Rescue
June 22, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
New Volunteer and Communications Coordinator Joins NWAC to Enhance Outreach and Safety Education
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has welcomed a new Volunteer and Communications Coordinator, a strategic appointment aimed at bolstering the…
June 22, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Launches Enhanced Volunteer Program Offering Exclusive Avalanche Education Opportunities
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has significantly expanded its volunteer program, introducing a compelling incentive structure designed to attract and…
June 21, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Honoring a Legacy of Avalanche Forecasting in the Pacific Northwest
The 2025-26 season marks a tremendous milestone for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC)—50 years of operation, serving the Pacific Northwest…
June 21, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The Pacific Northwest’s Winter 2025-2026 Snowpack Outlook: Navigating Weak La Niña Signals and Emerging Predictors
The upcoming winter in the Pacific Northwest, spanning 2025-2026, presents a complex meteorological puzzle, with early forecasts indicating a potentially…
June 21, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) Spearheads National Digital Transformation of Avalanche Forecasting
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is spearheading a significant digital transformation initiative aimed at modernizing and standardizing the delivery of…
June 21, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Celebrates 50 Years of Avalanche Forecasting with a Robust Fall Event Season
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) marked a significant milestone this fall, celebrating its 50th anniversary of providing critical avalanche forecasting…
June 20, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
A Poem to Celebrate 50 Years of NWAC, Written by Mark Moore (NWAC Co-founder), October 2025
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is poised to commemorate its 50th anniversary in October 2025, a significant milestone for an…
June 19, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Unprepared Paddleboarders Receive Citations After Rescue On Popular Colorado Reservoir
A routine paddleboarding excursion on Dillon Reservoir, a jewel of Colorado’s high country, took a perilous turn recently when two…
June 16, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Rusty Rustigian’s Journey from Volunteer to Tech Innovator at NWAC
Rusty Rustigian’s tenure at the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is a compelling narrative of dedication, evolving roles, and a significant…
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…
