As part of the center's "Know Before You Go" campaign, experts with NWAC are educating the public about the warning signs of avalanche dangers while skiing, snowboarding and hiking.
According to a report by the Northwest Avalanche Center, we have had more deaths from avalanches of people recreating nationally than during any other similar period in 100 years.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Public Affairs Officer Robin Demario says conditions are favorable for human-triggered avalanches
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The Northwest Avalanche Center has issued an avalanche warning for Stevens Pass and is also saying the danger level for avalanches on the east slopes of the Cascades is high.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Public Affairs Officer Robin DeMario says travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended...