Safety

NWAC Announces Enhanced Volunteer Program Offering Avalanche Education Opportunities

The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has significantly expanded its volunteer program, introducing a compelling incentive structure that offers dedicated volunteers…

Honoring a Legacy of Avalanche Forecasting in the Pacific Northwest

The 2025-26 season marks a momentous occasion for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC): 50 years of dedicated service to the…

Winter 2025-26 Snowpack Outlook: Navigating Weak La Niña and Neutral ENSO Conditions in the Pacific Northwest

The winter of 2024-25 offered a stark reminder that a weak La Niña does not automatically guarantee the deep, mid-winter…

NWAC Spearheads National Initiative to Revolutionize Avalanche and Mountain Weather Forecasting

The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is at the forefront of a significant technological undertaking aimed at modernizing and standardizing how…

NWAC Celebrates 50 Years of Avalanche Forecasting with Engaging Fall Events and Community Focus

The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) marked a significant milestone in its history by celebrating its 50th anniversary of providing crucial…

Maximizing Ski Season Performance and Safety through Comprehensive Year-Round Conditioning and Modern Orthopedic Strategies

The annual transition from autumnal preparations to the first descent of the winter season represents a critical window for alpine…

AvalancheClarity App Revolutionizes Off-Piste Safety Information Accessibility Across Europe

London, UK – April 5, 2026 – In a significant development for winter sports enthusiasts venturing off-piste, a new free…

A Poem to Celebrate 50 Years of NWAC, Written by Mark Moore (NWAC Co-founder), October 2025

Fifty years of dedication to avalanche safety and forecasting have culminated in a poignant reflection by one of its founding…

The Biomechanics of Prevention: Dr. Greg Lichtman on Reducing ACL Injuries and the Future of Ski Safety

The intersection of high-performance athletics and orthopedic medicine has long focused on the "repair" phase of injury—the surgical techniques and…

Rusty Rustigian’s Enduring Commitment Fuels Technological Innovation and Safety at NWAC

Rusty Rustigian’s journey with the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is a testament to dedication, evolving expertise, and a profound commitment…