by Debra McGhan | Dec 9, 2025 | News
Who would have thought that working in the field of avalanche awareness and forecasting could be so daunting—and sometimes so controversial? When I stepped into this unexpected role in 2003 after my son’s close call with an avalanche in Valdez, Alaska, I discovered a...
by Debra McGhan | Oct 31, 2025 | News
Blue skies and seasonally warm temperatures met Jeremy Johansen as he headed for the Palmer Moose Range on August 22nd to set up his hunting camp. “Normally I just take off and don’t tell anyone where I’m going. But this day my mom asked so I told her.” Just an hour’s...
by Debra McGhan | Apr 17, 2025 | News
When students from an ASR safe glacier travel class heard that a rider had fallen into a crevasse not far from their cabin in interior Alaska, they headed to the scene to see if they could help. Because they were carrying the ropes, harnesses, and safety equipment...
by Debra McGhan | Sep 22, 2024 | Highlights, News
Fall is a great time to start thinking about getting prepared for all your winter adventures. Alaska Safe Riders will once again be collaborating with the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Emergency Services, American Red Cross, City of Wasilla, AARP Alaska and more than 75...
by Debra McGhan | Dec 20, 2023 | Highlights, News
Local Alaskan wins avalanche grand prize Alaska Safe Riders Lifelong Alaskan, Joe Lammers, has had some close calls during his years growing up in Fairbanks. “I’ve been in a few scenarios where I saw that being trained and having the right equipment was super...
