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Backcountry⚠ Needs verification AIARE Avalanche Courses AA Alaska Avalanche School
Winter AIARE Level 1, Level 2 & rescue courses — see schedule
Anchorage classroom + Chugach field days
Beginner-friendly Paid Winter
The go-to nonprofit for avalanche education in Southcentral — AIARE Level 1, Level 2, avalanche rescue, and motorized courses for backcountry travelers.
Backcountry⚠ Needs verification Chugach Avalanche & Skills Courses CM Chugach Mountain Institute
Winter recreational Level 1 & Level 2 avalanche courses — see site
Western Chugach / Chugach State Park
Paid Winter
A 3-day recreational Level 1 (and Level 2) focused on the Western Chugach — terrain ID, snowpack assessment, avalanche mechanics, and rescue.
Backcountry⚠ Needs verification Backcountry & Telemark Ski Outings MC Mountaineering Club of Alaska
Winter member ski trips + backcountry/telemark classes — see calendar
Chugach & Southcentral backcountry
Cost varies Winter
Member-led winter ski trips plus club classes in backcountry skiing, telemarking, and avalanche skills.