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!
- Ski Tourer Killed In Avalanche On Surenjoch In Graubünden, Switzerland – A Mountain Journey – A 21-year-old ski tourer was killed in an avalanche near Piz Sardona in Switzerland.
- Ski Mountaineer Killed In Avalanche On Pizzo Stella In Italy – A Mountain Journey – A ski mountaineer died as a result of an avalanche on Pizzo Stella in northern Italy.
- Watch: Jeremy Jones Rides 20,000ft First Descent – UnofficialNetworks.com – Big lines at high altitude. Impressive
- Swedish Ski Tourer Killed In Avalanche in Romsdal, Norway – A Mountain Journey – A 54-year-old Swedish backcountry skier was killed in an avalanche in Romsdal, Norway.
- RECALL: Mountain Safety Research Avalanche Probes – A Mountain Journey – Share this one with your friends.
- Bodies of Alex Lowe and David Bridges Found On Shishapangma – A Mountain Journey – After going missing 16 years ago in an avalanche, the bodies of Alex Lowe and David Bridges were found preserved in glacial ice.
- SNOTEL Data: The Current Western US Snowpack – May 1, 2016 – A Mountain Journey – There’s still plenty of snow out there. Hope you’re earning your turns.
- Russian Mountaineer Missing In Nepal’s Himalayas – NewIndianExpress.com – A 51-year-old Russian climber was declared missing after climbing 6091 m Pisang Peak in the Upper Manang.
- Skiing The Hardrock 100 – OutsideOnline.com – Pretty impressive stuff.
Did we miss any backcountry news? Tell us in the comments below. Have an awesome week!
