Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad - 8/22/24

Northwest:

--KIRO 7 is reporting that, "The body of a man who died while climbing a peak near the Granite Falls area was recovered by search and rescue personnel." To read more, click here. It appears that this was on Del Campo Peak.--Gear Junkie is reporting that, "The future of the brand Genuine Guide Gear is uncertain after a debt restructuring process was announced this week. Known to its clientele of backcountry skiers as simply “G3” the Canadian outfitter has been around for nearly 20 years. However, on August 9, the Supreme Court of British Columbia ordered accounting firm Deloitte to take over the company’s assets, court documents show." To read more, click here.

--KIRO 7 is reporting that, "Washington State Department of Transportation is delaying the reopening of State Route 20, also known as North Cascades Highway, because of a recent mudslide. WSDOT says its crews are having a difficult time clearing the 7,000 tons of mud and debris, caused by rainfall earlier this month." To read more, click here.

Sierra:

--A female team made history, climbing El Cap twice in a day. Read about it, here.

Desert Southwest:

--The BBC and others are reporting that, "Three German tourists face possible financial penalties after being accused of defacing property at Joshua Tree National Park in California. Park authorities accused the trio of firing paintballs at signs, bathrooms and dumpsters throughout the park." To read more, click here.

--Fox 5 is reporting that, "The Bureau of Land Management said they cited people seen throwing rocks at Red Rock Canyon Saturday. FOX5 obtained video showing the incident. Individuals could be seen throwing rocks off of high ledges at the Red Spring Boardwalk Trail." To read more, click here.

Colorado and Utah:

--Clear Creek Canyon is currently closed due to wildfire. Read more.

Notes from All Over:

--Oil City News is reporting that, "A climber at Lake Point Climbing Area fell to their death Wednesday, Aug. 14, according to the Washakie County Sheriff’s Office. The climber, who was from out of the country and visiting Wyoming, fell about 50 feet and passed away shortly after falling, the sheriff’s office reported." To read more, click here.

--Gear Junkie is reporting that, "The Kathmandu Post revealed today that after a successful test in April, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the three authorities responsible for managing garbage on Everest. Drones will remove trash from the higher slopes of the world’s tallest mountain. This agreement applies to the Khumbu region, not just Mount Everest." To read more, click here.

--Outdoor Sportwire is reporting that, "The United States Ski Mountaineering Association (USSMA or USA Skimo) is pleased to announce the successful launch of Project Podium, a donation-funded initiative created to ensure the success of USA skimo athletes in global competition. USA Skimo is also pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Cookler to serve in the newly-created position of Head of Sport. In this capacity, Sarah will be responsible for leading Project Podium including USA Skimo’s sports initiatives in preparation for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and beyond." To read more, click here.

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