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!
- Patagonia Will Fix Your Old Stuff, Sell It, And Pay You – GearJunkie.com – Here’s some totally awesome news!
- WYDOT Triggers Avalanche – JHNewsAndGuide.com – And this one crosses the road…
- Avalanche Kills Hiker On Esja Mountain Near Reykjavik, Iceland – A Mountain Journey – Sad news from Iceland.
- SNOTEL Data: The Current Western US Snowpack – February 1, 2017 – A Mountain Journey – How’s the snow where you’re skiing?
- 1st Stage of the Swatch Freeride World Tour Cancelled in Chamonix | Event Relocates to Vallnord-Arcalís, Andorra – SnowBrains.com – Safety first. The next stop begins next week.
- At Least 7 People Killed In Avalanches In Tajikistan – A Mountain Journey – Sad news from Tajikistan.
- Gallery: Browse Over 100 Of Next Year’s Ski Products – FreeSkier.com – Attention all gear heads. Check out what’s in store for next season.
- Moose Triggers Avalanche On Hatcher Pass, Alaska – A Mountain Journey – Animals trigger avalanches too.
- 3 Killed In Avalanche Northeast of Tehran, Iran – A Mountain Journey – Sad news from Iran.
- German Skier Killed In Avalanche Near Lech am Arlberg, Austria – A Mountain Journey – Sad news from Austria.
- Skier Injured In Avalanche Near Crested Butte, CO – SnowBrains.com – Scary situation in CB.
- Three Climbers Caught In Avalanche On Ben Nevis in Scotland – A Mountain Journey – Close call in Scotland.
- Webcam Captures Images of Controlled Avalanche At California Ski Area This Morning – UnofficialNetworks.com – If you enjoy avalanche footage, here’s a good clip for you.
- At Least 14 Killed After Avalanche Strikes Village In Chitral, Pakistan – A Mountain Journey – Sad news from Pakistan.
- Mountaineering’s Drub Problem – GearPatrol.com – Thoughts?
- Ski Mountaineer Seriously Injured In Avalanche Near Sella Nevea In Italy – A Mountain Journey – Close call in Italy.
- Candide Thovex Just Casually Posted An Insane New Video – FreeSkier.com – Candide is one of the best. Impressive.
- Snoboarder Fall At Crevasee From Snopack Creep In Echo Peak, CA – YouTube.com – It’s amazing what people capture on camera.
- At Least 10 People Killed In Avalanches In Afghanistan – A Mountain Journey – Sad news from Afghanistan.
- Border Guard Killed In Avalanche In Kyrgyzstan – A Mountain Journey – Sad news from Kyrgyzstan.
- Canadian Wingsuit Pro Graham Dickinson Dies From BASE-Jumping Accident – SnowBrains.com – RIP.
- You Know The Weather Is Bad When You Find A Moose In Your Basement – DenverPost.com – What would you do if you found a moose in your basement?
Did we miss any backcountry news? Tell us in the comments below. Have an awesome week!
