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December State of the Snowpack – 12/3
State of the Snowpack Thursday, December 3 – 6:15 PM Backcountry Bike & Ski, Palmer Join HPAC forecasters for our first state of the snowpack chat of the season! This free, educational, community event is open to all and is a great opportunity to meet other winter backcountry users who love Hatcher Pass. |
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Rescue Rendezvous – 12/12
Annual Rescue Workshop at Hatcher Pass Saturday, December 12th - 1:00-3:00 PM All skill levels and modes of transportation welcome! This is a FREE community oriented rescue-focused clinic for winter backcountry travelers. What to expect: - Practice companion rescue (bring your gear, limited supply of loaner gear will be available). - Learn the basics if you have never done rescue. Refine skills if you are intermediate-advanced. - Advanced clinics (multiple burials, deep burial considerations) available on request. - Review warning... |
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Scholarship Applications Are Open!
We're pleased to offer two different scholarship focuses this year - one that funds multiple recreational course students, and one that funds a Pro 1 course student. Details here: The Johnny Soderstrom Memorial Scholarship encourages young mountain enthusiasts to acquire avalanche education in order to improve decision making and increase their level of safety and awareness in the backcountry. We are excited to offer eight partial tuition scholarships for young Matanuska-Susitna Borough residents to take a recreational avalanche course during... |
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Contest Announcement – Obs of the Month!
This season, we are excited to highlight an Observer of the Month at our monthly State of the Snowpack. Prizes include HPAC swag and Alaska-wide notoriety. Winners will be judged on relevance and quality of observations with emphasis on usable media. You can submit an observation via our website, using the AvyApp, or through Instagram or Facebook. |
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2025/26 Annual Report
This report captures our season history, operations, finances, community outreach, education, and goals for the future. We also recognize the sponsors, donors, and partners who make it all possible. Thank you! Click to view the 2025/26 HPAC Annual Report |
| This Afternoon  High: 24 °F |
Tonight Low: 22 °F |
Sunday High: 26 °F |
Sunday Night  Low: 26 °F |
Monday High: 29 °F |
Monday Night Low: 21 °F |
Tuesday High: 26 °F |
Tuesday Night Low: 21 °F |
Wednesday High: 28 °F |
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