Vail Resorts Releases Opening Dates for 2026/27 Winter
The Unveiling of Target Dates: A Glimmer of Winter Hope As summer draws to a close and autumn’s chill begins to hint at the change of seasons, Vail Resorts, 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…
Ski Portillo Buried Under Historic 23+ Feet of Snow, Extends Season Through October 12, 2026, Signifying a Landmark Southern Hemisphere Winter.
While the Northern Hemisphere swelters in summer heat and mountain biking trails see peak activity, the Chilean Andes are experiencing an unprecedented winter, with Ski Portillo emerging as the epicenter…
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…
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…
Cutler, A Beloved Avalanche Dog, Honored for a Decade of Service on Mount Washington
The Mount Washington Avalanche Center (MWAC) is mourning the loss of Cutler, a highly respected avalanche rescue dog who dedicated 11 years of his life to ensuring the safety of…
Bruce Tremper Retires After Nearly Three Decades Leading Utah Avalanche Center, Mark Staples Takes Helm
The Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) announced that Bruce Tremper, a towering figure in avalanche safety and education, will retire from his long-standing role as Director of the Forest Service’s Utah…
The Flathead Avalanche Center Achieves Daily Advisory Milestone Through Dedication and Community Support
The Flathead Avalanche Center (FAC) has reached a significant milestone in its mission to provide critical avalanche safety information, now issuing daily advisories for the vast expanse of the Flathead…
Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Accuses Ski Industry Giants of Widespread Price Fixing and Collusion
The winter sports community, long accustomed to the steady climb of lift ticket and season pass prices, is now confronted with a federal class-action lawsuit that alleges these escalating costs…
The Unseen Victory: U.S. Avalanche Fatalities Remain Stable Despite a Boom in Backcountry Recreation
The winter of 1994/95 marked a different era for winter backcountry enthusiasts and avalanche safety professionals in the United States. Back then, the landscape of avalanche awareness and risk management…
