Do you know what happened in the mountains this week? Here’s a selection of news, articles, posts, videos, photos, and other cool things that we think you’d like to know about. Enjoy!
- Snowboarder Survives Avalanche In Canada’s Glacier National Park – MountainJourney.com – A pair of backcountry riders triggered an size 3 avalanche on Bruins Ridge near Rogers Pass.
- $1.5 Billion In Improvements For Hemlock Ski Resort, BC – SnowBrains.com – This ski resort in Harrison Lake, BC is planning more lodging, 23 new chairlifts, bike systems, golf courses, and more.
- Avalanche On Elephant’s Back – Sierra Avalanche Center – The Sierra Avalanche Center released their report on a human triggered avalanche near Carson Pass.
- Solo Backcountry Skier Impaled Through Groin In Hyalite Canyon, Montana – MountainJourney.com – A lone backcountry skier fell and injured himself in the groin while skiing near History Rock in Montana’s Hyalite Canyon near Bozeman.
- Avalanche: Gunsignt – Utah Avalanche Center – The UAC released a report on a human triggered avalanche in Alta Ski Area.
- 2015 Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival Award Winners – MountainJourney.com – The Banff Centre hosted their annual Banff Mountain Festival last week. Here are the winners.
- Skier Caught In Avalanche Near Crested Butte Yesterday – SnowBrains.com – The Crested Butte Avalanche Center reported a human triggered slide near CB on 11/11.
- Special Avalanche Bulletin – Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center – The HPAC report 15 human triggered avalanches this week. USe caution.
- Watch: Skier Ian McIntosh Falls 1,600 Feet – OutsideOnline.com – In case you missed this ridiculous fall, watch it here.
- Rogers Pass Permit System In Effect – PowderCanada.com – Everyone wants to ski at Rogers Pass, permits go into effect on November 20th. Here’s what you need to know.
- Avalanche Safety Groups Merge – SnowIndustryNews.com – Project Zero and Backcountry Starts Here have merged to become The Avalanche Project.
