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!
Body Of Skier Found After Avalanche...
Body of Skier Found After Getting Caught In An Avalanche After Skiing A Closed Run Called Jackpot Chute At Mt. Rose Ski Resort
Mt. Rose Ski Resort, Nevada - On December 10, 2016 two male skiers hiked up and skied a closed run...
Let G3 Ambassador and IFMGA/AMGA Mountain Guide Evan Stevens share a few pro tips on how to dig a snow pit.
Learn how to optimize your snow pit with Evan Stevens
Thanks to G3U and Evan Stevens for sharing these snow...
Powder Magazine hosted the 17th Annual Powder Awards in Breckenridge Colorado on December 8, 2016. The annual event shines the spotlight on the top ski films and best ski athletes in the industry from the past years. It's always...
Learn important tips about ski mountaineering with ACMG guide and G3 Ambassador Ross Berg. In this episode, you'll learn about identifying terrain, how to rope up, and deciding when to rope up on glaciers.
Watch Ski Mountaineering Tips 1 -...
Wind. It's a powerful way to explore the mountain environment. Check out Patagonia's Mountains of Wind film that highlights the world of snowkiting. There's something magical about harnessing the power of wind and combining it with a passion for...
Mount Morefreddo, Italy - On December 7, 2016 three off piste skiers slipped on ice on Mount Morefreddo (2770 m) in Val Troncea near Pragelato in Turin, Italy. The three skiers fell during their descent and were swept roughly...
The AMGA Tech Videos offer all sorts of useful info for mountain enthusiasts. In this episode, Patrick Ormond, AMGA Instructor Team Member, teaches you how to place ice screws.
Learn more about how to place ice screws:
Placing Ice Screws from American...
Shakhtyorsk, Sakhalin Island, Russia - On December 6, 2016 an 81-year-old man was killed in a roof avalanche in Shakhtyorsk on the west coast of Sakhalin Island in Russia.
According to TheSiberianTimes.com, after gathering water from a nearby spring the...
The Highway from Vancouver to Whistler passes some of the most beautiful and tantalizing mountains in British Columbia. These mountains are called the Tantalus Range and they are only accessible by helicopter. Skiing the Tantalus Range is an adventure that's on every skier's...
