Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad - 8/21/25

Northwest:

--Bugaboo Provincial Park and the access trail have been flooded. This resulted in a helicopter rescue of over thirty climbers from the Park. It is now closed and there is no timeline for reopening. To read about it, click here.

Yak Peak

--North Shore Rescue recently completed a complicated rescue on Canada's Yak Check, a 5.10a route on Yak Peak an hour from the US border in British Columbia. To read about it, click here.

--KRCR is reporting that, "A mountain climber has been found and rescued from Mount Shasta after sustaining major injuries from a fall. On Saturday, August 16, dispatchers received a call from a climber on the Clear Creek Trail about his 50-year-old hiking partner missing, the Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office announced. The two were returning to their base camp successfully summitting the mountain earlier that morning, and at approximately 11,000 ft elevation, they became disoriented when they could not locate the campsite. The person who called the dispatchers was able to find the camp, but his climbing partner did not." To read more, click here.

--A couple of adventurous climbers put up a new route in the Darrington Area. They've put a route report for their line, Gardening on Salvia (5.7 A2+), on Cascadeclimbers.

Sierra:

--Climbing and many others are reporting that, "Last Tuesday, Yosemite wildlife biologist Shannon 'SJ' Joslin was called into a meeting with Danika Globokar, acting deputy superintendent of Yosemite National Park. A law enforcement ranger was also present. Dr. Joslin, who holds a PhD in genomics, soon found out why. Globokar handed them a letter, which said that the Yosemite bat expert was being terminated for 'failure to demonstrate acceptable conduct' because they had helped fly a trans pride flag on El Capitan on May 20." To read more, click here.

--Newsweek is reporting that, "Ryan Wardwell, 46, of Long Beach, California, was rescued last week after he became trapped behind a waterfall at the Seven Teacups area near the North Fork of the Kern River. The Tulare County Sheriff's Office said Wardwell was trapped for two days before being rescued on August 12. Wardwell told deputies that he had come off his rappel lines and got stuck behind the waterfall because of the extreme hydraulics of the river." To read more, click here.

Desert Southwest:

--The Desert Sun is reporting that, "If you're headed to Joshua Tree National Park at the end of August, add a little extra driving time. The heavily used west entrance from the town of Joshua Tree will be closed to inbound and outbound traffic beginning 6 a.m. Aug. 25 through 6 p.m. Aug. 29. Visitors must instead enter or exit the park via Twentynine Palms using the north entrance station, or the Cottonwood entrance at the park’s south boundary." To read more, click here.

Colorado and Utah:

--The Denver Post is reporting that, "Rocky Mountain National Park rangers rescued an injured climber who fell while scaling one of the national park’s mountains Sunday morning. The climber fell from the south face of Petit Grepon in Rocky Mountain National Park, injuring his lower leg, according to a news release from the park service." To read more, click here.

--Summit Daily News is reporting that, "Mountain Rescue Aspen has successfully rescued a climber on Capitol Peak after they were reported “overdue” by the other member of their party. Pitkin County Regional Emergency Dispatch received the initial 911 call reporting the climber at approximately 6:52 p.m., Friday, Aug. 15. The reporting party, referred to as 'Climber A' in a press release, stated that after reaching the Capitol-Daly saddle, they and their partner, 'Climber B,' decided to separate. While Climber A remained behind, Climber B continued toward the summit." To read more, click here.

--It's being reported that one of Indian Creek's biggest route developers has been banned from the area for a year. Why? He's been camping there too long. Read more at Climbing.

Notes from All Over:

The Sourdough Fire on Diablo Lake in the North Cascades in 2023.

--The New York Times has published an extensive article about the use of masks in wildfire fighting. Those working in the US seldom use -- or even have access to -- masks that strain out fine particulates. The result? Many wildland firefighters are struggling with serious lung issues, including cancer. And many more have died from complications related to their firefighting work. To read the article, click here.

Upcoming Programs:

Denali - West Buttress
Ecuador Skills Expedition
Kilimanjaro
Rock Climbing in Red Rock Canyon
Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Leadership
Alpinism I: Introduction to Mountaineering
Mt. Baker Skills and Climb
Rescue Programs
Discounts and Special Offers
Mountain Center Events

Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad - 9/14/2025

Northwest:

--a 30-year-old from North Carolina drowned in glacier-fed Colchuck Lake under Dragontail Peak and Colchuck Peak last week. To read more, click here.

