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Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center
Palmer, AK • EIN: 84-2765579
Our mission is to provide avalanche information and advisories to assist and educate the general public in avoiding avalanches.
About
HPAC is a non-profit community supported avalanche center that became a 501(c)(3) non-profit in 2019. We are one of only nine non-government funded avalanche centers in the country. HPAC provides specific avalanche forecasting information and general backcountry travel information and advice. We provide free lifesaving information throughout the winter season through weekly advisories, conditions summaries, and professional observations. HPAC provides 70 to 80 avalanche forecasts per season, November through April, regular social media posts and weather updates during every significant winter weather event, an annual free rescue workshop and educational opportunities for local students, youth organizations, and first responders.
How Pick.Click.Give. makes a difference
Your contribution directly supports:- our increased capacity to provide frequent updates on changing avalanche conditions, winter storm warnings, and travel advice
- free public avalanche education in our Mat-Su Valley schools
- the operation and maintenance of two remote weather stations and three publicly viewable webcams in Hatcher Pass
- "road run reports" viewable on social media, aimed at young skiers and riders accessing roadside avalanche terrain
- free educational events and workshops hosted in our community
Contact
(406) 249-4045Physical Address
Palmer, AK 99645Mailing Address
#372, 1150 S Colony Way STE 3Palmer, AK 99645
Cause Types
EmergencyGiving History
| Year | Total |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,200.00 |
| 2024 | $7,125.00 |
| $12,325.00 |