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Avalanche Prediction in Chugach National Forest

Skier-triggered avalanche
Skier-triggered avalanche

It’s been a bad year for avalanches in south central Alaska, with several deaths occurring in the mountains. Still, we have more information to avoid avalanches than ever before. On the next Outdoor Explorer we'll visit with the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center to learn how the staff there studies the snow and predicts whether or not backcountry activities will be safe, and what you need to know for your own adventures. 

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HOST:  Charles Wohlforth

GUESTS:


  • Wendy Wagner, director, Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center
  • Graham Predeger, forecaster with the CNFAIC

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BROADCAST: Thursday, March 17, 2016. 2:00 pm – 3:00 p.m. AKT

REPEAT BROADCAST:  Thursday, March 24, 2013. 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. AKT

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