Alaska Mountain Rescue Group

05/31/2026

Last Sunday the AMRG crew headed out to Crow Creek Mine canyon in Girdwood for our final full-scale training exercise of the season.

Scenario: hiker down in a technical canyon. We practiced everything from incident command to drone ops, comms, technical rope systems, and wheeled litter extraction – in real Alaska conditions.

Grateful for everyone who showed up and brought their A-game. This is exactly the kind of work that makes real rescues go smoother.

05/31/2026

🌊 Swift Water Training — Mat-Su & Eagle Rivers

Many of our missions take us into terrain near rivers and waterways — so in mid-May we reached out to Luc Mel of Triple Point Training to put together a custom 2-day “River Safety for Search and Rescue” course.

Our team hit the Mat-Su and Eagle Rivers for two days of real, hands-on training. Luc nailed it.

Huge thanks to Luc and to Alaska Search and Rescue Association (ASARA) for the grant that made it all possible.

This kind of training keeps our team safe while we’re out there helping others — and that’s exactly what it’s all about. 🙏

05/31/2026

A big thank you to the Willow, Talkeetna & Trapper Creek CERTs for putting together such a well-organized event. Pulling together 45 agencies and exhibits is a serious effort and it showed.
Great to see so many organizations out there dedicated to keeping our communities safe and prepared.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table and chatted with us.

05/11/2026

❄️Updated General Information Product for Monday, 05/11/2026❄️

Warming temperatures and potential for rain this week will create unstable avalanche conditions as recent snowfall becomes wet. Seek lower-angle terrain or cooler slopes if you find a wet or mushy snow surface.

Large wet avalanches failing near the ground aren't out of the question. These slides can be difficult to predict and don't show obvious signs of instability. Hedge your bets by avoiding steep slopes late in the day, or without an overnight freeze the night prior.

If you are getting into the upper elevations seeking colder, drier snow, be heads up for lingering wind slabs and freshly formed cornices. Give cornices a wide berth this time of year as they begin to sag and become unstable.

Triggering a small slide, or cornice, could result in a larger, potentially high-consequence slide.

The best way to manage springtime wet snow avalanche problems is to start early and end early.

Watch for red flags, including any periods of new snow, wind, rapid warming, and recent avalanches.

📸: Ralph Baldwin. Natural Wet Slab avalanche on the south side of Skyscraper Mountain, observed on May 8th, 2026.

05/11/2026

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The first raffle fundraiser is open and tickets are for sale. Just call Sarah to get yours today.

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

❄️We have updated our general information product, 05/08/2026❄️

Watch for lingering wind slabs at upper elevations in steep couloirs and gullies, where recent snow and wind have formed sensitive, soft drifts.

Spring storms and weather can change conditions quickly, and as the day warms or if the sun comes out, wet loose avalanches may occur on all aspects and elevations. Avoid spending time on or below steep slopes late in the day, and if you find a mushy, wet snow surface, seek cooler slopes.

While unlikely, surficial new-snow avalanches or cornice falls could trigger large, destructive avalanches. Avalanches failing on weak snow near the ground won't give you obvious signs of instability and could catch you off guard. Give sagging warm cornices a wide berth.

📸: Wet loose slides near Weather Station Ridge following warm temperatures and rain earlier in the week. Northerly aspects.

05/07/2026

Happening tonight!

This Thursday — put down the spatula and let Texas Roadhouse do the work! 🤠 Dine in or order curbside at 9001 Old Seward Hwy between 4–9 PM, show this flyer, and 10% of your food purchase supports Alaska Mountain Rescue.