--SnowBrains is reporting that, "on August 10, a solo climber was seriously injured in a fall on Mount Shasta, California’s upper Avalanche Gulch, a notoriously steep section near Redbanks at approximately 13,000 feet, according to a social post from the United States Forest Service (USFS). While descending, the man lost control during a glissade (a rapid snow slide technique) and his ice axe was ripped from his grasp. Unable to slow himself, he tumbled several hundred vertical feet, sustaining a leg fracture and multiple scrapes and lacerations, rendering him immobile." To read more, click here.

--Embarrassingly, a backcountry singer was thought to be someone screaming and was reported to a SAR team in British Columbia. To read more, click here.

--A new multi-pitch line has gone up near Hannegan Pass in the North Cascades. Check it out, here.

--The Seattle Times is reporting on the serious impacts that cuts to ranger patrols are having on the Enchantments. To read about it, click here.

Desert Southwest:

--Crews are in the process of evaluating all the damage from a recent wildfire in Joshua Tree National park. To read about it, click here.

Colorado and Utah:

--The Aspen Times is reporting that, "At approximately 10:18 a.m. on Saturday, Pitkin County Dispatch received an emergency alert via a satellite communication device reporting that a climber had fallen an estimated 15–20 feet just north of the summit of Snowmass Mountain, according to a press release from the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office. Other climbers in the area quickly rendered aid and determined the individual was unable to self-rescue due to sustained injuries." To read more, click here.

--Unofficial Networks is reporting that, "The Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the agency helped rescue an injured skier at St. Mary’s Glacier, a semi-permanent snowfield located in Arapaho National Forest, on Monday, August 11th." To read more, click here.

--SnowBrains is reporting that, "Solitude Mountain Resort is eyeing a November 14 opening day, kicking off a 100-day countdown to the 2025-26 ski season. Despite the sweltering summer heat in the Salt Lake Valley with temperatures currently hovering around 100ºF, the Big Cottonwood Canyon resort is already turning its focus toward early winter." To read more, click here.

Notes from All Over

--SnowBrains is reporting that, "Former professional snowboarder and two-time U.S. Open champion Rahm Klampert has been indicted on multiple federal drug trafficking and firearms charges, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont announced. A federal grand jury returned the indictment July 31, accusing Klampert, 45, of Hartford, Vermont, of possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl. Prosecutors say the charges stem from a June 20 search of his home and personal training business, Rahm’s Results, where investigators reported finding about 1.1 kilograms of methamphetamine, 1.5 kilograms of cocaine, and 75 grams of fentanyl." That's a lot of drugs. To read more, click here.

A youth climber at a USA Climbing event.

--Climbing just published a piece on why USA Climbing elected to ban trans women climbers from competition. Read it here.

Upcoming Programs:

Denali - West Buttress
Ecuador Skills Expedition
Kilimanjaro
Rock Climbing in Red Rock Canyon
Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Leadership
Alpinism I: Introduction to Mountaineering
Mt. Baker Skills and Climb
Rescue Programs
Discounts and Special Offers
Mountain Center Events

Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad - 8/7/2025

Northwest:

--A Pacific Northwest Climber made his way over dozens of mountains in a 175-mile trek from Baker to Glacier Peak. Check it out.

Dragontail and Colchuck Peak 

in the Stuart Range of Washington State.

--A new big route was put up on Dragontail Peak this week. At 5.11+, New Dark Ages took two summers and several trips to complete. See a description here.

Sierra:

--As a community, we really need to be wary of the glorification of free soloing. We are not against it, but we worry about people, especially very young people, who make the decision to free solo and then don't come back. This is a complicated topic and one that should continue to be discussed in our community. Read this piece about an 18-year-old soloist who we lost in Yosemite...

--A new free climbing (as in the act of free climbing) guidebook for Yosemite is set to hit stores soon. Check out this article about the book.

Desert Southwest:

--LAist is reporting that, "Crews at Joshua Tree National Park have begun to survey damages to its namesake plant in the wake of the latest wildfire that has burned more about 200 acres in an area known as a "refuge" of sorts for the tree. As of Saturday afternoon, the Eureka Fire is at 40% contained, according to fire authorities." To read more, click here.

