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!
Let’s take a look at this week’s mountain news:
- Georgian Ski Lift Malfunctions Seriously Injuring Two – WhiteLines.com – Did you see this video yet? So scary.
- Snowmobiler killed in avalanche near Mount Baker – BellinghamHerald.com – Sad news
- Four skiers feared dead after Swiss avalanche in Vallon d’Arbi – TheGuardian.com – Sad news from Switzerland.
- Crested Butte Mountain Resort joins up with Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass – DenverPost.com – The pass wars continue
- Avalanche Injures 6 US Soldiers During Mountain Warfare Training in Stowe, VT Backcountry Avalanche Today – SnowBrains.com – Wild story from Vermont.
- Update: Climbers presumed deceased after searchers find ropes in crevasse – JuneauEmpire.com –
- Danger of Muted Shades Replacing Bright Climbing Clothes – Gripped.com – What’s your clothing attire?
- Two Ultra Runners Attempting FKT on Great Himalayan Trail – TheAdventureBlog.Blogspot.ca – Good luck!
- Alterra Unveils $555 Million Dollar ‘Improvement Plan’ For 12 Ikon Pass Destinations – UnofficialNetwroks.com – Big news from ALterra!
- Bob Coomber Wants to Cross the Sierra in a Wheelchair – OutsideOnline.com – CooL!
- South Korea Bans Olympic Mogul Skiers for Life for Sexual Harassment – SnowBrains.com – Sexual harassment is no good.
Did we miss any backcountry news? Tell us in the comments below. Have an awesome week!
Sorry we’re a little slow this week. Lots of skiing to be done! =)
