Saturday, December 13th, 12:00-3:00 PM Hatcher Pass – Fishhook (Marmot) Lot All skill levels and modes of transportation welcome! This is a community oriented rescue-focused clinic for winter backcountry travelers. Open to all and free to attend. Practice companion rescue (bring your gear, limited supply of loaner gear will be available). Learn the basics if
Wednesday, December 10th, 6:00 PM Backcountry Bike & Ski – Palmer Join the HPAC forecasters as they discuss the current State of the Snowpack and relevant avalanche safety topics informed by current conditions. Pizza and refreshments provided by Erik Christensen State Farm!
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
Announcing HPAC’s 24-25 winter season raffle! This year’s prizes include: – two Alaska Airlines roundtrip tickets (up to a $2500 value) – a guided heli ski day with Chugach Powder Guides (a $1775 value) – Stereo Lynx IV Freeride Touring Skis from Alaska Mountaineering & Hiking (a $900 value) – a two-night stay at Hatcher
