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June 02, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Hiker Rescued After 100-Foot Snow Slide on Pacific Crest Trail Near Kendall Katwalk, Triggering Eight-Hour Backcountry Operation
A harrowing incident unfolded this past weekend on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) near Snoqualmie Pass, where a 60-year-old hiker…
May 31, 2026
Global Snowboarding Culture
Asia-Pacific Clinches Inaugural Red Bull Features Cup After Unprecedented Three-Way Tie and Sudden-Death Showdown
The inaugural Red Bull Features Cup culminated in a dramatic and statistically improbable three-way tie, ultimately resolved by a high-stakes…
May 31, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Honoring a Legacy of Avalanche Forecasting in the Pacific Northwest: 50 Years of the Northwest Avalanche Center
The 2025-26 season marks a momentous occasion for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) as it commemorates 50 years of dedicated…
May 31, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Pacific Northwest Snowpack Outlook: Navigating a Weak La Niña and Neutral Winter Ahead
The winter of 2024-2025 presents a complex forecast for Pacific Northwest snow enthusiasts and water managers, with initial indications pointing…
May 25, 2026
FIS Alpine World Cup News
Mount Hood Race Team & Academy Seeks Visionary Program Director to Elevate Pacific Northwest Alpine Ski Racing Excellence
The Mount Hood Race Team & Academy (MHRTA), a cornerstone of youth alpine ski racing development in the Pacific Northwest,…
May 24, 2026
Global Snowboarding Culture
Red Bull Features Cup Culminates in Historic Three-Way Tie and Asia-Pacific’s Sudden-Death Triumph
The inaugural Red Bull Features Cup, a groundbreaking team-based snowboarding competition designed to challenge conventional contest formats, concluded in an…
May 24, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Winter 2025-26 Snowpack Outlook: Navigating ENSO Uncertainty for Pacific Northwest Mountains
The winter of 2024-25 offered a crucial lesson: a weak La Niña does not automatically guarantee the deep, mid-winter snowpacks…
May 18, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
New NWAC Volunteer and Communications Coordinator Brings Passion for Mission-Driven Work and Outdoor Industry to the Pacific Northwest
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has announced the appointment of its new Volunteer and Communications Coordinator, a role poised to…
May 17, 2026
Global Snowboarding Culture
Asia-Pacific Triumphs in Thrilling Red Bull Features Cup Debut After Unprecedented Three-Way Tie
The inaugural Red Bull Features Cup concluded in a dramatic and mathematically improbable three-way tie, ultimately resolved by an unforeseen…
May 15, 2026
FIS Alpine World Cup News
Mount Hood Race Team & Academy Seeks Visionary Program Director to Elevate Pacific Northwest Youth Alpine Ski Racing
The Mount Hood Race Team & Academy (MHRTA), a beacon of youth alpine ski racing excellence in the Pacific Northwest,…
