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)
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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