American Avalanche Association recognized provider for Recreation Track Level 1 & Avalanche Rescue & Level 2 courses through the Chugach Mountain Institute. We also offer guided backcountry skiing & splitboarding, guided backpacking trips, and outdoor education programs. Visit ChugachSnow.org to learn more.

Level 1 Avalanche Safety & Rescue, Snow-Season Backcountry Travel, and Mountain Environment (click for more info and registration):

Central Chugach (Valdez, Thompson Pass, Tiekel Valley) available dates:

• Thursday, December 14 – Sunday, December 17, 2023
• Friday, January 12 – Monday, January, 15, 2024 (MLK Jr. holiday weekend)
• Friday, February 16 – Monday, February 19, 2024 (Presidents’ Day holiday weekend)
• Saturday, March 9 – Tuesday, March 12, 2024 (first weekend of Spring Break)

Greater Anchorage Area (Hatcher Pass & Chugach State Park) available dates:

• Saturday, December 2 – Tuesday, December 5, 2023
• Thursday, December 7 – Sunday, December 10, 2023
• Saturday, January 6 – Tuesday, January 9, 2024
• Thursday, February 1 – Sunday, February 4, 2024

Level 2 Avalanche Safety, Snow-Season Backcountry Travel and Mountain Environment (click for more info and registration):

Central Chugach (Valdez, Thompson Pass, Tiekel Valley) available dates:

• Thursday, January 25 – Sunday, January 28, 2024
• Thursday, February 22 – Sunday, February 25, 2024
• Thursday, February 29 – Sunday, March 3, 2024
• Thursday, March 14 – Sunday, March 17, 2024

Mat Brunton, M.S. Outdoor & Environmental Education