--A backpacker in BC was found alive after he was reported missing 50-days ago! Read about it here.
--SGB Media is reporting that, "Amer Sports, Inc., the parent of Arc’teryx, Salomon, Wilson, Peak Performance, Atomic, and Armada, among others, reported that its Technical Apparel segment, which primarily includes the Arc’teryx brand business but also supports the Peak Performance brand, increased 34 percent, or 33 percent in constant-currency terms, to $520 million in the 2024 third quarter." To read more, click here.
--Mountain Loop Highway and Mt. Pilchuck Road have been closed for the winter.
--SnowBrains is reporting that, "Snowhaven Ski & Tubing Area, one of Ski Idaho’s 19 destinations and one of America’s only municipally owned ski areas, may not open this year because it has been unable to find a manager." To read more, click here.
Desert Southwest:
3 News is reporting that, "A local dog rescue organization successfully saved three dogs this week after they were found roaming near Red Rock Canyon." To read more, click here.
Notes from All Over:
--Gripped is reporting that, "Three climbers are missing after they failed to return from a planned ascent of Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak. The Americans, who have been identified as Kurt Blair, 56, from Colorado and Carlos Romero, 50, of California, are certified mountain guides, according to the website of the American Mountain Guides Association. A statement by New Zealand’s police did not name the Canadian climber, citing the need to notify his family." To read more, click here.
Desert Southwest:
3 News is reporting that, "A local dog rescue organization successfully saved three dogs this week after they were found roaming near Red Rock Canyon." To read more, click here.
--Gripped is reporting that, "Three climbers are missing after they failed to return from a planned ascent of Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak. The Americans, who have been identified as Kurt Blair, 56, from Colorado and Carlos Romero, 50, of California, are certified mountain guides, according to the website of the American Mountain Guides Association. A statement by New Zealand’s police did not name the Canadian climber, citing the need to notify his family." To read more, click here.
--It appears that there was a head injury when a climber flipped upside down in Red River Gorge. Read more.
--A snowboarder triggered an early season avalanche in Tuckerman's Ravine on Mt. Washington. Read more and watch a video here.
--Jackson Hole's Ski in Jeans day is coming up on the 7th. This is the day where they only charge $25 to each person wearing jeans. Read more.
--The Daily is reporting that, "The outdoor industry’s economic contrbution outpaced the U.S. economy in 2023, growing to $1.2 trillion in 2023, according to the latest data collected by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), which released the data on Wednesday. 'Outdoor recreation is more than just a pastime enjoyed by over 57% of Americans; it’s a cornerstone of our nation’s economy,' said Kent Ebersole, the president of Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), in a statement. That’s an increase from last year’s $1.1 trillion milestone." To read more, click here.
--This is an interesting story about a thru-hiker con man.
--As the planet warms, we can all expect more volcanic eruptions. According to the Scientific American, "a new study shows that even relatively small-scale climatic changes affect volcanic activity." To read more, click here.
--Powder is reporting that, "Just ahead of their December 6th opening day, Alberta’s Castle Mountain has announced a huge terrain expansion project. The mountain plans to install its first high-speed quad on Mt. Haig, which currently operates as catskiing terrain. The lift being installed was formerly Sunshine Village’s Angel Express Quad Chair and will have its components refurbished and updated throughout the 2024/25 season before opening in the 2025/26 season." To read more, click here.
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