Avalanche
May 17, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC’s Volunteer Program Offers Significant Rewards, Including Professional Avalanche Education
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is actively seeking dedicated volunteers to support its vital mission, offering a robust rewards program…
May 17, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Fifty Years of Safeguarding the Cascades: The Northwest Avalanche Center’s Enduring Legacy
The 2025-26 winter season marks a significant milestone for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), celebrating half a century of dedicated…
May 16, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The Winter 2024-2025 Snowpack Outlook: Navigating Weak La Niña Signals and Shifting Ocean Temperatures
The winter of 2024-2025 presents a complex forecasting landscape for Pacific Northwest snowpack enthusiasts and stakeholders, as the anticipated weak…
May 16, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The Northwest Avalanche Center Spearheads National Initiative to Modernize Avalanche Forecasting and Mountain Safety Information
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is at the forefront of a significant national undertaking to revolutionize how avalanche and mountain…
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…
