The Dylan Lenzie Memorial Scholarship honors Dylan’s commitment to avalanche safety and love for Hatcher Pass by providing an annual scholarship for aspiring avalanche professionals to take a professional-level course.
Dylan was a skilled educator and guide who shared his passion for snow safety and mountain sports with thousands of Alaskan youth. His team members, clients, and students were profoundly impacted by his leadership, care, and joy in sharing what he loved.
Applicants must be Alaskan residents. One scholarship recipient will be chosen annually to receive full tuition for a Pro 1 avalanche course during the 2026-2027 winter season with Alaska Avalanche School. This season’s Pro 1 course is scheduled for February 6-10, 2027 in Hatcher Pass.
Applications close November 30, 2026
We are thrilled to announce the continuation of the Level 1 Scholarship opportunity. The Alaska Avalanche Information Center has received funding to pass through to course participants in the form of reimbursement scholarships for course attendance, and availability of the essential safety equipment required for individuals attending formalized Level 1 training through the Alaska Avalanche School. Our goal is to ensure that those recreating in avalanche terrain have the knowledge and tools to best support their own safety and well-being in the mountains.
Scholarships to reimburse course registration fees are available to those demonstrating need. In addition, limited avalanche safety equipment is available as well and could include beacon, shovel, and probe. Scholarships and equipment are limited and will be awarded based on the demonstrated need of each applicant. If you wish to be considered, please submit a letter (pdf or word format), explaining your individual need and detailing what your specific ask is through this scholarship program.
Letters should be emailed to the AAIC at info@alaskasnow.org, along with confirmation of your registration in a Level 1 course. Requests will be reviewed and considered as they are received and recipients will be notified of the award decision. Please note, if you are awarded any safety equipment you will receive it when you arrive for your course. Awardees will be asked to provide a testimonial and follow up after your course to help us share the impact of this award program.
The Alaska Avalanche School would like to thank the Alaska Avalanche Information Center for this continued partnership, helping more Alaskans to stay safe in the backcountry.
Alaska Avalanche School Level 1 registration is now live for the 2026/2027 season.
