Science
July 17, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The 2025-2026 Winter Outlook: Navigating ENSO’s Subtle Signals for Pacific Northwest Snowpack
The winter of 2024-2025 served as a stark reminder that a weak La Niña does not automatically guarantee the deep,…
July 17, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) Spearheads National Initiative to Modernize Avalanche Forecasting and Mountain Safety Information
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is at the forefront of a significant technological advancement aimed at revolutionizing how avalanche and…
July 16, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Celebrates 50 Years of Avalanche Forecasting with a Vibrant Fall Event Season
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) marked a significant milestone this past fall, celebrating its 50th anniversary of providing critical avalanche…
July 16, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
A Poem for Fifty Years: The Enduring Legacy and Evolution of the Northwest Avalanche Center
Fifty years, a significant milestone, is being celebrated by the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), a testament to its enduring mission…
July 07, 2026
Ski Training and Physical Health
The Science of Longevity: How Targeted Resistance Training is Redefining Career Longevity and Injury Prevention for Winter Sports Athletes
The physical demands of high-performance skiing have long been understood through the lens of Newtonian physics, specifically the third law…
July 06, 2026
Ski Training and Physical Health
From Olympic Gold to AI-Driven Recovery Jonny Moseley Redefines the Science of Ski Longevity and Performance
In the competitive landscape of professional skiing, few names carry as much weight as Jonny Moseley, the 1998 Olympic gold…
July 05, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Fifty Years of Safeguarding Winter Travelers: The NWAC’s Enduring Legacy and Future Outlook
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), a vital organization dedicated to avalanche safety and forecasting in the Cascade and Olympic Mountains,…
July 05, 2026
Ski Training and Physical Health
Beyond the Burn: How Professional Fitting and Podiatric Science Are Mitigating the Risks of Permanent Foot Damage from Skiing
The long-standing culture of alpine skiing has often embraced physical discomfort as an inevitable tax for the thrill of the…
July 04, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Rusty Rustigian Returns to NWAC, Spearheading Digital Transformation and Collaborative Avalanche Safety Initiatives
Rusty Rustigian has returned to the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), a significant development signaling a strategic push towards enhanced digital…
July 02, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
A Deeper Look into the Heart of Avalanche Safety: An Interview with NWAC’s Development and Communications Manager
The NorthWest Avalanche Center (NWAC) stands as a critical organization dedicated to public safety in the winter backcountry. Central to…
