Avalanche
March 26, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Celebrates 50 Years of Avalanche Forecasting with a Robust Fall Event Season
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has concluded a dynamic fall event season, marked by vibrant community engagement and essential pre-season…
March 25, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
Three Fatalities Confirmed Following Massive Avalanche on Mount Knauss in British Columbia
The mountain community of Terrace, British Columbia, is in mourning following a catastrophic avalanche on Mount Knauss that claimed the…
March 24, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Deadly Avalanche in Italy’s Val Ridanna Claims Two Lives Amidst Europe’s Most Fatal Winter Season for Backcountry Enthusiasts
An avalanche in the picturesque Val Ridanna, nestled within the Italian Alps, tragically claimed the lives of two individuals and…
March 23, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
25 Skiers Caught, 2 Killed In Avalanche In Italy
An avalanche in the high alpine terrain of South Tyrol, Italy, on Saturday claimed the lives of two skiers and…
March 22, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
Tragic Avalanche in South Tyrol Claims One Life and Leaves Several Injured as European Seasonal Death Toll Surpasses Historical Averages
The alpine community is mourning once again following a devastating avalanche in the Val Ridanna region of South Tyrol, Italy,…
March 22, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
A Poem for Fifty Years: The Enduring Legacy of the Northwest Avalanche Center
Fifty years is a significant milestone, a testament to enduring commitment and evolving expertise, especially when measured against the dynamic…
March 21, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Utah Avalanche Center Issues Special Advisory as Record Heat Triggers Widespread, Unpredictable Wet Avalanches Across Wasatch and Southeastern Idaho
The Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) has issued an urgent Special Avalanche Advisory, effective through Monday, March 23, 2026, encompassing every…
March 21, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Rusty Rustigian’s Return to NWAC: Spearheading a Technological Revolution in Avalanche Safety
Rusty Rustigian has returned to the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), stepping into the pivotal role of Product Manager and ushering…
March 20, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC’s Development and Communications Manager Shares Insights on Mission-Driven Work and the Evolving Landscape of Avalanche Safety
The Washington Trails Association (WTA) has long been a cornerstone of outdoor recreation advocacy in Washington State, but its vital…
March 20, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Welcomes New Volunteer and Communications Coordinator, Poised to Enhance Outreach and Volunteer Engagement
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has announced the appointment of its new Volunteer and Communications Coordinator, a role poised to…
