Safety
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…
July 22, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Extreme Winds Threaten Mountain Biker’s Safety at Polish Resort as Tree Falls Near Chairlift
Extreme weather conditions recently created a harrowing situation at the Złoty Groń ski and bike resort in Poland, when powerful…
July 22, 2026
FIS Alpine World Cup News
Sam Streletsky Joins Kelly Brush Foundation to Lead Ski Racing Safety
The Kelly Brush Foundation (KBF), a Vermont-based nonprofit dedicated to improving ski racing safety and empowering individuals with spinal cord…
July 21, 2026
FIS Alpine World Cup News
FIS Homologation: The Unseen Crucible Forging Safety and Fairness on the World’s Alpine Ski Racing Stages
Before any ski area can aspire to host an international alpine race, from a local FIS event to the prestigious…
July 21, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
Autonomous Drone Technology Set to Redefine Alpine Safety Standards Following Successful Trials in Val Thorens
The integration of autonomous aerial systems into the high-altitude environment of the French Alps has marked a significant milestone in…
July 20, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Fatal Lightning Strike Claims Hiker on American Fork Twin Peaks, Sparking Urgent Mountain Safety Reminders
A summer thunderstorm above Utah’s renowned Alta and Snowbird resorts turned tragically fatal on Saturday afternoon when a 59-year-old hiker…
