Do you know what happened in the mountains this week? Here’s a selection of backcountry news, articles, posts, videos, photos, and other cool things that we think you’d like to know about. Enjoy!
- SNOTEL Data: The Current Western US Snowpack – January 1, 2017 – A Mountain Journey – The snow is piling up. Where are you going to go skiing this month?
- Solo Ski Tourer Killed In Avalanche On Krahbergzinken Near Schladming, Austria – A Mountain Journey – Sad news out of Austria…
- Snowmobiler Killed In Avalanche Near Valemount, BC – A Mountain Journey – Sad news out of British Columbia…
- What You Don’t Know About People Can Kill You In Avalanche – RGJ.com – Good read about avalanche safety.
- Avalanche Kills Skier Near White Pass, Washington (UPDATED) – A Mountain Journey – Sad news out of Washington…
- Swedish Nurse Skis Solo To South Pole | Sets New World Record – A Mountain Journey – Congrats to Johanna Davidsson!
- Avalanche On Mount Juneau In Juneau, Alaska Caught On Camera – A Mountain Journey – Crazy avalanche footage from AK.
- Shepherd Killed In Avalanche In Naryn Region Of Kyrgyzstan – A Mountain Journey – Sad news out of Kyrgyzstan…
- Skiers lost On Mount Seymour spending New Years Eve In The Backcountry – CBC.ca – Two skiers rang in the New Year from the backcountry after getting lost.
- Missing Snowboarder Found Dead at Bottom of 500′ Cliff Near Grand Targhee Ski Resort, WY – SnowBrains – Sad news about the missing snowboarder from Targhee…
- Man Hospitalized After. Being Caught In Avalanche On Rogers Pass – RevelstokeReview.com – A backcountry skier had a close call while skiing up NRC Gully.
- Skiers Walk Away After Being Caught In Turnagain Pass Avalanche, But Danger Remains – ADN.com – Close call in AK.
- Two New National Monuments Created In Utah And Nevada – NationalGeographic.com – Obama declared two new national monuments this week: Gold Butte and Bears Ears.
- Batteries for Pulse Barrvyox & Element Barryvox – MammutAvalancheSafety.com – Read this if you have a Barryvox.
- Snow Fell In The Sahara For The First Time In 37 Years – IFLScience.com – Snow in the Sahara? Wow. Check out the pics.
- Three Skiers Rescued From Grand Teton National Park On Christmas Day – UnofficialNetworks.com – These guys got lost in the JHMR backcountry.
- WATCH: The Ladies of Squaw Alpine Ski Patrol Release 2017 Calendar – UnofficialNetworks.com – Everyone needs a calendar. This one might be a good one to pick up.
- This Bill Could Make Outdoor Expenses Tax Deductible – GearJunkie.com – Would you appreciate a tax deduction for buying gear?
- WATCH: 153 Skiers Trapped In Cable Cars For 7 Hours In The Italian Alps (93mph Winds) – UnofficialNetworks.com – Stuck in a cable car for 7 hours due to wind doesn’t sound like a great way to spend the day.
- 21 FEET of Snow in Jackson Hole, WY This Winter | “Sorry For Partying…” – SnowBrains.com – That’s a lot of snow.
- Mother Killed, 2 Children Injured In Chairlift Accident – CBSNews.com – Tragic news.
Did we miss any backcountry news? Tell us in the comments below. Have an awesome week!
