This intensive, hands-on course is geared toward skiers, boarders, climbers, and other outdoor enthusiasts who want to build winter backcountry skills. The Level 1 course combines classroom activities and field sessions to provide a comprehensive overview of avalanche hazard recognition and evaluation. By the end of the three-day course, graduates will be able to:
Field sessions take place each day, so students should be prepared to remain outside in a variety of weather conditions.
Students considering a Level 1 course should be proficient in use of their touring gear. For those looking to learn more about backcountry touring equipment, we suggest our Avalanche Fundamentals course.
This course is geared towards skiers, boarders, climbers, and other backcountry enthusiasts and is an intensive, hands-on course, which will provide students with the skills necessary to recognize and evaluate potential avalanche hazard. This 24 hour course will be a combination of lectures and hands-on learning. The day to day itinerary varies by course location and time of year. Please look for an email with course specifics 30 days out from
your course start. In general, you should prepare for up to 6 hours of field time each day. Program curriculum consists of:
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Dec 8, 2023 - Dec 10, 2023 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Total spaces remaining: -1 |
Hatcher Pass | N/A | Wait List | Dec 8, 2023 - Dec 10, 2023 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Total spaces remaining: -1 | Hatcher Pass | Wait List |
Dec 12, 2023 - Dec 14, 2023 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Total spaces remaining: 0 |
Manitoba Cabin | N/A | Wait List | Dec 12, 2023 - Dec 14, 2023 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Total spaces remaining: 0 | Manitoba Cabin | Wait List |
Dec 15, 2023 - Dec 17, 2023 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Total spaces remaining: 11 |
Hatcher Pass | Free | Register | Dec 15, 2023 - Dec 17, 2023 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Total spaces remaining: 11 | Hatcher Pass | Register |
Dec 16, 2023 - Dec 18, 2023 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Total spaces remaining: 1 |
Turnagain Pass | N/A | Wait List | Dec 16, 2023 - Dec 18, 2023 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Total spaces remaining: 1 | Turnagain Pass | Wait List |
Dec 22, 2023 - Dec 24, 2023 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Total spaces remaining: 0 |
Hatcher Pass | N/A | Wait List | Dec 22, 2023 - Dec 24, 2023 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Total spaces remaining: 0 | Hatcher Pass | Wait List |
Dec 26, 2023 - Dec 28, 2023 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Total spaces remaining: 0 |
Hatcher Pass | N/A | Wait List | Dec 26, 2023 - Dec 28, 2023 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Total spaces remaining: 0 | Hatcher Pass | Wait List |
Dec 29, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Total spaces remaining: 8 |
Juneau, Eaglecrest | $475.00 (USD) | Register | Dec 29, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Total spaces remaining: 8 | Juneau, Eaglecrest | Register |
Dec 29, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Total spaces remaining: 0 |
Turnagain Pass | N/A | Wait List | Dec 29, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Total spaces remaining: 0 | Turnagain Pass | Wait List |
Jan 5, 2024 - Jan 7, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Total spaces remaining: -1 |
Hatcher Pass | N/A | Wait List | Jan 5, 2024 - Jan 7, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Total spaces remaining: -1 | Hatcher Pass | Wait List |
Jan 13, 2024 - Jan 15, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 0 |
Glen Alps | N/A | Wait List | Jan 13, 2024 - Jan 15, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 0 | Glen Alps | Wait List |
Jan 19, 2024 - Jan 21, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 0 |
Turnagain Pass | N/A | Wait List | Jan 19, 2024 - Jan 21, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 0 | Turnagain Pass | Wait List |
Jan 23, 2024 - Jan 25, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 2 |
Hatcher Pass | N/A | Wait List | Jan 23, 2024 - Jan 25, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 2 | Hatcher Pass | Wait List |
Jan 26, 2024 - Jan 28, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 2 |
