Hiker Killed By Grizzly Bear On Elephant Back Loop Near Lake Village In Yellowstone National Park
A hiker was killed by a grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park, according to a statement from the National Park Service. His body was...
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One Million Gallons Of Toxic Waste Close The Animas...
Climbing The NorthEast Slabs On Peak 9562 Near Hardscrabble Peak
Location: Northeast Slabs, Peak 9562, Bridger Range, Montana
Trailhead: Elf Lake Turnout - 7640 feet (Near Fairy Lake Trailhead)
Distance: +/- 6.4 miles round trip
Time: 4-7 hours
Grade: II, 5.5
Summit Elevation: 9562 feet |...
CAMP Issues Recall for Cassin Blade Runner Crampons
CAMP is recalling all Cassin Blade Runner and Blade Runner Alpine Crampons. If you have these crampons, stop using them immediately and contact CAMP.
According to Camp-USA.com there is "a risk of fatigue-caused breaking...
CAMP Issues Recall for Tour Nanotech Automatic & Semi-Automatic Crampons
CAMP is recalling all Tour Nanotech Automatic Crampons and Tour Nanotech Semi-Automatic Crampons. If you have these crampons, stop using them immediately and contact CAMP.
According to Camp-USA.com there are "inconsistencies...
Gear Review: Patagonia Ascensionist Pack - 45L
Price: $179
Website: Patagonia
Size: S/M or L/XL
Volume: 25L, 35L, 45L
Weight: 1020 grams
Summary: The Patagonia Ascensionist Pack is a well-designed, minimalist, technical pack that has been tried and tested in the mountains. It's lightweight simplicity makes it darn...
Watch A Skier's Journey - Friends of Shames
When Shames Mountain in Terrace, BC is about to close, the communities of British Columbia bond together to buy the ski hill and turn it into a community owned co-op.
As a place...
A massive snow storm is heading for South America. If you're there, congratulations on making excellent life decisions. If you're not there, follow along and get ready for a mean case of powder envy.
After browsing through a number of different...
Book Review: The Calling: A Life Rocked By Mountains by Barry Blanchard
Barry Blanchard has written an instant classic. His superb storytelling abilities will leave every reader clinging to the pages as he takes you inside the world of alpine...
Hiking Ramshorn Peak In Montana's Gallatin Range From The 320 Guest Ranch
Location: Ramshorn Peak, Gallatin Range, Montana
Type: Peak
Rating: Grade II Class 1
Trailhead: Buffalo Horn Trailhead (6,650')
Distance: 16 miles
Time: 5 to 8 hours
Elevation Ramshorn Peak: 10,296' | 3138 meters
Total Vertical: 3,900' | 1,188 meters
Maps: Ramshorn Peak, Lone Indian Peak,...
