Safety
October 10, 2026
FIS Alpine World Cup News
Mandatory FIS Airbag Regulations Transform Safety Protocols for the 2026-27 Nor-Am Cup Speed Season
The landscape of alpine ski racing is undergoing a fundamental shift in safety infrastructure as the International Ski and Snowboard…
October 07, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Blue Mountain Resort Deploys Automated Chairlift Monitoring Technology to Enhance Passenger Safety Ahead of the 2026/27 Winter Season
As North American ski resorts navigate the dual challenges of increasing skier volume and stringent safety regulatory environments, Blue Mountain…
September 29, 2026
Ski Gear and Technical Reviews
The Evolution of Winter Driving Safety: Nokian Tyres Introduces the Self-Adjusting Hakkapeliitta 01 with Adaptive Stud Technology
For decades, winter driving and outdoor recreation have shared an inherent paradox: the very meteorological conditions that produce pristine alpine…
September 29, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
The Fatal Gap: Why Cal/OSHA is Redefining Safety Standards for Avalanche Airbags
Between February 2025 and August 2026, California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) issued a series of significant citations…
September 10, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Celebrating Half a Century of Avalanche Forecasting: Mark Moore Reflects on 50 Years of the Northwest Avalanche Center
Fifty years of monitoring the complex snowpacks of the Pacific Northwest have culminated in a milestone anniversary for the Northwest…
July 25, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Fifty Years of Vigilance: The Northwest Avalanche Center’s Enduring Legacy in Avalanche Forecasting
The 2025-26 winter season marks a significant milestone for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC): 50 years of dedicated service to…
July 24, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The Winter 2024-2025 Snowpack Outlook: Navigating a Weak La Niña and the Nuances of ENSO
The winter of 2024-2025 is shaping up to be a complex meteorological puzzle for the Pacific Northwest, as forecasters analyze…
July 24, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Spearheads National Effort to Modernize Avalanche Forecasting with Collaborative Digital Tools
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is at the forefront of a significant initiative to streamline and modernize the delivery of…
July 24, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Yellowstone Bison’s Powerful Encounter With Vehicle Highlights Wildlife Safety Imperatives
A recent viral video emerging from the vast landscapes of Yellowstone National Park has captured the raw power of North…
July 23, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Fifty Years of Avalanche Safety: A Legacy of Forecasting and Education
This year marks a significant milestone for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), celebrating five decades of dedicated service in providing…
