Mission

Our Mission: To support and promote avalanche forecasts, education, research, professional development, and networking of practitioners in the pursuit of healthy lifestyles and the reduction of unintentional injury and death. Please see AAIC Mission and Goals 2022 (.pdf)

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Statement: The Alaska Avalanche Information Center continues to work to keep our resources, and access to information, accessible to all by assuring we reach a diverse demographic representing users of all ages, abilities, and user types through our educational programs, professional development, and public outreach throughout the communities where we live, work, and play.

The AAIC was founded in 2008 by a group of concerned citizens and earned 501 c3 Non-Profit status in December 2010. The organization currently supports four independent avalanche forecast centers in Alaska: Valdez, Haines, Eastern Alaska Range, and Cordova.

The organization was formed by an all volunteer team.  The organization takes pride in maintaining the highest standards in avalanche forecasting, educating and safety in the United States.  Our standards conform to guidelines set forth by the American Avalanche Association (A3), the National Avalanche Center (NAC) and the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE.)

 

Our list of current executive board members includes:

  • President – Hank Statscewich (Fairbanks, Alaska)

  • Vice President –  Steve Witose “Hoots” (Cordova, Alaska)

  • Treasurer – Rich Loftin (Valdez, Alaska)

  • Secretary – Andy Hedden (Haines, Alaska)

  • Director At Large – Scott Doddridge (Juneau, Alaska)

Our current statewide staff member and organization contact is:

  • Administrator/Interim Director - Jeff Moskowitz (Haines, Alaska)

  • Development Director- Kim Stinson (Northfield, VT)

We operates thanks to the consistent effort of our staff, tireless support from our many esteemed volunteers, members, contributors and through consistent and generous donations from our supporters.

If you would like other assistance, please contact us.

 

SPECIAL AWARDS

Alaska Governors Special Achievement Award 2012, 2014 and 2016 

Alaska currently ranks second per capita in the nation for avalanche fatalities. Public education and outreach are the primary tools we have to create a cultural shift towards safety.

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