mission
October 04, 2026
Ski Training and Physical Health
An Orthopedic Surgeon’s Mission: Understanding, Treating, and Ultimately Preventing Alpine Skiing’s Most Feared Injury
The crisp winter air, the pristine corduroy of a freshly groomed morning trail, and the rush of gravity are the…
September 27, 2026
Ski Training and Physical Health
Keeping Skiers Out of the Operating Room: Inside Orthopedic Surgeon Greg Lichtman’s Mission to Prevent Devastating Knee Injuries
The crisp air of a winter morning on the slopes brings millions of enthusiasts to mountain resorts worldwide, but underneath…
September 20, 2026
Ski Training and Physical Health
Inside the Mind of an Orthopedic Surgeon: Dr. Greg Lichtman’s Mission to Eradicate Skiing’s Most Feared Injury
The modern winter sports industry generates billions of dollars globally, drawing millions of enthusiasts to alpine resorts each year to…
September 12, 2026
Ski Training and Physical Health
Inside the Operating Room and on the Slopes: Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Greg Lichtman’s Mission to Prevent Skiing’s Most Feared Injury
The crisp winter air of the Sierra Nevada mountains usually brings joy to thousands of weekend warriors and elite athletes…
July 19, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC’s Development and Communications Manager Shares Insights on Mission-Driven Work and the Evolving Backcountry Community
The Washington Avalanche Center (NWAC) is a vital organization dedicated to providing avalanche forecasts and safety information to backcountry enthusiasts…
July 19, 2026
Ski Training and Physical Health
Beyond the Operating Room: Dr. Greg Lichtman’s Mission to Reduce ACL Injuries in Alpine Skiing
The intersection of high-performance athletics and orthopedic medicine often centers on the recovery process, yet for Dr. Greg Lichtman, the…
July 06, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
Guardians of the Coastline: Dr. Ali Banwell’s Urgent Mission to Decode the Stability of Antarctica’s McMurdo Ice Shelf
At the southern extremity of the globe, where the terrestrial world meets the Southern Ocean, a specialized team of glaciologists…
June 23, 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 public safety in the mountainous regions of the Pacific…
June 15, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Development and Communications Manager Shares Insights into Mission-Driven Work and the Evolving Landscape of Avalanche Safety
The NorthWest Avalanche Center (NWAC) plays a critical role in safeguarding winter recreationists across the Pacific Northwest, providing essential avalanche…
June 02, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Fifty Years of Avalanche Forecasting: The NWAC’s Enduring Mission to Safeguard Winter Travelers
October 2025 marks a significant milestone for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), celebrating half a century of dedicated service to…
