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
Weather Forecasting	Alaska Winter Weather Forecasting (Basic)	Nov 15, 2025 8:00 am	Virtual	$599.00 USD	Register	Weather Forecasting Alaska Winter Weather Forecasting (Basic)	Nov 15, 2025 8:00 am Virtual	Register
Glacier Travel	Glacier Travel Clinic	Nov 29, 2025 9:00 am	Anchorage (RIG)	N/A	Wait List	Glacier Travel Glacier Travel Clinic	Nov 29, 2025 9:00 am Anchorage (RIG)	Wait List
Medical Courses	Wilderness Upgrade Med Pros	Dec 4, 2025 8:00 am	Anchorage (APU)	$1,100.00 USD	Register	Medical Courses Wilderness Upgrade Med Pros	Dec 4, 2025 8:00 am Anchorage (APU)	Register
Recreational Courses	Avalanche Rescue	Dec 6, 2025 9:00 am	Hatcher Pass	N/A	Wait List	Recreational Courses Avalanche Rescue	Dec 6, 2025 9:00 am Hatcher Pass	Wait List
Recreational Courses	Avalanche Fundamentals	Dec 7, 2025 9:00 am	Hatcher Pass	N/A	Wait List	Recreational Courses Avalanche Fundamentals	Dec 7, 2025 9:00 am Hatcher Pass	Wait List
Recreational Courses	Level 1	Dec 13, 2025 8:00 am	Hatcher Pass	N/A	Wait List	Recreational Courses Level 1	Dec 13, 2025 8:00 am Hatcher Pass	Wait List
Recreational Courses	Level 1 Refresher	Dec 13, 2025 9:00 am	Hatcher Pass	N/A	Wait List	Recreational Courses Level 1 Refresher	Dec 13, 2025 9:00 am Hatcher Pass	Wait List
Glacier Travel	Glacier Travel Clinic	Dec 13, 2025 9:00 am	Anchorage (RIG)	$180.00 USD	Register	Glacier Travel Glacier Travel Clinic	Dec 13, 2025 9:00 am Anchorage (RIG)	Register
Recreational Courses	Level 1	Dec 19, 2025 8:00 am	Hatcher Pass	N/A	Wait List	Recreational Courses Level 1	Dec 19, 2025 8:00 am Hatcher Pass	Wait List
Recreational Courses	Level 1	Dec 20, 2025 8:00 am	Turnagain Pass	N/A	Wait List	Recreational Courses Level 1	Dec 20, 2025 8:00 am Turnagain Pass	Wait List