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🏔️ Alaska Avalanche Forecast
Official forecasts for Southcentral Alaska backcountry. Check before every trip.
Chugach Avalanche Center
Covers Anchorage Front Range, Turnagain Pass, Hatcher Pass. Daily forecasts by 7am.
Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center
Dedicated forecasts for Hatcher Pass — one of Alaska's most popular backcountry areas.
North American Avalanche Danger Scale
⚠️ Backcountry Safety Tips
- Always check the forecast before heading out
- Never travel solo in avalanche terrain
- One person moves at a time on suspect slopes
- Identify runout zones and safe zones first
- Watch for recent avalanche activity or “whumpfing”
- Turn around if conditions change
- Take an avalanche safety course (AMSC)
🎲 Essential Gear Checklist
- ✅ Avalanche beacon (worn on body)
- ✅ Collapsible probe (240cm+)
- ✅ Avalanche shovel (metal blade)
- ✅ Helmet
- ✅ Airbag backpack (recommended)
- ✅ First aid kit + emergency bivvy
- ✅ Communication device (InReach/SPOT)
- ✅ Practice rescue before the trip!
BURIED VICTIM? ACT IMMEDIATELY.
90% survival rate if rescued within 15 minutes. Begin beacon search now. Call 911 for major incidents.