Alaska Avalanche School

Providing exceptional experience-based avalanche safety education for all Alaskans.

Alaska Avalanche School 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.

* We will not be holding indoor classes this winter. Lectures will be delivered online through both original and innovative videos or live virtual sessions. Field days will be longer and organized into very small teams! *

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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
Snowmachine Courses	Snowmachine Level 1	Feb 25, 2021 8:00 am	Turnagain Pass	N/A	Wait List	Snowmachine Courses Snowmachine Level 1	Feb 25, 2021 8:00 am Turnagain Pass	Wait List
Recreational Courses	Level 1	Feb 26, 2021 8:00 am	Portage	N/A	Wait List	Recreational Courses Level 1	Feb 26, 2021 8:00 am Portage	Wait List
Snowmachine Courses	Snowmachine Level 1	Feb 27, 2021 8:00 am	Turnagain Pass	N/A	Wait List	Snowmachine Courses Snowmachine Level 1	Feb 27, 2021 8:00 am Turnagain Pass	Wait List
Custom Courses	Custom Courses	Mar 2, 2021 10:00 am	Turnagain Pass	Free	Register	Custom Courses Custom Courses	Mar 2, 2021 10:00 am Turnagain Pass	Register
Recreational Courses	Level 1	Mar 6, 2021 8:00 am	Palmer	N/A	Wait List	Recreational Courses Level 1	Mar 6, 2021 8:00 am Palmer	Wait List
Custom Courses	Custom Courses	Mar 10, 2021 8:00 am	Hatcher Pass	Free	Register	Custom Courses Custom Courses	Mar 10, 2021 8:00 am Hatcher Pass	Register
Recreational Courses	Level 1	Mar 12, 2021 8:00 am	Homer	N/A	Wait List	Recreational Courses Level 1	Mar 12, 2021 8:00 am Homer	Wait List
Custom Courses	Custom Courses	Mar 16, 2021 10:00 am	Hatcher Pass	Free	Register	Custom Courses Custom Courses	Mar 16, 2021 10:00 am Hatcher Pass	Register
Recreational Courses	Level 1	Mar 20, 2021 8:00 am	Portage	N/A	Wait List	Recreational Courses Level 1	Mar 20, 2021 8:00 am Portage	Wait List
Custom Courses	Custom Courses	Mar 20, 2021 8:00 am	Hatcher Pass	Free	Register	Custom Courses Custom Courses	Mar 20, 2021 8:00 am Hatcher Pass	Register