Avalanche
April 29, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Three Hikers Caught and Carried in Significant Avalanche on Peak 3 in Chugach State Park
Three hikers experienced a harrowing ordeal on Saturday, April 25th, 2026, when they were caught and carried by a substantial…
April 27, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Fifty Years of Avalanche Awareness: NWAC Marks Half a Century of Saving Lives
October 2025 marks a significant milestone for avalanche safety in the Pacific Northwest as the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) celebrates…
April 26, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Rusty Rustigian’s Enduring Impact on Avalanche Safety and NWAC’s Digital Future
Rusty Rustigian’s journey with the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is a testament to dedication, innovation, and the evolving landscape of…
April 26, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Development & Communications Manager Reflects on Mission-Driven Work and the Evolving Landscape of Avalanche Safety
The NorthWest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is a vital organization dedicated to providing avalanche forecasts and safety information to the public,…
April 26, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
New Volunteer and Communications Coordinator Joins Northwest Avalanche Center to Enhance Outreach and Safety Initiatives
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has announced the appointment of a new Volunteer and Communications Coordinator, a move aimed at…
April 25, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Launches Robust Volunteer Program Offering Elite Avalanche Education and Membership Perks
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has unveiled an expanded and enhanced volunteer program designed to express profound gratitude for its…
April 25, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Honoring a Legacy of Avalanche Forecasting in the Pacific Northwest
The 2025-26 season marks a monumental milestone for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) as it commemorates 50 years of dedicated…
April 25, 2026
European Ski Resort News
New Findings From Swiss Institute Reveal Counterintuitive Avalanche Dynamics
The long-standing debate surrounding the stability of snowpack under pressure has been significantly advanced by groundbreaking research from the Institute…
April 25, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Winter Outlook: Navigating the Nuances of ENSO and Pacific Northwest Snowpack
The winter of 2024-2025 presents a complex meteorological puzzle for the Pacific Northwest, with forecasters emphasizing that a weak La…
April 24, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The Northwest Avalanche Center Leads National Effort to Modernize Avalanche Forecasting
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is at the forefront of a significant initiative to overhaul and modernize how avalanche and…
