Over the last year, as we updated our organization's mission, we've held considerable conversation about our vision and our values. NWAC is a community-powered organization that serves many different user groups who access the backcountry in the Pacific Northwest. At times over our history, those groups, or cross-sections of them have sometimes been on opposite ...
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NWAC's Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Written by NWAC Staff on June 25, 2020 .
Last update on June 25, 2020.
Why Women's Specific Avalanche Education Matters
Written by Brigit Anderson on Jan. 20, 2020 .
Last update on Jan. 20, 2020.
NWAC and SheJumps are partnering to provide a mentorship program aimed at aspiring female-identifying avalanche professionals. Mentees will work with active professionals in the avalanche industry to assist in a SheJumps AIARE Level 1 course, shadow professionals in their area of interest, and receive structured feedback and guidance. This program is designed to actively support ...
An ode to the data network: a poem by Mark Moore
Written by Mark Moore on May 8, 2017 .
Last update on May 8, 2017.
The NWAC Data Network
— Mark Moore, Founding Director of the Northwest Avalanche Center, May 2017
Weather data is real, it's not a fake.
It creates the snowpack like layers of a cake.
Whether the cake is solid—and stable when stressed…
Or fails and slides when put to a test.
It's all ...
Weather Stations Upgrade - Why we're asking for your help
Written by Charlotte Guard on May 4, 2017 .
Last update on Jan. 11, 2019.
As temperatures rise, we at the NWAC office are shifting gears to plan for the seasons ...