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
Medical Courses	Wilderness First Aid	Sep 28, 2024 8:00 am	Anchorage (APU)	$325.00 USD	Register	Medical Courses Wilderness First Aid	Sep 28, 2024 8:00 am Anchorage (APU)	Register
Special Events	Film Fundraiser	Oct 17, 2024 7:00 pm	West High School	$20.00 USD	Register	Special Events Film Fundraiser	Oct 17, 2024 7:00 pm West High School	Register
Medical Courses	Hybrid WFR Recert (2-day)	Nov 2, 2024 8:00 am	Anchorage (RIG)	$415.00 USD	Details	Medical Courses Hybrid WFR Recert (2-day)	Nov 2, 2024 8:00 am Anchorage (RIG)	Details
Special Events	SAAW	Nov 8, 2024 9:00 am	Alyeska Resort - (Kahiltna Court Ballroom)	$20.00 USD	Register	Special Events SAAW	Nov 8, 2024 9:00 am Alyeska Resort - (Kahiltna Court Ballroom)	Register
Weather Forecasting	Alaska Winter Weather Forecasting (Basic)	Nov 9, 2024 8:00 am	Anchorage (APU- Grant Hall)	$575.00 USD	Register	Weather Forecasting Alaska Winter Weather Forecasting (Basic)	Nov 9, 2024 8:00 am Anchorage (APU- Grant Hall)	Register
Recreational Courses	Level 1	Nov 30, 2024 8:00 am	Turnagain Pass	N/A	Wait List	Recreational Courses Level 1	Nov 30, 2024 8:00 am Turnagain Pass	Wait List
Recreational Courses	Avalanche Fundamentals	Nov 30, 2024 9:00 am	Glen Alps	$125.00 USD	Register	Recreational Courses Avalanche Fundamentals	Nov 30, 2024 9:00 am Glen Alps	Register
Glacier Travel	Glacier Travel Clinic (NEW)	Nov 30, 2024 9:00 am	Anchorage (RIG)	N/A	Wait List	Glacier Travel Glacier Travel Clinic (NEW)	Nov 30, 2024 9:00 am Anchorage (RIG)	Wait List
Medical Courses	Wilderness Upgrade Med Pros	Dec 5, 2024 8:00 am	Anchorage (APU)	$975.00 USD	Register	Medical Courses Wilderness Upgrade Med Pros	Dec 5, 2024 8:00 am Anchorage (APU)	Register
Recreational Courses	Level 1	Dec 7, 2024 8:00 am	Hatcher Pass	N/A	Wait List	Recreational Courses Level 1	Dec 7, 2024 8:00 am Hatcher Pass	Wait List