Rescue
May 24, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Launches Enhanced Volunteer Program Offering Premium Avalanche Education and Membership Benefits
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has unveiled an invigorated volunteer program designed to significantly deepen its appreciation for the individuals…
May 24, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Northwest Avalanche Center Celebrates 50 Years of Lifesaving Forecasting and Education
The 2025-26 winter season marks a significant milestone for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), as the organization proudly commemorates 50…
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 23, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Leads National Initiative to Modernize Avalanche Forecast Delivery
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is spearheading a significant national effort to streamline and modernize how avalanche and mountain weather…
May 23, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Celebrates 50 Years of Avalanche Forecasting with a Robust Fall Event Season
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has marked its 50th anniversary with a series of successful fall events designed to foster…
May 19, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Dramatic Helicopter Rescue on Mount Si’s Haystack Underscores Perils of Spring Mountaineering Amidst Challenging Conditions
A harrowing helicopter rescue unfolded on Mount Si’s treacherous Haystack Rock on a recent Saturday morning, culminating in the extraction…
May 19, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
A Half-Century of Safeguarding Winter Travelers: NWAC Celebrates 50 Years of Avalanche Forecasting and Education
October 2025 marks a significant milestone for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), as the organization commemorates its 50th anniversary. What…
May 18, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Rusty Rustigian Returns to NWAC, Spearheading Crucial Technological Advancements for Avalanche Safety
Rusty Rustigian has returned to the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), taking on the vital role of Product Manager. This strategic…
May 18, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC’s Development and Communications Manager Shares Insights into 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 Washington and…
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…
