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Retired Teacher Des Rubens Tragically Fell 1000 Feet Into Crevasse While Climbing Finsteraarhorn In Switzerland
Finsteraarhorn, Switzerland - In early July 2016, Des Rubens, 64, tragically fell 1000 feet into a glacial crevasse on the 14,022' Finsteraarhorn - the highest peak in...
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!
Mountain Biker Killed By Grizzly Bear...
When you're in the backcountry you need to master certain skills like rigging a rappel. Learn how to do it correctly as your life will depend on it. Watch this short video featuring UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain guide Joe Vallone as he walks you through...
It's summer. The snow has essentially melted away. There may be some lingering turns to be had in north facing couloirs, permanent snowfields, or hidden zones, but for most people it's time to go climbing, hiking, peak bagging, or mountain...
Seattle, WA - On June 30, 2016 the Northwest Avalanche Center announced that Scott Schell will be the new Executive Director of NWAC. Schell was previously the NWAC's Program Director for the past five years. His new positions begins...
US Forest Service Law Enforcement Officer Brad Treat Attacked And Killed By Grizzly Bear While Mountain Biking Near Glacier National Park
West Glacier, Montana - At around 2 PM on Wednesday, June 29, Brad Treat, 38, was killed by a grizzly...
This GoPro Video Shows Why You Need To Add The Super C Couloir To Your Skiing Bucket List
Watch GoPro athlete Chris Davenport ski the Super C Couloir in Portillo, Chile in perfect conditions. This really makes us excited to go skiing! If...
The Kees Brenninkmeyer Foundation Donates $700K USD To Spearhead Huts Committee
Whistler, British Columbia - On Monday, June 27, 2016 the Spearhead Huts Committee announced a donation of $700,000 USD ($915,00 CDN) from the Brenninkmeyer family of the Kees and...
AMGA and OR's Climbing Fundamentals Video Series | Belaying: Assist From Above
Need to help your second through the crux? Learn the Vector Pull and the 3 To 1 to assist a climber from above while belaying. Watch this video...
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!
New Zealand IFMGA Guide Killed In...
