Rescue
April 20, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Injured Colorado Backcountry Skier Evacuated by Mountain Rescue Aspen
Pitkin County, Colorado – A backcountry skier sustained a significant knee injury on Sunday afternoon, necessitating a complex rescue operation…
April 20, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
A Poem Celebrates 50 Years of the Northwest Avalanche Center
October 2025 marks a significant milestone for avalanche safety and forecasting in the Pacific Northwest, as the Northwest Avalanche Center…
April 19, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Rusty Rustigian: A Decade of Dedication and Digital Innovation at NWAC
Rusty Rustigian’s journey with the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is a compelling narrative of evolving commitment, marked by his return…
April 19, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC’s Development and Communications Manager Discusses Mission, Community, and the Evolving Landscape of Avalanche Safety
The NorthWest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has long been a cornerstone of winter safety in the Pacific Northwest, providing critical avalanche…
April 18, 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 welcomed a new Volunteer and Communications Coordinator, a move poised to significantly bolster its…
April 18, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Heroic Rescue in Pritchett Canyon Highlights Evolving Backcountry Safety and Technology in Moab
What began as a quintessential spring break adventure for a family of four exploring the rugged beauty of Moab’s Pritchett…
April 18, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Announces Enhanced Volunteer Program Offering Avalanche Education Opportunities
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has significantly expanded its volunteer program, introducing a compelling incentive structure that offers dedicated volunteers…
April 18, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Honoring a Legacy of Avalanche Forecasting in the Pacific Northwest
The 2025-26 season marks a momentous occasion for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC): 50 years of dedicated service to the…
April 17, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Winter 2025-26 Snowpack Outlook: Navigating Weak La Niña and Neutral ENSO Conditions in the Pacific Northwest
The winter of 2024-25 offered a stark reminder that a weak La Niña does not automatically guarantee the deep, mid-winter…
April 17, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Spearheads National Initiative to Revolutionize Avalanche and Mountain Weather Forecasting
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is at the forefront of a significant technological undertaking aimed at modernizing and standardizing how…
