Science
October 08, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Deep Powder and Cultural Immersion Await in the Latest Segment from Actually It Is Rocket Science Featuring Maggie Voisin Teal Harle and Nick McNutt
The latest cinematic offering from Teton Gravity Research, titled Actually It Is Rocket Science, has officially unveiled its Japan segment,…
October 04, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
The Changing Face of Summer: Why Heat Waves are Intensifying and What the Science Tells Us
If your outdoor pursuits this summer have felt increasingly arduous, the data suggests your experience is not an anomaly. Heat…
September 19, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
The Science of the Sufferfest: Why Summer Heat Waves Are Becoming the New Normal
If your summer outdoor excursions have begun to feel less like recreation and more like an exercise in endurance, the…
September 12, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
The Escalating Science of Heat Waves and the Future of Outdoor Recreation in a Warming World
If recent summer excursions have felt more like grueling endurance tests than leisure activities, the meteorological data confirms that these…
September 11, 2026
Ski Training and Physical Health
Unlock Your Peak Ski Potential: The Science of Power Endurance Training for Winter Sports Enthusiasts
Despite the gravity-assisted nature of alpine skiing, elite athletes and seasoned coaches agree that navigating challenging terrain is an intensely…
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 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…