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
Recreational Courses Level 1 Feb 21, 2025 8:00 am Turnagain Pass N/A Wait List Recreational Courses
Level 1
Feb 21, 2025 8:00 am
Turnagain Pass
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Snowmachine Courses Snowmachine Level 1 Feb 22, 2025 9:00 am Hatcher Pass N/A Wait List Snowmachine Courses
Snowmachine Level 1
Feb 22, 2025 9:00 am
Hatcher Pass
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Glacier Travel Glacier Travel Clinic (NEW) Feb 22, 2025 9:00 am Anchorage (RIG) N/A Wait List Glacier Travel
Glacier Travel Clinic (NEW)
Feb 22, 2025 9:00 am
Anchorage (RIG)
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Recreational Courses Avalanche Fundamentals Feb 28, 2025 9:00 am Valdez $25.00 USD Register Recreational Courses
Avalanche Fundamentals
Feb 28, 2025 9:00 am
Valdez
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Recreational Courses Level 1 Mar 1, 2025 8:00 am Moose Pass $495.00 USD Register Recreational Courses
Level 1
Mar 1, 2025 8:00 am
Moose Pass
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Medical Courses Hybrid Wilderness First Responder (5-days) Mar 1, 2025 8:00 am Talkeetna $975.00 USD Details Medical Courses
Hybrid Wilderness First Responder (5-days)
Mar 1, 2025 8:00 am
Talkeetna
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Snowmachine Courses Snowmachine Level 1 Mar 1, 2025 9:00 am Valdez $485.00 USD Register Snowmachine Courses
Snowmachine Level 1
Mar 1, 2025 9:00 am
Valdez
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Recreational Courses Level 1 Mar 8, 2025 8:00 am Fairbanks N/A Wait List Recreational Courses
Level 1
Mar 8, 2025 8:00 am
Fairbanks
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Recreational Courses Level 1 Mar 8, 2025 8:00 am Hatcher Pass N/A Wait List Recreational Courses
Level 1
Mar 8, 2025 8:00 am
Hatcher Pass
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Snowmachine Courses Snowmachine Level 1 Mar 8, 2025 9:00 am Haines TBA Register Snowmachine Courses
Snowmachine Level 1
Mar 8, 2025 9:00 am
Haines
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