Colorado and Utah:

--The Denver Post is reporting that, "A climber died Tuesday after falling from a mountainous route in Summit County, stranding two others, according to the sheriff’s office. The three-person climbing group was scaling the “Hasta la Vista Amichi” route near Officers Gulch at about 11 a.m. Tuesday, north of Copper Mountain on Interstate 70, according to a news release from the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. That’s when one of them fell." To read more, click here.

--The Boulder County Sheriff's Office reported that, "On July 30 at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Boulder County Communications Center received a phone call reporting a fallen climber in Eldorado Canyon State Park near the climbing area of the Red Garden Wall and Yellow Spur. The person who called dispatch said they heard what sounded to be a person in pain from a nearby location. They found a climber who had fallen and needed assistance." To read more, click here.

--The Solitude Ski Patrol Union (SSPU) announced this week that it secured and approved an “industry-leading” contract with Solitude Mountain Resort after eight months of negotiations that spanned two winters. A social media post from the SSPU says the contract earned 100 percent approval from its bargaining unit, which marks a major milestone for the first ski patrol to unionize under Alterra ownership. The Colorado-based conglomerate purchased Solitude in 2018 and currently owns 12 North American resorts, including Palisades Tahoe, Steamboat, Mammoth Mountain, and others." To read more, click here.

Notes from All Over:

--5 WDTV is reporting on an accident in West Virginia: "Crews performed a helicopter rescue on Saturday after a rock climber fell off of Seneca Rocks. A rescue team from Pendleton County was dispatched around 2:20 p.m. to a remote area of Seneca Rocks, where a rock climber fell and was injured, according to The Maryland State Police Aviation Command." To read more, click here.

--10 WBNS in Columbus, Ohio is reporting that, "A rescue unfolded Tuesday afternoon at Quarry Trails Metro Park after a climber became stranded nearly 100 feet above the water on a natural rock wall. Park officials say the woman was participating in a guided climbing program when she froze near a rope bridge on the wall and was unable to move either up or down." To read more, click here.

--Buckrail is reporting that, " A mountain climber was rescued from the Grand Teton last week after becoming injured, according to the Jenny Lake Rangers. At about 3:15 p.m. on July 31, the Jenny Lake Rangers were contacted to assist a climber with a broken ankle on the Upper Exum Ridge, estimated to be 13,100 feet in elevation, the agency posted to Instagram. The rescue mission was complicated by severe thunderstorms, and by the fact that the Teton County Search and Rescue helicopter was 'unavailable for a mechanical issue,' the post reads." To read more, click here.

--Teton Gravity Research is reporting that, "The U.S. ski industry logged 61.5 million skier visits during the 2024–25 winter season, according to data released by the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA). That’s a 1.7% increase over the previous season and marks the second-highest total since the NSAA began tracking skier visits back in 1978." To read more, click here.

--SnowBrains is reporting that, "Bridger Bowl Ski Area in Montana is dealing with the aftermath of a rainstorm that struck the evening of July 29, triggering small landslides and deep erosion across the mountain. While no injuries or major infrastructure damage have been reported, the resort is urging visitors to use caution due to unstable terrain that could still give way to rockslides." To read more, click here.

Upcoming Programs:

Denali - West Buttress
Ecuador Skills Expedition
Kilimanjaro
Rock Climbing in Red Rock Canyon
Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Leadership
Alpinism I: Introduction to Mountaineering
Mt. Baker Skills and Climb
Rescue Programs
Discounts and Special Offers
Mountain Center Events

Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad - 7/24/25

Northwest:

--ABC News and others are reporting that, "A 4-year-old child was attacked by a mountain lion at a national park in Washington state, officials said. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon in Olympic National Park, near the Victoria Overlook area on Hurricane Ridge, according to the National Park Service." To read more, click here.

--The News Tribune is reporting that, "An injured climber summoned help after falling on a remote Washington peak by shouting across a canyon, officials said. The 31-year-old was climbing alone on Sinister Peak’s northern glacier when he fell, the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office said in a July 16 post on Facebook." To read more, click here.

