Safety
May 17, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Fifty Years of Safeguarding the Cascades: The Northwest Avalanche Center’s Enduring Legacy
The 2025-26 winter season marks a significant milestone for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), celebrating half a century of dedicated…
May 16, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Yellowstone National Park Officials Urge Visitors to Plan Ahead for Summer to Ensure Safety and Preserve Iconic Landscape
Yellowstone National Park officials are issuing a critical advisory to prospective summer visitors, emphasizing the paramount importance of thorough planning…
May 16, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The Winter 2024-2025 Snowpack Outlook: Navigating Weak La Niña Signals and Shifting Ocean Temperatures
The winter of 2024-2025 presents a complex forecasting landscape for Pacific Northwest snowpack enthusiasts and stakeholders, as the anticipated weak…
May 16, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The Northwest Avalanche Center Spearheads National Initiative to Modernize Avalanche Forecasting and Mountain Safety Information
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is at the forefront of a significant national undertaking to revolutionize how avalanche and mountain…
May 16, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Celebrating a Half-Century of Safety and Community: NWAC Rings in Winter with Landmark Events and a Look Towards the Future
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has successfully concluded a fall event season marked by significant milestones, including its 50th anniversary…
May 14, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
Manslaughter Verdict in Flaine Skiing Fatality Sparks Global Debate Over Piste Safety and Reckless Behavior
On May 6, 2026, the Bonneville judicial court in Haute-Savoie, France, delivered a significant verdict in a case that has…
May 11, 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 50 years of dedicated…
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…
