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
Special Events	Film Fundraiser	Oct 15, 2026 7:00 pm	West High School	$20.00 USD	Register	Special Events Film Fundraiser	Oct 15, 2026 7:00 pm West High School	Register
Medical Courses	Hybrid WFR Recert (2-day)	Nov 7, 2026 8:00 am	Anchorage (APU)	$425.00 USD	Details	Medical Courses Hybrid WFR Recert (2-day)	Nov 7, 2026 8:00 am Anchorage (APU)	Details
Special Events	SAAW	Nov 13, 2026 9:00 am	Hilltop Ski Area	$25.00 USD	Register	Special Events SAAW	Nov 13, 2026 9:00 am Hilltop Ski Area	Register
Recreational Courses	Avalanche Fundamentals	Dec 6, 2026 9:00 am	Hatcher Pass	$190.00 USD	Register	Recreational Courses Avalanche Fundamentals	Dec 6, 2026 9:00 am Hatcher Pass	Register
Recreational Courses	Level 1	Dec 11, 2026 8:00 am	Hatcher Pass	$685.00 USD	Register	Recreational Courses Level 1	Dec 11, 2026 8:00 am Hatcher Pass	Register
Recreational Courses	Level 1 Refresher	Dec 12, 2026 9:00 am	Hatcher Pass	$200.00 USD	Register	Recreational Courses Level 1 Refresher	Dec 12, 2026 9:00 am Hatcher Pass	Register
Recreational Courses	Level 1	Dec 18, 2026 8:00 am	Turnagain Pass	$685.00 USD	Register	Recreational Courses Level 1	Dec 18, 2026 8:00 am Turnagain Pass	Register
Weather Forecasting	Alaska Winter Weather Forecasting (Basic)	Dec 19, 2026 8:00 am	Virtual	$699.00 USD	Register	Weather Forecasting Alaska Winter Weather Forecasting (Basic)	Dec 19, 2026 8:00 am Virtual	Register
Recreational Courses	Avalanche Rescue	Dec 19, 2026 9:00 am	Hatcher Pass	$200.00 USD	Register	Recreational Courses Avalanche Rescue	Dec 19, 2026 9:00 am Hatcher Pass	Register
Recreational Courses	Avalanche Rescue	Dec 19, 2026 9:00 am	Juneau, Eaglecrest	$200.00 USD	Register	Recreational Courses Avalanche Rescue	Dec 19, 2026 9:00 am Juneau, Eaglecrest	Register