winter
May 19, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
35-Minute Workout for Ski Season: Optimizing Performance and Injury Prevention for the Upcoming Winter
As the final vestiges of the 2025/2026 ski season recede across North America, with only a select few resorts maintaining…
May 19, 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 its 50th anniversary. What…
May 18, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
Mammoth Mountain Extends 2026 Ski Season Through May as Colorado Resorts Conclude Winter Operations
Mammoth Mountain has officially announced an extension of its 2025-2026 ski and snowboard season, confirming that lifts will continue to…
May 18, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Western US Faces Ecological Crisis as Record Tick Surge Devastates Moose Populations and Elevates Human Health Risks Following Low-Snow Winter.
The Western United States is grappling with an unprecedented ecological crisis as a historically low-snow winter has precipitated a massive…
May 17, 2026
Ski Training and Physical Health
Building Elite Power Endurance for the Winter Season: A Comprehensive Guide to High-Intensity Ski Conditioning
The transition from the mild temperatures of autumn to the demanding conditions of the winter ski season requires more than…
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
Winter Sports Industry and Business
Late Season Snowstorms Boost Glacial Conditions in the Alps and Rockies as Southern Hemisphere Prepares for Winter
As the second week of May 2026 commences, a series of significant late-season weather systems has transformed the landscape of…
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 15, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
Bardonecchia Selected to Host 2029 FIS Para World Championships as FIS Council Finalizes Global Winter Sports Calendar in Slovenia
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) Council has formally concluded its Spring Meetings in Portorož, Slovenia, marking a significant…
May 13, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
The Extended Ski Season: A Look at the Nation’s Last Open Resorts Amidst a Challenging Winter
Despite a winter characterized by unpredictable weather patterns and fluctuating snowfall across many regions, the spirit of skiing and snowboarding…
