Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center
Hatcher Pass

Events

Frost Fest 2024

Saturday, October 5 – 11AM-4PM
Palmer Train Depot

Join HPAC and other local organizations  at this Winter Resource Expo, coordinated by the Mat-Su Trails and Parks Foundation and Revel Treks & Tours. If you are hunting for a winter activity to keep you moving during the dark + cold months, this event will be the place to learn about different activity options in the valley!

You can expect:
* Local clubs (like the Mat-Su Ski Club and Palmer Curling Club to have info on their winter events
* Info on community classes and events from local nonprofits like Onward & Upward, Skeetawk, and Valley Mountain Bikers and Hikers
* Gear demos from local businesses, like ice fishing with Adventures by True North AK
* Info on avy courses with Alaska Avalanche School and opportunities with Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center
* Food available from Alaska’s Best Gourmet Dogs

“Calm Beneath Castles” Movie Premiere

Thursday November 14th – 7PM
Glenn Massay Theater

Tickets Available Here!

Presented by ROSSIGNOL and Team Gimp Squad Promotion, this movie event will be the kickoff fundraiser for the Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center. Learn more about HPAC while we raise money for snow safety! There will also be great raffle prizes.
Calm Beneath Castles is an awe-inspiring ski movie that delves into the heart, soul, and mind of skiers driven by an insatiable thirst for adventure and discovery. This epic film explores the essence of finding solace in nature and being one with the mountains. Following the world’s best skiers to breathtaking locations, it captures their quirks, instincts, and passion as they prepare and take on the mountain. The film is a testament to their extraordinary skill, courage, and determination, showcasing their connection with nature and the tranquility they find beneath towering castles of snow. Through stunning cinematography and compelling storytelling, Calm Beneath Castles inspires viewers with its portrayal of the skiers’ relentless pursuit of their goals and their harmonious relationship with the mountains.