--From a news release from Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest: "Due to dry conditions, high fire danger, and the number of interagency resources already dedicated to active incidents, campfires in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest will be restricted to established fire rings starting at 12 a.m. on July 18th, 2025. All campfires, charcoal or briquette fires, pellet fires, and any other open fires will not be allowed, except within campfire rings in designated campgrounds specifically listed. Gas or propane camp stoves with a shut-off valve or lever that extinguishes the flame immediately are permitted. These stoves should be operated far from flammable vegetation and forest litter. Extreme caution is urged when using any open flame."

--In more burn ban news, Whatcom News is reporting that, "Whatcom County Fire District 17 (WCFD17), Lummi Island Fire District (WCFD11) and the Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office announced this week that all outdoor burning, including recreational campfires and beach fires, will be temporarily banned." To read more, click here.

Desert Southwest:

--3 News is reporting that, "Federal officials are exploring changes to racing permitting and other competitive events at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. The Bureau of Land Management said it is seeking public input on a Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Special Recreation Permits Management." To read more, click here.

Colorado and Utah:

--Gephardt Daily is reporting that, "Salt Lake County Sheriff's officials have released the name of a man caught and killed in a rock slide Saturday in Bell's Canyon. The victim was David Mull, 49, of Salt Lake City. The Sheriff's statement says Mull 'was the sole victim of the incident.'" To read more, click here.

--The parents of a teenager are suing the Park City Ski and Snowboard Team. Read more.

Notes from All Over:

--SF Gate is reporting that, "The National Park Service has taken down an exhibit at Muir Woods National Monument that aimed to tell a more complete history of the site, SFGATE has learned from a former park ranger who helped to develop the exhibit. It’s the first confirmed removal of what the Donald Trump administration has referred to as 'improper ideology' under a directive from Interior Secretary Doug Burgum issued earlier this year." To read more, click here.

--Gripped is reporting that, "a landslide in New York’s Adirondack Mountains has reshaped the popular Avalanche Pass trail, prompting mixed reactions: disappointment from hikers but excitement from backcountry skiers. Triggered by heavy rainstorms, the landslide caused significant mud and rockslides, leading the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to announce that the trail is closed. The affected section lies between the junction to Lake Arnold and the southern end of Avalanche Lake. An alternate route to Lake Arnold is available, but the DEC warns of muddy and unstable conditions due to the landslide’s impact." To read more, click here.

Upcoming Programs:

Denali - West Buttress
Ecuador Skills Expedition
Kilimanjaro
Rock Climbing in Red Rock Canyon
Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Leadership
Alpinism I: Introduction to Mountaineering
Mt. Baker Skills and Climb
Rescue Programs
Discounts and Special Offers
Mountain Center Events

Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad - 7/17/2025

Northwest:

--Source One is reporting that, "A climber injured in a remote area near Glacier Peak was rescued Monday afternoon following a coordinated emergency response involving the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office and a Navy rescue team. According to Sheriff Mike Morrison, the incident began on July 14, 2025, at approximately 1:38 PM, when CCSO Deputies were contacted by the Washington State Emergency Operations Center regarding a Garmin inReach activation near Chickamin Glacier, located north of Glacier Peak." To read more, click here.

--High Country News is reporting that the Trump Administration has cut funding for trail maintenance. "Every year, a popular hiking destination in Washington’s Alpine Lakes Wilderness known as the Enchantments sees upwards of 100,000 visitors. It’s part of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, and, like most public lands, its trails are maintained through exquisite coordination between federal agencies, stewardship organizations, private groups and armies of volunteers. But recent federal budget cuts have triggered rippling delays: In February, the Forest Service’s local equine stock program was gutted, meaning that mules could no longer carry supplies to support necessary trail work deep in the backcountry. As a result, the wilderness protection nonprofit Washington Trails Association (WTA) decided to withhold maintenance crews for the Enchantments area’s trails. Weeks later, the Forest Service district regained its pack string, but by then, it was too late — the WTA no longer had the capacity to pencil in a new expedition for the season. This summer, visitors are more likely to encounter accumulated debris, damaged tread and overgrown brush on trails." To read more, click here.

--AAI is hosting a free viewing of the 1993 film Cliffhanger on Thursday, July 17th (today!). Games at 7 and a movie at 7:30. In addition to this, we will view a short interview with Bob Gaines, a climber and rigger that worked on the film. Learn more.

Desert Southwest:

--The Associated Press is reporting that, "a fast-moving wildfire destroyed a historic lodge and dozens of other structures on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, forcing officials to close access to that area for the season, the park said Sunday." To read more, click here.

