Alaska Avalanche School

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.

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 12, 2022 8:00 am	Anchorage (APU)	TBA	Register	Weather Forecasting Alaska Winter Weather Forecasting (Basic)	Nov 12, 2022 8:00 am Anchorage (APU)	Register
Medical Courses	Hybrid WFR Recert (2-day)	Nov 12, 2022 8:00 am	Steller Secondary School	TBA	Register	Medical Courses Hybrid WFR Recert (2-day)	Nov 12, 2022 8:00 am Steller Secondary School	Register
Weather Forecasting	Alaska Winter Weather Forecasting (Advanced)	Nov 15, 2022 8:00 am	Anchorage (APU)	TBA	Register	Weather Forecasting Alaska Winter Weather Forecasting (Advanced)	Nov 15, 2022 8:00 am Anchorage (APU)	Register
Medical Courses	Wilderness Upgrade Med Pros	Dec 2, 2022 8:00 am	Anchorage (APU)	TBA	Register	Medical Courses Wilderness Upgrade Med Pros	Dec 2, 2022 8:00 am Anchorage (APU)	Register
Recreational Courses	Level 1 Refresher	Dec 3, 2022 9:30 am	Glen Alps	TBA	Register	Recreational Courses Level 1 Refresher	Dec 3, 2022 9:30 am Glen Alps	Register
Recreational Courses	Avalanche Rescue	Dec 4, 2022 9:30 am	Glen Alps	TBA	Register	Recreational Courses Avalanche Rescue	Dec 4, 2022 9:30 am Glen Alps	Register
Recreational Courses	Level 1	Dec 10, 2022 9:30 am	Hatcher Pass	TBA	Register	Recreational Courses Level 1	Dec 10, 2022 9:30 am Hatcher Pass	Register
Recreational Courses	Avalanche Rescue	Dec 11, 2022 9:00 am	Haines, AK	TBA	Register	Recreational Courses Avalanche Rescue	Dec 11, 2022 9:00 am Haines, AK	Register
Recreational Courses	Level 1	Dec 16, 2022 9:30 am	Turnagain Pass	TBA	Register	Recreational Courses Level 1	Dec 16, 2022 9:30 am Turnagain Pass	Register
Recreational Courses	Level 1 Refresher	Dec 17, 2022 9:30 am	Glen Alps	TBA	Register	Recreational Courses Level 1 Refresher	Dec 17, 2022 9:30 am Glen Alps	Register