--SnowBrains is reporting that, "A skier suffered multiple major injuries after triggering a large avalanche just outside the boundary of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, British Columbia, on Saturday, January 11. The incident occurred around 12:40 p.m. when a group ventured into a notoriously complex area known as Terminator 2.5." It does appear that an airbag saved this skier. Read more.
--The Oregonian is reporting that, "a 65-year-old skier who says he plummeted during windy weather from a chairlift onto the ground below filed a $3.6 million lawsuit Friday against Willamette Pass ski resort, saying he suffered a fractured spine and has undergone a grueling recovery." To read more, click here.
--Bicycle Retailer and others are reporting that, "REI Co-op announced it will close its Experiences division that includes adventure travel, day tours, and classes. The decision was announced in an email to employees Wednesday from President and CEO Eric Artz and will mean the elimination of 428 full- and part-time jobs in that division." To read more, click here.
Colorado and Utah:
--ArtNet is reporting that, "Utah authorities are seeking more information about a climber who installed climbing bolts into the site of an ancient petroglyph. The petroglyphs, which are carvings made by ancient Native Americans into the patina of desert rock, depict pregnant sheep and are located off U.S. Highway 40 in rural northeastern Utah near the Colorado border." To read more, click here.
Notes from All Over:
--Every January Climbing does a tribute to the climbers lost throughout the preceding year. You can see that tribute here.
--Jackson Hole News and Guide is reporting that, "Ron Matous, the climbing guide, writer and avalanche instructor in Kelly known as much for his intellect as his prowess in the mountains, died Dec. 18. He was 72 years old. A former climbing ranger and Outward Bound instructor, Matous scaled peaks in Europe, Alaska, Asia and South America, in addition to the Tetons. He was a patrolman at the Jackson Hole and Snow King ski resorts and taught safety courses for the American Avalanche Institute for 20 years." To read more, click here.
--Bicycle Retailer and others are reporting that, "REI Co-op announced it will close its Experiences division that includes adventure travel, day tours, and classes. The decision was announced in an email to employees Wednesday from President and CEO Eric Artz and will mean the elimination of 428 full- and part-time jobs in that division." To read more, click here.
--SF Gate is reporting that, "in December, rangers from the U.S. Forest Service encountered an unexpected climber: a goose attempting to summit Mount Shasta. According to a Jan. 12 post on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest’s Facebook page, Forest Service rangers Nick Meyers and Eric Falconer of the Mount Shasta Avalanche Center were on routine patrol when they came upon “their first attempted ascent of Mount Shasta by a goose.” Found at around 10,000 feet in the Old Ski Bowl area, the goose appeared to have flown off course and was described in a social media post as a 'particularly unprepared Mount Shasta climber.'" To read more, click here.
Sierra:
--A skier died at Mt. Rose last week in an accident. There is no further information aside from the deceased's name. To read more, click here.
Desert Southwest:
--There was a speed ascent of the bouldering problem the Plummer's Crack in Las Vegas. It's kinda funny to watch. Check it out.
--A skier died at Mt. Rose last week in an accident. There is no further information aside from the deceased's name. To read more, click here.
Desert Southwest:
--There was a speed ascent of the bouldering problem the Plummer's Crack in Las Vegas. It's kinda funny to watch. Check it out.
--Soooo...somebody found a snowboard in Joshua Tree.
--Fox 5 Las Vegas is reporting that, "he National Park Service for Death Valley is searching for a person who illegally drove over the Eureka Dunes, which is home to an endangered plant. Park officials say the incident happened either in late December or early January. Rangers say the vehicles caused “significant” damage to rare plants that are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act." To read more, click here.
--Fox 5 Las Vegas is reporting that, "he National Park Service for Death Valley is searching for a person who illegally drove over the Eureka Dunes, which is home to an endangered plant. Park officials say the incident happened either in late December or early January. Rangers say the vehicles caused “significant” damage to rare plants that are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act." To read more, click here.
Colorado and Utah:
--ArtNet is reporting that, "Utah authorities are seeking more information about a climber who installed climbing bolts into the site of an ancient petroglyph. The petroglyphs, which are carvings made by ancient Native Americans into the patina of desert rock, depict pregnant sheep and are located off U.S. Highway 40 in rural northeastern Utah near the Colorado border." To read more, click here.
Petroglyphs in Utah.
--Utah Public Radio is reporting that, "Last month, federal agencies issued their final verdict on the proposed Northern Corridor Highway: Building a road through the protected Red Cliffs National Conservation Area will not be permitted. While this has been welcomed by many conservation organizations, one unpopular outcome of the decision is that Zone 6, a 3,400-acre area located less than 10 miles away from Red Cliffs, is no longer under the temporary protection which was contingent on the Northern Corridor’s approval. This means that Zone 6 — which contains a renowned bouldering area called Moe’s Valley and some of St. George’s most popular hiking and mountain biking trails — could now be sold, developed, and potentially destroyed." To read more, click here.
--SnowBrains is reporting that, "Skiers on the Schoolmarm trail at Keystone Resort on Monday, January 6, encountered an unexpected obstacle: an abandoned Audi sports car. The unusual sight was the result of a GPS error that led the vehicle’s driver onto the ski trail late Sunday night." To read more, click here.
--SnowBrains is reporting that, "the Arapahoe Basin Ski Patrol Union (ABSPU) has officially voted to join the Communications Workers of America (CWA) 7781 United Mountain Workers, marking a significant step for the ski patrol team in their push for fair representation and better working conditions." To read more, click here.
Notes from All Over:
--Every January Climbing does a tribute to the climbers lost throughout the preceding year. You can see that tribute here.
--Jackson Hole News and Guide is reporting that, "Ron Matous, the climbing guide, writer and avalanche instructor in Kelly known as much for his intellect as his prowess in the mountains, died Dec. 18. He was 72 years old. A former climbing ranger and Outward Bound instructor, Matous scaled peaks in Europe, Alaska, Asia and South America, in addition to the Tetons. He was a patrolman at the Jackson Hole and Snow King ski resorts and taught safety courses for the American Avalanche Institute for 20 years." To read more, click here.
--E and E News is reporting that, "Elon Musk is targeting the Sierra Club as President-elect Donald Trump and his allies continue to blame environmental policies for worsening the impacts of the wildfires devastating Southern California. Musk, one of Trump’s closest confidants who plans to work with the incoming administration to downsize the federal government, blasted the environmental advocacy group on social media Friday." To read more, click here.
--The Snow Industry Association has identified snowboarding as the most diverse sport. From Surf Eat Surf, "Notable diversity patterns across winter sports participation highlights that among snowboarding participants, Hispanic women comprise 25% of all female snowboard participants, representing the highest proportion of female participants in any snowsport. Similarly noteworthy is that Black male snowboarders make up 13% of male participants, which stands as the highest proportion of male participants across all winter sports disciplines. The study also found significant Hispanic representation in cross-country skiing, with more than 20% of all female participants identifying as Hispanic." To read more, click here.
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