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:
- Steve McClure Makes the FA of Britain’s Hardest Route: Rainman (5.15b/9b) – Climbing.com – Congrats!
- Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center 2017-18 Winter Season Summary – SnowBrains.com – It’s going to be an epic spring in Cooke City.
- One American Ski Resort Just Had Their Snowiest Season Ever! – UnofficialNetworks.com – Who knows which resort beat their record?
- Zinke Signs Secretarial Orders to Increase Recreational Opportunities on Public Lands and Waters – DOI.gov – Well this is interesting news.
- Aspen’s Marolt twins to be inducted into U.S. Ski Hall of Fame – DenverPost.com – Congrats!
- This Man Is Hiking from Patagonia to Alaska – OutsideOnline.copm – Anyone else jealous?
- Trio of Climbers Make First Ascent of Jeannette Peak in Canada – TheAdventureBlog.Blogspot.com – Congrats!
- Look Pivot Bindings Recalled – Powder.com – Tell all of your friends that ski Look Pivots about this.
- Mountain Guides Accept Plea Bargain as they Face Charges of Manslaughter Over Avalanche Death of Skier they were Guiding – SnowBrains.com – Thoughts?
- The First Fodar Map of Denali – FairbanksFodar.com – This map is super detailed. Cool!
- Avalanche Nearly Carries Couple in Car Over Steep Embankment on the Kootenay Pass, BC – SnowBrains.com – Close call in BC.
- Fees Are Rising at National Parks—a Little Bit Anyway – Adventure-Journal.com – Will this stop you from visiting the National Parks this summer?
Did we miss any backcountry news? Tell us in the comments below. Have an awesome week!
