Avalanche
May 16, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Celebrating a Half-Century of Safety and Community: NWAC Rings in Winter with Landmark Events and a Look Towards the Future
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has successfully concluded a fall event season marked by significant milestones, including its 50th anniversary…
May 12, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
American Mountaineer Shelley Johannesen Dies in Mount Makalu Avalanche After Successful Summit
Shelley Johannesen, a revered 59-year-old American mountaineer and co-founder of the bespoke adventure outfitter Dash Adventures, has tragically passed away…
May 11, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
European Avalanche Fatalities Reach Critical Levels as 2025/2026 Season Surpasses Historical Averages Following Late Spring Tragedies
The European 2025/26 winter season has officially become one of the deadliest in recent decades, with the total number of…
May 11, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
A Half-Century of Safeguarding Winter Travelers: NWAC Celebrates 50 Years of Avalanche Forecasting and Education
October 2025 marks a significant milestone for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), as the organization commemorates 50 years of dedicated…
May 10, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Development and Communications Manager Shares Insights on Mission-Driven Work and the Evolving Landscape of Avalanche Safety
The NorthWest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is a vital organization dedicated to providing critical avalanche forecasts and safety information to the…
May 10, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
New Volunteer and Communications Coordinator Joins NWAC to Enhance Backcountry Safety and Community Engagement
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has announced the appointment of a new Volunteer and Communications Coordinator, a role poised to…
May 10, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC’s Volunteer Program Offers Pathway to Professional Avalanche Education and Membership Perks
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is extending a significant opportunity for individuals passionate about avalanche safety and the preservation of…
May 09, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Honoring a Legacy of Avalanche Forecasting in the Pacific Northwest
The 2025-26 winter season marks a monumental occasion for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), celebrating 50 years of dedicated service…
May 09, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
A Weak La Niña Signal Fades, Portending a Near-Average Pacific Northwest Snowpack for 2025-2026
The winter of 2024-2025 served as a stark reminder that a weak La Niña, long anticipated to deliver the deep,…
May 09, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Northwest Avalanche Center Spearheads National Initiative to Modernize Avalanche Forecasting and Mountain Safety Information
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is spearheading a significant national effort to modernize and standardize how avalanche forecasts and crucial…