Colorado and Utah:

--The Denver Post is reporting that, "a 39-year-old climber was rescued Sunday from North Maroon Peak, a fourteener southwest of Aspen in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area, sheriff’s officials said. The climber, who has not been publicly identified, fell and broke a leg in steep and unstable terrain less than 200 feet from the mountain’s 14,022-foot summit, according to a news release from the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office." To read more, click here.

Notes from All Over:

--Gripped is reporting that, "a climber has died climbing a peak in Glacier National Park, Montana, according to the Flathead Beacon. Brian Astle, a 42-year-old from Provo, Utah, succumbed to injuries sustained after falling on the west face of Mount Gould on July 9 at around 6 p.m." To read more, click here.

--The Colorado Sun is reporting that, "after one of the most successful ski launches ever, Peak Ski Co. has collapsed amid acrimony and claims of mismanagement by the high-profile founders of the Montana-based ski-maker. 'It’s such a sad story. It did not need to go down this way,' says Aspen big-mountain skiing legend Chris Davenport, who joined Peak Ski Co. in 2022 as a senior director of skiing and product innovation." To read more, click here.

--Climbers are helping scientists learn more about bats. They're helping them determine where bats are and whether or not they have white nose syndrome. Bat conservationists came to AAI this spring to talk to guides and local climbers about this. Learn more.

--SGB Media is reporting that, "Shares of Helen of Troy tumbled about 23 percent Thursday, July 10, after the company reported a loss in the fiscal first quarter ended May 31. Sales declined 10.8 percent and the company issued guidance for the current quarter that was well below analyst targets. Of the sales decline, approximately eight percentage points was attributed to tariffs. Shares fell $7.04, or 22.7 percent, to close at $23.96 on Thursday, July 10." To read more, click here.

--Outdoor Sportswire is reporting that, "Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC), the local climbing coalition, and Access Fund, the national advocacy organization for sustainable access and conservation of climbing landscapes, are thrilled to announce that a long-term agreement has been signed with Lyme Timber Company opening access to a new climbing area in Sequatchie Valley, TN, Little Brushy. The area opens access to 409 acres of single pitch sport climbing to the climbing community." To read more, click here.

Upcoming Programs:

Denali - West Buttress
Ecuador Skills Expedition
Kilimanjaro
Rock Climbing in Red Rock Canyon
Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Leadership
Alpinism I: Introduction to Mountaineering
Mt. Baker Skills and Climb
Rescue Programs
Discounts and Special Offers
Mountain Center Events

Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad - 7/10/2025

Northwest:

--North Cascades National Park is reporting that, "campfires or the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans and barbeque grills, are banned in all portions of North Cascades National Park Service Complex, which includes North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. This ban includes all National Park Service lands and campgrounds along State Route 20 as well as Hozomeen and the entire Stehekin Valley. Pressurized or bottled liquid fuel stoves, grills, or lanterns are allowed. Devices must have an on/off switch or valve that can immediately extinguish the flame." To read more, click here.

--Cascadia Daily News is reporting that, "Dwindling snowpack and glaciers in the mountains are changing when — and with what intensity — water flows through the watersheds of Whatcom and Skagit counties.  Experts around the counties recognize that without preparation, this could one day threaten some residents’ water supply, especially in summer." To read more, click here.

--AAI will be hosting a movie night with a showing of Cliffhanger on July 17th in Bellingham. Games at 7 with the movie starting at 7:30pm. Learn more.

--The Public Shelter at Camp Muir (10,080 ft) will be closed for maintenance and improvements from July 7 through September 30, 2025. The shelter will remain available for emergency use only during this time. If you're planning an overnight trip to Camp Muir, bring a tent and plan to camp.

--Mt. Hood will have lift served skiing through August 20th. Read more, here.

Sierra:

--Gripped is reporting that, "an 18-year-old Yosemite Hospitality employee from Frisco, Texas, named Grant Cline, tragically died in June in a rock climbing accident in Yosemite National Park, as reported by the Mariposa Gazette. Cline, a recent graduate of Centennial High School where he was active in theater and law programs, fell at or around Royal Arches. Search and rescue teams assisted in recovering his body." To read more, click here.

