Support Our Mission: Keep the Mountains Safe
At the Alaska Avalanche School, our mission is to educate and empower individuals to safely explore and enjoy our majestic mountains. Your generous support is vital in helping us continue to provide top-notch avalanche education and awareness programs to our community.
Why Your Donation Matters
Every dollar you donate helps us:
- Enhance Education: Develop and expand our course offerings, ensuring they are accessible to everyone from beginners to seasoned backcountry enthusiasts.
- Cost-Level Courses: Provide financial assistance to rural Alaskans who are passionate about learning but may not have the means to afford our courses.
- Advance the Field: Invest in the latest curriculum resources to remain engaged as a leader in avalanche education.
- Build Awareness: Host community events and outreach programs to spread crucial avalanche awareness and safety tips.
Our Commitment to Transparency and Efficiency
We are committed to using your donations wisely and effectively. A significant portion of our funding goes directly into educational programs and outreach efforts. You can view our financial details and see how we allocate resources by accessing our recent (2022-23) 990 form. Additionally, our recent (2023-24) impact report highlights the tangible results of your contributions and our ongoing efforts to enhance avalanche education. Your support enables us to maximize impact and achieve our mission.
How You Can Help
Your donation can make a direct impact. Here’s how:
- $50 – Equip a student with essential safety gear for field courses, ensuring they have the tools needed to learn safely and effectively.
- $100 – Sponsor a safety workshop for a local community group, helping spread crucial avalanche awareness and preparedness.
- $250 – Send an instructor to a rural area, allowing students to attend our comprehensive avalanche courses locally and affordably, expanding access to life-saving education.
- $500 – Support research and development on new education initiatives, helping us stay at the forefront of avalanche safety and education.
Donate Now
Your gift, big or small, makes a difference. Please consider making a donation today and help us save lives through education and awareness.
Thank you for your support!
Join Our Community of Supporters
By donating today, you become a part of a community committed to fostering safe and responsible mountain adventures. Together, we can ensure that everyone who ventures into our stunning landscapes is well-prepared and informed.
Other Ways to Help
There are many ways you can support the Alaska Avalanche School beyond monetary donations:
- Share Our Mission: Help us spread the word about our courses and mission. Like and share our posts on social media, forward our newsletter to friends, and encourage more people to enroll in our courses. By expanding our reach, you help us serve our mission and build a safer community.
- Pick.Click.Give: Consider selecting the Alaska Avalanche School when you apply for your Permanent Fund Dividend. Your contribution through Pick.Click.Give helps sustain our programs and reach more people.
- Employer Matched Giving: Many companies, like Hilcorp, offer matching gift programs that can double or even triple your donation’s impact. Check with your employer to see if they participate in matching donations to maximize your contribution.
- Donate Airline Miles: Your unused airline miles can help us send instructors to remote locations and support other travel-related needs for our programs. Donating miles is a simple way to support our mission without any additional cost to you.
- Volunteering: We are always in need of enthusiastic volunteers to help with events, workshops, and outreach activities. Your time and skills can make a significant difference.
- Board Membership: Join our Board of Directors and help shape the future of our organization. We welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds and expertise who are passionate about avalanche safety and education.
