Avalanche
March 27, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC’s Volunteer Program Offers Pathway to Avalanche Safety Education and Membership Perks
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is actively seeking dedicated individuals to join its vital volunteer program, offering a unique opportunity…
March 27, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Fifty Years of Safeguarding the Snow: The Northwest Avalanche Center’s Enduring Legacy of Safety and Science
The 2025-26 winter season marks a profound milestone for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), celebrating half a century of dedicated…
March 26, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The 2025-2026 Winter Outlook: Navigating ENSO’s Subtle Shifts and Their Impact on Pacific Northwest Snowpack
The winter of 2024-2025 served as a stark reminder that a weak La Niña does not automatically translate into the…
March 26, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The Northwest Avalanche Center Leads National Initiative to Modernize Avalanche Forecast Delivery
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is spearheading a significant national effort to streamline and modernize how avalanche and mountain weather…
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…