Do you know what happened in the mountains this week? Here’s a selection of mountain 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:
- The world’s oldest heli-skier is this Murrysville man. He’s 91. – Post-Gazette.com – Who else wants to be like this guy?
- Himalaya Fall 2018: Australian Climber Perishes on Ama Dablam – TheAdventureBlog.BlogSpot.com – Sad news from Ama Dablam.
- Austrian snowboarder Anna Gasser makes history as the first woman to land a cab triple 1260, a move she was terrified to even try – BusinessInsider.com – Rad!
- Ultrarunner Completes Alaska to Florida Journey on Foot – TheAdventureBlog.BlogSpot.com – Congrats! 5384 miles in 98 days!
- Study: Exposure to nature improves well-being by expanding space perception and reducing impulsivity – PsyPost.org – Go outside. It’s good for you.
- American is Skiing to South Pole for the Speed Record – Gripped.com – Good luck!
- New Zealand Ends New Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration – EcoWatch.com – Good news from NZ.
- Heather ‘Anish’ Anderson Finishes Triple Crown Hiking in Calendar Year – GearJunkie.com – She completed the feat in just 251 days, 20 hours, and 10 minutes!
- Croda Marcora (Sorapis, Dolomites), downhill skiing on the SO wall – PlanetMountain.com – Congats on this probably 1st descent of the SW wall of Croda Marcora in the Dolomites.
- Illya Bakhmet-Smolenskyi Becomes Youngest to Send 5.14d – Gripped.com – 5.14d at age 13. Badass.
- Vail Mountain, CO Receives Authorization for ‘World-Class Training & Competition’ Terrain Expansion and New Lift – SnowBrains.com – Vail to expand by 42 acres…
Have an awesome week!
