Announcements

2024/25 Annual Report Now Available

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! HPAC 2024/25 Annual Report

Season Survey – How Are We Doing?

As we're wrapping up the 2024-2025 forecast season, we want your input! We’ve made some changes to our offerings this year, and we want to hear how our products are working for you and what you want to see from HPAC in the future. We're interested in what areas of Hatcher Pass you're using most often, how and where people find their avalanche info, and what events and educational opportunities you want to see from us. There is an option...

March State of the Snowpack

Monday, March 17 - 6-7:30pm Eagle River Polaris This season, we are excited to offer monthly "State of the Snowpack" chats with our field team. Join HPAC forecasters to hear about current conditions, notable weather events of the past month, and different focused topics of avalanche forecasting. Whether you have never traveled in the backcountry, are a skier, splitboarder, snowmachiner or simply curious, all are welcome. We will have a Q&A driven by you, the public.

February State of the Snowpack

Wednesday, February 26 - 7-8:30pm Blue & Gold Boardshop Wasilla This season, we are excited to offer monthly "State of the Snowpack" chats with our field team. Join HPAC forecasters to hear about current conditions, notable weather events of the past month, and different focused topics of avalanche forecasting. Whether you have never traveled in the backcountry, are a skier, splitboarder, snowmachiner or simply curious, all are welcome. We will have a Q&A driven by you, the public.

Cabin Fever Reliever TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

Saturday, February 1 - 6-10PM Palmer Senior Center Join us for our annual celebration of backcountry avalanche forecasting in Hatcher Pass!  The event will include live music from the Roland Roberts Band, dancing, refreshments, and new this year - all ticket holders are automatically entered in our door prize giveaways! Help us pack the house for avalanche safety in support of your backyard avalanche center! Reconnect with friends, find new skiing and riding partners, and enjoy a night out in...