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)	Register
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)	Register
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)	Details
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	Register
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)	Register
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	Register
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	Wait List
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	Wait List
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	Wait List
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	Register