--The LA Times is reporting on a complicated rescue: "A solo female climber was nearing the remote summit of California’s second-tallest mountain last week when she fell, injuring her leg so badly the bone was sticking through her skin. What’s more, she lost her backpack. So, in a span of seconds, she went from nearing a personal triumph to finding herself alone and severely injured on a isolated and unforgiving mountainside with no food, water or extra clothing." To read more, click here.

Desert Southwest:

Mt. Wilson in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

--105.9 Coyote Country is reporting that, "Construction on Red Rock Legacy Trail, a project the community has worked on for nearly two decades to enhance safety and improve access for cyclists and outdoor users in the Red Rock Canyon area, kicked off on July 1. The project has been a long time coming, pushed by the local community and residents like Heather Fisher, the president of Save Red Rock. Fisher was inspired to be more active in improving safety in the Red Rock Canyon area when she lost a friend to a cycling accident in the same area." To read more, click here.

Notes from All Over:

--Climbing is reporting that, "On June 29, at the well-known Tennessee climbing gym Memphis Rox, 25-year-old climber and gym employee Jarmond Johnson lost his life in a shooting. According to information released to Climbing by the Memphis Police Department, an argument around 4 p.m. that day escalated into a shooting at the gym. A second person involved, Dejuan Taylor, also lost his life. Memphis Police reported that one victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition, and another was pronounced dead on scene." To read more, click here.

--The Charlotte Observer is reporting that, "A man rappelling in North Carolina’s rugged Linville Gorge died at the base of a popular waterfall, according to searchers. It happened around 1:15 p.m. Sunday, July 6, at Steele Creek Falls in Pisgah National Forest, Burke County Emergency Services said in a July 8 news release." To read more, click here.

--25 News is reporting that, "A rock climber was flown to the hospital with possible life-threatening injuries after falling 60 feet on Mount Washington. According to New Hampshire Fish and Game, just after 1 P.M., they recieved a report from a group of hikers who say they witnessed a man fall around 60 feet in the vicinity of Pinnacle Buttress." To read more, click here.

--The Inertia is reporting that, "on July 3, Donald Trump signed an executive order that called on Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to raise prices for anyone who doesn’t live in the US. It will affect all national parks that require fees for entrance and recreation." To read more, click here.

--A second article covers some other disturbing aspects of the new Executive Order. From San Francisco Gate: "Thursday’s order also revokes a 2017 memorandum signed by President Barack Obama that promoted diversity and inclusion efforts across federally managed public lands. The memorandum was aimed at increasing the diversity of workforces throughout national parks, national forests and other public lands, and also developing plans to enhance accessibility to public lands for diverse populations. Thursday’s executive order gives no explanation as to why the memorandum was revoked, though the Trump administration has made efforts to eradicate diversity, equity and inclusion efforts from nearly all aspects of the federal government since the president was sworn in in January." To read more, click here.

--Here's an interesting piece on pooping in the outdoors...!

Upcoming Programs:

Denali - West Buttress
Ecuador Skills Expedition
Kilimanjaro
Rock Climbing in Red Rock Canyon
Alpine Mountaineering and Technical Leadership
Alpinism I: Introduction to Mountaineering
Mt. Baker Skills and Climb
Rescue Programs
Discounts and Special Offers
Mountain Center Events

PUBLIC LANDS AT RISK IN NEW SENATE BILL!

RED ALERT - MAJOR PORTION OF US PUBLIC LANDS AT RISK: ACT NOW!!!

--From the Outdoor Alliance: "Last week, the Senate released text of a major spending package, which included a proposal to sell off about 3 million acres of public land. Today, Outdoor Alliance released a map showing that nearly 300 million acres of public lands could be open for these proposed sales, an area that includes nearly 100,000 miles of trails, 8,232 climbing areas, and 3,405 river miles across the West."

--A map of the lands considered for sale can be found here. Note that the sale would include iconic places in Washington like Washington Pass, including the Liberty Bell Group, the forest on Mt. Baker Highway, and the forest around Baker lake. Massive swaths of land in Oregon, California, Nevada and Utah...including many valleys with ski resorts.

--What you can do:

• Write your senators and congress people using one of these tools: Outdoor Alliance Tool. Access Fund Tool.
• Note that even if you expect your senators to vote against this, they track calls and emails. The more input they get, the more focused they are on a given topic. It's important to do this.

Public Lands for Sale in Senate Bill.