Sidecountry: Rated R
The allure of untouched powder, the thrill of fresh tracks, and the promise of an expansive, untamed mountain experience are drawing an increasing number of skiers and snowboarders beyond the…
United States Avalanche Fatalities Reach Historic Low During 2014-2015 Season as Education Efforts Offset Increasing Backcountry Participation
As the 2014-2015 winter season draws to an official close on April 30, preliminary data from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) and the United States Forest Service indicates a…
Nick Meyers, Director of the Mount Shasta Avalanche Center and Lead Climbing Ranger on Mount Shasta, Featured on Popular Mechanics Cover
The esteemed Mount Shasta Avalanche Center (MSAC) has proudly announced that its Director, Nick Meyers, a seasoned expert in high-altitude safety and avalanche rescue, has graced the cover of the…
Legacy of Service: Mount Washington Avalanche Center Mourns the Passing of Veteran Rescue Dog Cutler
The Mount Washington Avalanche Center and the broader New England mountaineering community are mourning the loss of Cutler, a dedicated avalanche rescue dog who served the White Mountain National Forest…
A Legacy of Snow Safety Bruce Tremper Retires from the Utah Avalanche Center as Mark Staples is Named Successor
The Utah Avalanche Center has officially announced the retirement of its long-standing director, Bruce Tremper, who will step down from his role with the United States Forest Service at the…
Utah Avalanche Center Launches Comprehensive Update to Know Before You Go Youth Education Program and Global Awareness Initiative
The Utah Avalanche Center (UAC), in a landmark collaboration with several of North America’s leading snow safety organizations, has officially released a comprehensive update to its "Know Before You Go"…
Steady Survival Rates Amidst a Backcountry Boom: Analyzing Two Decades of U.S. Avalanche Fatality Trends
The landscape of American winter recreation has undergone a seismic shift since the mid-1990s, transitioning from a niche pursuit for a dedicated few into a mainstream industry defined by high-tech…
New Educational Video Released on Avalanche Problems to Enhance Avalanche Safety Advisories
A significant advancement in avalanche safety education has been announced with the release of a new, comprehensive video detailing the application of "Avalanche Problems" within daily avalanche advisories. This innovative…
Sidecountry: Rated R
The landscape of American winter recreation is undergoing a profound transformation as the boundaries between managed ski resorts and the wild backcountry continue to blur. While many of the premier…
2014-2015 Avalanche Season Sees Lowest Fatality Count in Over Two Decades, Education Efforts Highlighted
The 2014-2015 avalanche season concluded on April 30th with a notable decrease in fatalities across the United States, marking the lowest number of avalanche-related deaths recorded since 1991. A total…