Turnagain Pass | N/A | Wait List | Jan 26, 2024 - Jan 28, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 2 | Turnagain Pass | Wait List |
Feb 2, 2024 - Feb 4, 2024 9:00 am Total spaces remaining: 10 |
Haines | $475.00 (USD) | Register | Feb 2, 2024 - Feb 4, 2024 9:00 am Total spaces remaining: 10 | Haines | Register |
Feb 2, 2024 - Feb 4, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 0 |
Hatcher Pass | N/A | Wait List | Feb 2, 2024 - Feb 4, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 0 | Hatcher Pass | Wait List |
Feb 3, 2024 - Feb 5, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 11 |
Summit/Seward | N/A | Wait List | Feb 3, 2024 - Feb 5, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 11 | Summit/Seward | Wait List |
Feb 7, 2024 - Feb 9, 2024 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Total spaces remaining: 0 |
Hatcher Pass | N/A | Wait List | Feb 7, 2024 - Feb 9, 2024 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Total spaces remaining: 0 | Hatcher Pass | Wait List |
Feb 12, 2024 - Feb 14, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 1 |
Turnagain Pass | N/A | Wait List | Feb 12, 2024 - Feb 14, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 1 | Turnagain Pass | Wait List |
Feb 23, 2024 - Feb 25, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 1 |
Turnagain Pass | N/A | Wait List | Feb 23, 2024 - Feb 25, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 1 | Turnagain Pass | Wait List |
Feb 23, 2024 - Feb 25, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 11 |
Sitka | $425.00 (USD) | Register | Feb 23, 2024 - Feb 25, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 11 | Sitka | Register |
Feb 23, 2024 - Feb 25, 2024 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 16 |
Valdez | $475.00 (USD) | Register | Feb 23, 2024 - Feb 25, 2024 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 16 | Valdez | Register |
Mar 1, 2024 - Mar 3, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 17 |
Nome | $425.00 (USD) | Register | Mar 1, 2024 - Mar 3, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 17 | Nome | Register |
Mar 2, 2024 - Mar 4, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 15 |
Homer | $475.00 (USD) | Register | Mar 2, 2024 - Mar 4, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 15 | Homer | Register |
Mar 8, 2024 - Mar 10, 2024 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Total spaces remaining: 8 |
Fairbanks | $475.00 (USD) | Register | Mar 8, 2024 - Mar 10, 2024 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Total spaces remaining: 8 | Fairbanks | Register |
Mar 8, 2024 - Mar 10, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 4 |
Hatcher Pass | $475.00 (USD) | Register | Mar 8, 2024 - Mar 10, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 4 | Hatcher Pass | Register |
Mar 15, 2024 - Mar 17, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Total spaces remaining: 8 |
Kodiak | $475.00 (USD) | Register | Mar 15, 2024 - Mar 17, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Total spaces remaining: 8 | Kodiak | Register |
Mar 15, 2024 - Mar 17, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 11 |
Turnagain Pass | $475.00 (USD) | Register | Mar 15, 2024 - Mar 17, 2024 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 11 | Turnagain Pass | Register |
Mar 22, 2024 - Mar 24, 2024 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 12 |
Hatcher Pass | $475.00 (USD) | Register | Mar 22, 2024 - Mar 24, 2024 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Total spaces remaining: 12 | Hatcher Pass | Register |
Apr 1, 2024 - Apr 3, 2024 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Total spaces remaining: 100 |
Alaska Avalanche School | $475.00 (USD) | Register | Apr 1, 2024 - Apr 3, 2024 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Total spaces remaining: 100 | Alaska Avalanche School | Register |
Alaska Avalanche Information Center Scholarships
AAIC received a grant from ConocoPhillips to distribute 18 tuition-free motorized Level 1 courses to folks in rural areas of the state–application period is now OPEN
Johnny Soderstrom Memorial Scholarship
Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center (HPAC) is excited to offer eight scholarship opportunities for avalanche education programs. Applicants must be AK/Valley residents. Each scholarship will provide up $250 toward tuition for a recreational avalanche course.
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