Melissa Carrabine Appointed Executive Director of PSIA-AASI Central, Bringing Vision and Educational Leadership to Snowsports Instruction
Melissa Carrabine, a seasoned educator and passionate snowsports instructor, has been named the new executive director of PSIA-AASI Central, effective September. Her appointment signals a strategic move for the regional…
Avalanche Fatalities Reach Lowest Point in Over Two Decades During 2014-2015 Season, Education Efforts Highlighted
The 2014-2015 avalanche season, which officially concluded on April 30th, concluded with a notable and encouraging decline in fatalities, marking the lowest number of deaths recorded since 1991. While the…
Mark Gong’s Spring Collection: A Spectacle of Unrequited Love and Y2K Nostalgia Unveiled at Shanghai Fashion Week
The romantic narrative woven into Mark Gong’s latest collection for Spring, as presented at Shanghai Fashion Week, commenced with the potent, often disorienting, onset of a crush, culminating in what…
Core Stability: Enhancing Snow Sports Performance and Preventing Injury Through Strategic Training
The exhilaration of gliding down a snow-covered mountain, whether on skis or a snowboard, is a complex interplay of physics, skill, and athleticism. At the heart of mastering these dynamic…
Nick Meyers Featured on Popular Mechanics Cover for Mount Shasta Avalanche Expertise
Nick Meyers, a highly respected figure in the mountain safety community and a pivotal leader at the Mount Shasta Avalanche Center, has garnered national recognition with his prominent placement on…
Nehera’s Spring Collection Explores the Duality of Serenity and Disquiet
The latest collection from Nehera, helmed by Ladislav Zdút and his design team, delves into a fascinating dichotomy for the spring season, weaving together the languid allure of summer resort…
The Future of Snow: Rainmaker’s Drone Technology and the Quest to Save the American Ski Industry
The American ski industry, a sector that contributes over $58 billion annually to the national economy and supports approximately 75,000 jobs, is facing an existential crisis driven by the increasing…
Ink and Impact: Angel Lopez Collaborates with Protect Our Winters and Teton Gravity Research to Fuse Tattoo Artistry with Climate Advocacy
The intersection of subculture and environmentalism has reached a new milestone as tattoo artist Angel Lopez joins forces with Protect Our Winters (POW) and Teton Gravity Research (TGR) to launch…
Cutler, A Beloved Avalanche Dog of Mount Washington Avalanche Center, Mourned After Long and Dedicated Service
The mountain community is in mourning following the recent passing of Cutler, a highly respected avalanche rescue dog who served the Mount Washington Avalanche Center (MWAC) in New Hampshire with…
The Golden Age of Backcountry Skiing: Top Boots for Every Alpine Adventure
Published October 15, 2026 08:30 AM The landscape of backcountry skiing has undergone a revolution, transforming what was once a niche pursuit requiring significant compromise into an accessible and exhilarating…
