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
Medical Courses	Hybrid WFR Recert (2-day)	Nov 2, 2024 8:00 am	Anchorage (APU)	$415.00 USD	Details	Medical Courses Hybrid WFR Recert (2-day)	Nov 2, 2024 8:00 am Anchorage (APU)	Details
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	TBA	Register	Recreational Courses Level 1	Nov 30, 2024 8:00 am Turnagain Pass	Register
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
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	TBA	Register	Recreational Courses Level 1	Dec 7, 2024 8:00 am Hatcher Pass	Register
Recreational Courses	Avalanche Rescue	Dec 7, 2024 9:00 am	Glen Alps	$135.00 USD	Register	Recreational Courses Avalanche Rescue	Dec 7, 2024 9:00 am Glen Alps	Register
Recreational Courses	Level 1 Refresher	Dec 8, 2024 9:00 am	Glen Alps	$150.00 USD	Register	Recreational Courses Level 1 Refresher	Dec 8, 2024 9:00 am Glen Alps	Register
Recreational Courses	Avalanche Fundamentals	Dec 14, 2024 9:00 am	Hatcher Pass	$125.00 USD	Register	Recreational Courses Avalanche Fundamentals	Dec 14, 2024 9:00 am Hatcher Pass	Register