Snow Conference 2012 Western Snow Conference Bright Lights and Winter Nights – Working With Extremes 80th Annual Meeting in Anchorage, Alaska May 21-24, 2012 www.westernsnowconference.org |
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SNOW AND AVALANCHE HOTLINE (907) 754-2369 If you have comments regarding CNFAIC operations or winter recreation managment, please email kevin@chugachavalanche.org
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