Friends of the Chugach Avalanche Center

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Friends of the Chugach Avalanche Center Friends of the Chugach Avalanche Center is a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing avalanche awareness in Southcentral Alaska.

So glad to hear that LouLou dog was found alive and well after the 10/10 Pepper Peak avalanche north of Eklutna! Thanks ...
10/13/2026

So glad to hear that LouLou dog was found alive and well after the 10/10 Pepper Peak avalanche north of Eklutna! Thanks to all involved in both human and canine rescue!

We’re getting word of an avalanche north of Eklutna lake in the vicinity of Pepper Peak. Two individuals were caught/ ca...
10/11/2026

We’re getting word of an avalanche north of Eklutna lake in the vicinity of Pepper Peak. Two individuals were caught/ carried and sustained non- life threatening injuries. They were evacuated via helicopter and are both in stable condition. Unfortunately, their dog remains missing.

October in Alaska is avalanche season and has been known to catch hunters and hikers off guard as the first snows can rapidly load avalanche paths, quickly creating very dangerous conditions.

October in Alaska means Ski film season. We hope you can join us this Thursday Oct.15th for Matchstick Productions late...
10/09/2026

October in Alaska means Ski film season. We hope you can join us this Thursday Oct.15th for Matchstick Productions latest masterpiece!
All proceeds from tix sales AND Raffle benefit avalanche education and forecasting in Alaska. Alaska Avalanche School Ira Edwards Rossignol Chugach NF Avalanche Center

10/02/2026

October 1 update from Whistler, BC Canada

10/02/2026

October 1, 2026 update from Whistler, BC, Canada

❄ We've got a dusting! It won't be long now...We're hard at work planning for the upcoming season, and will have more to...
08/31/2026

❄ We've got a dusting! It won't be long now...

We're hard at work planning for the upcoming season, and will have more to share in the coming weeks. Looking forward to getting back out there in the not-too-distant future!!

Photos from the Friends of the Chugach Avalanche Center webcams at Peak 3, Seattle Ridge, and Lost Lake. 08.31.2026

2026/27 CNFAC Internship Application now open! We are now seeking qulaified candidates for the 2026/27 CNFAC Internship!...
06/05/2026

2026/27 CNFAC Internship Application now open!

We are now seeking qulaified candidates for the 2026/27 CNFAC Internship! Our intership program has been a key part of the CNFAC operation, providing emerging professionals with an opportunit to develop skills and move towards a carreer in the snow and avalanche world. We rely on our interns as field partners and to provide independent field observations on skis and snowmachines. In addition to the technical field skills, Interns will also participate in outreach events, attend staff meetings and gain experience in mountain weather and avalanche forecasting.

The application period will be open through June 30, 2026, and we will aim to fill the position by late July.

Please visit www.ChugachAvalanche.org/internship for more details on the program and the application process.

Avy Update - May 26, 2026Attention hikers and Mt. Racers! It has been a cold spring and new snow has been falling above ...
05/26/2026

Avy Update - May 26, 2026

Attention hikers and Mt. Racers!

It has been a cold spring and new snow has been falling above 1,500’ in many places in Alaska like Bear Mountain in Seward pictured here. This means new snow problems like Wind slab, Storm Slab, and Wet Snow avalanches could still occur. These avalanches could cross trails that are free of snow like Crow Pass, Byron Glacier Trail, Summit Creek, the Iditarod from Ptarmigan to Victor Creek near Moose Pass, and so many more.

This photo was taken Sunday, May 24 showing a new slab avalanche on Bear Mountain. There was a report of a small human-triggered avalanche on Monday, May 25 on Mt. Marathon. Rockfall was also reported Monday by some Jr. Racers traveling in the chute.

Give new snow 24-48 hours to stabilize to the old snow beneath before traveling on slopes steeper than 30 degrees.

There is also still a chance larger wet snow avalanches could occur especially when the sun comes out after the storm. Flat, dry trails can be impacted by large avalanches so avoid trails that have steep snow covered slopes above for now.

Photo: Bear Mountain with large debris piles and a new crown of a slab avalanche on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Avalanche blocking the road to Crow Pass trailhead, just past the neighborhood (Girdwood side). Many popular trails on t...
05/21/2026

Avalanche blocking the road to Crow Pass trailhead, just past the neighborhood (Girdwood side). Many popular trails on the Chugach NF such as Byron Glacier, Crow Pass, and Johnson Pass (N) continue to harbor overhead Avalanche hazard as we can’t quite shake this cold, wet spring.
While avalanche forecasting has ceased, avalanche season has not! Please share any pertinent photos or observations .org ❄️

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Anchorage, AK
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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 11pm
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