Safety
May 10, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Development and Communications Manager Shares Insights on Mission-Driven Work and the Evolving Landscape of Avalanche Safety
The NorthWest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is a vital organization dedicated to providing critical avalanche forecasts and safety information to the…
May 10, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
New Volunteer and Communications Coordinator Joins NWAC to Enhance Backcountry Safety and Community Engagement
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has announced the appointment of a new Volunteer and Communications Coordinator, a role poised to…
May 10, 2026
European Ski Resort News
Flaine Instructor Convicted of Manslaughter in Tragic Ski Accident, Sentence Raises Safety Concerns
Flaine, France – May 2nd, 2026 – A 43-year-old ski instructor has been convicted of manslaughter in connection with the…
May 10, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC’s Volunteer Program Offers Pathway to Professional Avalanche Education and Membership Perks
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is extending a significant opportunity for individuals passionate about avalanche safety and the preservation of…
May 09, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Honoring a Legacy of Avalanche Forecasting in the Pacific Northwest
The 2025-26 winter season marks a monumental occasion for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), celebrating 50 years of dedicated service…
May 09, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
A Weak La Niña Signal Fades, Portending a Near-Average Pacific Northwest Snowpack for 2025-2026
The winter of 2024-2025 served as a stark reminder that a weak La Niña, long anticipated to deliver the deep,…
May 09, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Glacier National Park Confirms First Fatal Bear Encounter Since 1998, Sparking Renewed Focus on Backcountry Safety Protocols
The serene, rugged expanse of Glacier National Park, celebrated for its pristine wilderness and abundant wildlife, was tragically punctuated this…
May 09, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Northwest Avalanche Center Spearheads National Initiative to Modernize Avalanche Forecasting and Mountain Safety Information
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is spearheading a significant national effort to modernize and standardize how avalanche forecasts and crucial…
May 08, 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 concluded a highly successful fall event season, marked by robust community engagement and a…
May 08, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Utah Forges New Path in E-Bike Regulation with Comprehensive Safety and Classification Law
As of May 6, 2026, Utah has officially ushered in a new era for trail and road safety, marking a…
