Avalanche
October 01, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
The Freeride Community Mourns the Tragic Loss of Juliette Willmann Following a Fatal Avalanche in Patagonia
The international skiing and mountaineering community is grappling with profound loss following the death of professional French freerider Juliette Willmann,…
September 29, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
The Fatal Gap: Why Cal/OSHA is Redefining Safety Standards for Avalanche Airbags
Between February 2025 and August 2026, California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) issued a series of significant citations…
September 10, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Celebrating Half a Century of Avalanche Forecasting: Mark Moore Reflects on 50 Years of the Northwest Avalanche Center
Fifty years of monitoring the complex snowpacks of the Pacific Northwest have culminated in a milestone anniversary for the Northwest…
July 25, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Fifty Years of Vigilance: The Northwest Avalanche Center’s Enduring Legacy in Avalanche Forecasting
The 2025-26 winter season marks a significant milestone for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC): 50 years of dedicated service to…
July 24, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The Winter 2024-2025 Snowpack Outlook: Navigating a Weak La Niña and the Nuances of ENSO
The winter of 2024-2025 is shaping up to be a complex meteorological puzzle for the Pacific Northwest, as forecasters analyze…
July 24, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Spearheads National Effort to Modernize Avalanche Forecasting with Collaborative Digital Tools
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is at the forefront of a significant initiative to streamline and modernize the delivery of…
July 23, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Fifty Years of Avalanche Safety: A Legacy of Forecasting and Education
This year marks a significant milestone for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), celebrating five decades of dedicated service in providing…
July 20, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Rusty Rustigian Returns to NWAC, Spearheading Technological Advancement in Avalanche Safety
Rusty Rustigian has returned to the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) in a pivotal role as Product Manager, bringing with him…
July 19, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC’s Development and Communications Manager Shares Insights on Mission-Driven Work and the Evolving Backcountry Community
The Washington Avalanche Center (NWAC) is a vital organization dedicated to providing avalanche forecasts and safety information to backcountry enthusiasts…
July 19, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
FAA Grants Regulatory Approval for MONTIS Drone-Based Avalanche Control System
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially granted regulatory approval for the operation of the MONTIS drone-based avalanche control system,…
