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 Upgrade Med Pros	Dec 1, 2023 8:00 am	Anchorage (APU)	TBA	Register	Medical Courses Wilderness Upgrade Med Pros	Dec 1, 2023 8:00 am Anchorage (APU)	Register
Recreational Courses	Avalanche Rescue	Dec 3, 2023 9:30 am	Glen Alps	TBA	Register	Recreational Courses Avalanche Rescue	Dec 3, 2023 9:30 am Glen Alps	Register
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
Snowmachine Courses	Snowmachine Level 1	Dec 10, 2023 9:00 am	Hatcher Pass	$535.00 (USD)	Register	Snowmachine Courses Snowmachine Level 1	Dec 10, 2023 9:00 am Hatcher Pass	Register
Recreational Courses	Level 1	Dec 12, 2023 8:00 am	Manitoba Cabin	N/A	Wait List	Recreational Courses Level 1	Dec 12, 2023 8:00 am Manitoba Cabin	Wait List
Recreational Courses	Level 1	Dec 15, 2023 9:30 am	Hatcher Pass	Free	Register	Recreational Courses Level 1	Dec 15, 2023 9:30 am Hatcher Pass	Register
Recreational Courses	Level 1 Refresher	Dec 16, 2023 9:30 am	Hatcher Pass	$175.00 (USD)	Register	Recreational Courses Level 1 Refresher	Dec 16, 2023 9:30 am Hatcher Pass	Register
Recreational Courses	Level 1	Dec 16, 2023 9:30 am	Turnagain Pass	N/A	Wait List	Recreational Courses Level 1	Dec 16, 2023 9:30 am Turnagain Pass	Wait List

Motorized Scholarship

Alaska Avalanche Information Center Scholarships
AAIC received a grant from ConocoPhillips to distribute 18 tuition-free motorized Level 1 courses to folks in rural areas of the state–application period is now OPEN

Johnny Soderstrom Memorial Scholarship

Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center (HPAC) is excited to offer eight scholarship opportunities for avalanche education programs. Applicants must be AK/Valley residents. Each scholarship will provide up $250 toward tuition for a recreational avalanche course.