Alaska Avalanche School

Alaska Avalanche School is an equal opportunity provider and offers a range of avalanche education programs for backcountry skiers, riders, and snowmachiners of all ages and abilities. Browse our course offerings to reserve your spot in an AAS course or workshop today.

Recreational Courses

Courses designed for the general public and those cutting their teeth in exploring out-of-bounds terrain.

Snowmachine Courses

Courses taught for and by snowmachiners. Learn how to avoid getting caught in an avalanche and common traps for mountain riders.

Pro Courses

Designed for avalanche professionals either employed or seeking employment in the avalanche industry.

Upcoming Courses

Note: Only displaying the next 10 courses. Click here to view all scheduled courses.

Category Course Date Location Price Course Date/Location
Medical Courses Wilderness First Aid Oct 28, 2023 8:00 am Anchorage (APU) $325.00 (USD) Register Medical Courses
Wilderness First Aid
Oct 28, 2023 8:00 am
Anchorage (APU)
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Weather Forecasting Alaska Winter Weather Forecasting (Basic) Nov 4, 2023 8:00 am Anchorage (APU- Grant Hall) $550.00 (USD) Register Weather Forecasting
Alaska Winter Weather Forecasting (Basic)
Nov 4, 2023 8:00 am
Anchorage (APU- Grant Hall)
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Medical Courses Hybrid WFR Recert (2-day) Nov 11, 2023 8:00 am Anchorage (APU) $395.00 (USD) Details Medical Courses
Hybrid WFR Recert (2-day)
Nov 11, 2023 8:00 am
Anchorage (APU)
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Special Events Film Fundraiser Nov 14, 2023 7:00 pm West High School $20.00 (USD) Register Special Events
Film Fundraiser
Nov 14, 2023 7:00 pm
West High School
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Medical Courses Wilderness Upgrade Med Pros Dec 1, 2023 8:00 am Anchorage (APU) $940.00 (USD) Register Medical Courses
Wilderness Upgrade Med Pros
Dec 1, 2023 8:00 am
Anchorage (APU)
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Recreational Courses Level 1 Refresher Dec 2, 2023 9:30 am Glen Alps $175.00 (USD) Register Recreational Courses
Level 1 Refresher
Dec 2, 2023 9:30 am
Glen Alps
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Recreational Courses Avalanche Rescue Dec 3, 2023 9:30 am Glen Alps N/A Wait List Recreational Courses
Avalanche Rescue
Dec 3, 2023 9:30 am
Glen Alps
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Recreational Courses Level 1 Dec 8, 2023 9:30 am Hatcher Pass N/A Wait List Recreational Courses
Level 1
Dec 8, 2023 9:30 am
Hatcher Pass
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Recreational Courses Avalanche Fundamentals Dec 9, 2023 9:00 am Glen Alps N/A Wait List Recreational Courses
Avalanche Fundamentals
Dec 9, 2023 9:00 am
Glen Alps
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Recreational Courses Avalanche Rescue Dec 10, 2023 9:00 am Haines $175.00 (USD) Register Recreational Courses
Avalanche Rescue
Dec 10, 2023 9:00 am
Haines
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