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!
Avalanche Kills Dutch Hiker In Berchtesgaden Alps...
What Are Your Favorite George Mallory Quotes?
George Herbert Leigh Mallory (18 June 1886 – 8 or 9 June 1924) was an British teacher, explorer, and mountaineer. During the 1920's, Mallory went on three British expeditions to Mount Everest. On...
Colorado - On September 16, 2017 Justin Simoni completed The Highest Hundred Tour in Colorado. The Highest Hundred Tour is a human powered, self supported bikepacking and trail running tour of the 100 highest peaks in Colorado. Congrats!
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If you could ski anywhere, where would you go? Is Nepal, France, British Columbia, Japan, India, Kashmir, Norway, USA, Austria, or Norway on your list? Join the Salomon crew as they explore the snowy mountains of the world to...
Berchtesgaden Alps, Germany - On Thursday, September 21, 2017 a 24-year-old Dutch hiker was killed in an avalanche in the Berchtesgaden Alps in southern Germany.
According to LawinenWarndienst-Bayern.de, at approximately 16:15 a family of 4 was hiking from Gotzenalm to...
In this episode of G3U, ACMG Guide Joey Vosburgh explains why you need to learn how to split ski in the backcountry.
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Book Review: The Magician's Glass - Character And Fate: Eight Essays On Climbing And The Mountain Life by Ed Douglas
The Magician's Glass by Ed Douglas is an exceptional collection of eight essays highlighting the achievements, controversies, lives, personalities, and...
During the late spring and summer, Lucas Wachs and crew set out to explore their backyard. Volcano Voyage is their trip to explore the towering and snowy peaks of Oregon and California. Looks like one amazing skiing road trip.
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Colorado - On September 17, 2017, Alyson Kirk of Lakewood, Colorado accomplished an impressive mountaineering feat in the high country of Colorado. Kirk became the second woman ever to climb all of Colorado's summits over 12,000 feet. Congrats!
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Winter in British Columbia is a beautiful thing. You'll know what we mean when you watch the trailer for Depth Perception from Quicksilver. Join Quiksilver riders Bryan Fox, Travis Rice, Austen Sweetin, & Robin Van Gyn as they get...
