Announcements

Southcentral Alaska Avalanche Workshop

Friday, November 7th Hilltop Ski Area - Anchorage The Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center, Alaska Avalanche School, Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center, and the American Avalanche Association host a gathering of snow professionals for a day of learning, presentation, discussion, and networking each fall in early November. Join us at another new location – HILLTOP SKI AREA – for a day of learning, networking, and fun. This will be the 13th year of the Southcentral Alaska Avalanche Workshop and we look forward to having it kick...

Ski Movie Fundraiser – “After the Snow”

Monday, October 27th - Doors open at 6:00 PM Glenn Massay Theater - Palmer Join us for the latest film from Matchstick Productions! Presented by Rossignol, Team Gimp Squad promotions and HPAC, all proceeds will go to support HPAC. “After The Snowfall” is a celebration of skiing in its purest form, chronicling the world’s best athletes and everyday skiers as they chase snow, risk it all, and find joy in the mountains. From deep powder mornings in Japan to pond...

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.