Rescue
July 17, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Fifty Years of Vigilance: The Northwest Avalanche Center’s Enduring Legacy of Mountain Safety
The 2025-26 winter season marks a monumental occasion for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) as it celebrates five decades of…
July 17, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The 2025-2026 Winter Outlook: Navigating ENSO’s Subtle Signals for Pacific Northwest Snowpack
The winter of 2024-2025 served as a stark reminder that a weak La Niña does not automatically guarantee the deep,…
July 17, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) Spearheads National Initiative to Modernize Avalanche Forecasting and Mountain Safety Information
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is at the forefront of a significant technological advancement aimed at revolutionizing how avalanche and…
July 16, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Celebrates 50 Years of Avalanche Forecasting with a Vibrant Fall Event Season
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) marked a significant milestone this past fall, celebrating its 50th anniversary of providing critical avalanche…
July 16, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
A Poem for Fifty Years: The Enduring Legacy and Evolution of the Northwest Avalanche Center
Fifty years, a significant milestone, is being celebrated by the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), a testament to its enduring mission…
July 15, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Day Hike Turns Into 48 Hour Backcountry Excursion In Colorado Search And Rescue Operation
A seemingly routine day hike in Colorado’s rugged Sangre de Cristo Wilderness took an unexpected and prolonged turn, transforming into…
July 13, 2026
European Ski Resort News
Val Thorens Pioneers Drone Technology in Mountain Rescue Operations
Val Thorens, France – July 13, 2026 – The pioneering integration of advanced drone technology into mountain rescue operations at…
July 05, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Fifty Years of Safeguarding Winter Travelers: The NWAC’s Enduring Legacy and Future Outlook
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), a vital organization dedicated to avalanche safety and forecasting in the Cascade and Olympic Mountains,…
July 04, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Rusty Rustigian Returns to NWAC, Spearheading Digital Transformation and Collaborative Avalanche Safety Initiatives
Rusty Rustigian has returned to the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), a significant development signaling a strategic push towards enhanced digital…
July 02, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
A Deeper Look into the Heart of Avalanche Safety: An Interview with NWAC’s Development and Communications Manager
The NorthWest Avalanche Center (NWAC) stands as a critical organization dedicated to public safety in the winter backcountry. Central to…
