The Outdoor Dispatch

Backcountry Skiing in Homer

Avalanche talks, field courses, and the backcountry community.

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Recreational / Level 1 Avalanche Course — Homer

Alaska Avalanche School

Annually, late winter (typically Feb–Mar)

Homer (classroom + field days at Homer Rope Tow and across Kachemak Bay)

Beginner-friendlyNo-dropPaidWinter

Multi-day recreational avalanche course offered in Homer each season — essential, since the Kachemak backcountry has no avalanche forecast. Check the school’s calendar for the year’s dates.