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Cold, Snow, Training…Get prepared today!
Posted on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Alaskans have been challenged this winter with an overabundance of cold and snow. If you’re looking to get outdoors and recreate, it’s a wise plan to get prepared before you go.

Carry safety equipment, extra clothing, medical kit and other critical supplies just in case something goes wrong.

If you plan to play in the mountains and have never had any avalanche training, make sure you attend an awareness class, made possible by the Alaska Department of Public Safety, before you head out.

NAOI, the Alaska Avalanche Information Center (AAIC) and the Southeast Avalanche Information Center (SEAIC) have teamed up to provide more than 50 opportunities to help you get the information and skills practice needed to play safely in the mountains. CLICK HERE FOR CLASS SCHEDULE

Want to learn how you can get certified in Wilderness Medicine? Sign up for an NAOI/SOLO Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Rresponder class. CLICK HERE FOR AVAILABLE CLASSES.

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BE SNOW SMART – GET A SNOW & WEATHER FORECAST
Posted on Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Snow, Snow, Snow. Alaska has been breaking records this year. This year it really pays to Be Snow Smart. You can do this by taking a class to learn or expand your knowledge. Get a Schedule or Register Here! And get a current weather and snow report. You’ll find reports from areas around the state that have groups or individuals reporting to the Alaska Avalanche Information Center. For a link to these report centers Click Here!

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WEBSITE REVISIONS Coming Soon
Posted on Sunday, January 8th, 2012

We’ve been handicapped with a website that has been challenging to manage and may be confusing to you our visitors. We’re sorry and are working hard to change that. Please keep checking back for all new tools, wigets, games, information, photos, videos, merchandise sales and sponsor information. We expect to have our all new 2012 site up in the next few weeks and appreciate you bearing with us during this time. Please bear with us as we transition.

If you want to sign up for a class today, the easiest way is to visit our calendar. You can link to the registration of all posted classes directly from HERE.

Thanks again for your support and shared interest in interactive outdoor safety education.

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Pick, Click, Give – Thanks!
Posted on Friday, December 30th, 2011

Thank you to all of our Pick, Click, Give donors from 2011. We raised over $1,200 in the last campaign. These unrestricted dollars will help us keep our doors open and pay the bills that are not covered by grants or other sources of revenue.

When you get ready to file your 2012 PFD, we greatly appreciate you taking time to consider supporting NAOI through Pick, Click, Give to help ensure programs like the free avalanche awareness training can continue. See our full schedule of classes here!

Thank you again donors and supporters!

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Free Avalanche Awareness Training
Posted on Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Take advantage of free training this winter thanks to the Alaska Dept. of Public Safety. NAOI and our partners will be providing more than 25 opportunities for you to take a free avalanche awareness training class this winter. These courses are typically 2-8 hours in length and many include a field practice session. Sign up online to reserve your space and ensure the scheduled courses are held.

Find out how you can schedule a class for your school or community EMAIL US or call us at 907-376-2898.

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New SOAP Note AP
Posted on Friday, December 9th, 2011

There is a new AP for your phone that will let you make a ‘SOAP NOTE’ or medical notes while in the field. Click Here to Check It Out

Of course your phone has to have service which isn’t often the case in the wilderness of Alaska, but a valuable resource to know about none the less.

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THANK YOU!
Posted on Friday, December 9th, 2011

Thank you to everyone that made a contribution to the North America Outdoor Institute through Pick, Click, Give. This year we raised $1,200 in unrestricted revenue through this program. These funds help us pay for things like insurance, lights, phones and other critical items that allow us to keep our doors open and providing services.

Our services include interactive training for the general public on outdoor safety. We hope everyone has the opportunity to learn how you can ‘Live to Ride Another Day.’

If you would like to help, consider making a donation when you file your PFD in 2012. Remember NAOI and PICK, CLICK, GIVE!

Special thanks to:
Steven Weeks; Randall Farleigh; Nigel Guest; Timothy Grady; Samuel Timm; Debra McGhan; Jonathan Shurtz; Sandra Homes; Harry Need; Patrick Walker; Sara Turner; Carla Abeyta; John Steele; Jon Lyons; Theodore Purdy

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Avalanche danger elevated
Posted on Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Snow, wind and warmer temperatures are all contributing to a weakening snowpack so make sure if you travel into the mountains you use caution and remain avi alert.

According to Kevin Wright with the Chugach Avalanche Information Center, you can expect to find pockets of CONSIDERABLE avalanche hazard where new snow and strong wind have built windslabs that are likely to be triggered by people. There were 3 changes that make this storm different than anything we’ve had in the last 3 weeks – storm intensity, high wind with the snowfall, and dramatically increasing temperatures. Even before this recent snowfall forecasters were finding potentially dangerous windslabs. All these problems became worse overnight.

Use caution! Take the time to get educated and practice your avalanche skills. Get more information at CNFAIC or at AAIC.

Television coverage provided by KTUU

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BE SNOW SMART! FIND OUT HOW
Posted on Friday, November 25th, 2011

Thanks to the weather Gods, we have been getting lots of early snow and it’s an exciting time to get out and ride and enjoy all the great powder. Just remember to Be Snow Smart about it so you can ‘Live to Ride Another Day.’

Thanks to BRP/Skidoo and Team CC, NAOI will be hosting free avalanche and snowmobile safety presentations at Team CC stores in Eagle River December 2nd from 6-8pm and Wasilla, December 2nd and 3rd from 12-2pm

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SNOW CONFERENCE IN THE NEWS
Posted on Thursday, November 10th, 2011

Thanks to KTUU, the Alaska Snow Safety Conference made the KTUU news.

And around the state at the Delta News Web. and the UAA Niuzer.

Today we received a nice base of snow here in Wasilla and hope this is the start to a great snow year. And a great year to learn how you can Be Snow Smart. We are finalizing the schedule for the Alaska Dept. of Public Safety and adding classes as they are confirmed. Keep checking our calendar to learn more at NAOIAK.org.

You’ll find avalanche awareness and snowmobile safety programs all around Alaska thanks to the Alaska Division of Parks SnowTrack and the Alaska Dept. of of Public Safety.

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