Northwest:
–SnowBrains is reporting that, “A tragic avalanche in northwest British Columbia has left three heli-skiers dead and another seriously injured, as hazardous snowpack conditions continue to plague the province’s backcountry. According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the accident occurred on Sunday, March 22, on Mount Knauss—approximately 30–35 kilometers (19 – 22 miles) north of Terrace.” To read more, click here.
–And unfortunately, SnowBrains is reporting on another avalanche in BC: “A backcountry skier died Sunday afternoon after a large avalanche buried two members of a touring group near Haines Pass in northwestern British Columbia, 93 miles (150 kilometers) southwest of Whitehorse, Yukon.” To read more, click here.
–A few new hard routes have been added to the Cheakamus River area of Squamish. Read about them here.
–Last week it made news that a snow machine rider fell over 700-feet off a cliff near Revelstoke and lived to tell the tale. Now this week, we have video footage from all the different aspects, including from the aspect of the rider. Check it out:
Sierra:
–Outside is reporting on potential energy development around the Sierra-Nevada mountains: “In January 2026, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released plans to open up parts of Southern California, including public land adjacent to national and state parks, protected coastlines, and waterways. By March, nearly 200,000 people from California submitted comments to the BLM in opposition to the two plans, according to the environmental advocacy group, Center for Biological Diversity (CBD).” To read more, click here.
–Sierra at Tahoe Ski Resort will require parking reservations next season.
Desert Southwest:
–The Oak Flat situation has become dire. From Gripped: “The highest court in the US has denied a last-minute bid to stop Resolution Copper Mining from acquiring Arizona land home to sacred Native American sites and thousands of rock climbs.” To read more, click here and here.
–The Nevada Independent is reporting that, “After failing in 2024 to convince the Elko Planning Commission to approve a public ski area, a California businessman and Elko County ranch owner has been OK’d to build a private facility on his sprawling ranch that extends into the Ruby Mountains. The commission approved construction of a lodge with a handful of guest rooms and five chairlifts.” To read more, click here.
Colorado and Utah:
–Unofficial Networks is reporting that, “Tragic news out of Steamboat Ski Resort in Colorado, where a 25-year-old Steamboat Springs resident died following an accident on the popular Buddy’s Run intermediate trail.” To read more, click here.
–Summit Daily is reporting on a rescue last week. “The Pitkin County Regional Emergency Dispatch Center originally received a call from the stranded climber and were able to communicate with the individual before their location shifted and they utilized Apple satellite text, according to information shared by Pitkin County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy of Operations Parker Lathrop and Mountain Rescue Aspen. A press release confirms the climber was on Capitol Peak’s Northwest Buttress Route at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, the climber’s intended route.” To read more, click here.
–Another petroglyph site has been vandalized in Utah near Moab. It appears that members of the Baja Toys ATV race team may have been involved. Read more here.
–Shop Eat Surf is reporting that, “More than 80 executives and industry leaders gathered last week at the headquarters of VF Corp. in Denver, Colorado, for the Outdoor Industry Association’s (OIA) Rendezvous, marking the first time the event has been held in roughly a decade. The meeting brought together brands, retailers, and other stakeholders to discuss pressing issues in the outdoor industry, including participation, public lands, sustainability, and how companies can work together more closely going forward.” To read more, click here.
–Fox 31 Denver is reporting that, “A federal antitrust class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of skiers and snowboarders nationwide, and two well-known ski resort operators are listed as the defendants. The lawsuit was filed against Vail Resorts, Inc. and Alterra Mountain Company, alleging the companies unfairly increased prices and used bundling tactics with their multi-mountain season passes. Vail Resorts’ season pass is called the ‘Epic Pass,’ while Alterra Mountain Company is the ‘Ikon Pass.'” To read more, click here.
–The Denver Post is reporting that, “Hikers looking to make a trek to the Blue Lakes on Colorado’s Western Slope this year will not need a permit to do so. Earlier this month, the U.S. Forest Service announced that it anticipates requiring advanced-purchased permits to hike the famed lakes beginning in 2027. However, there are new rules that adventurers need to be aware of this summer if they plan to enter the Mount Sneffels Wilderness, near Ridgway and Telluride, where the Blue Lakes reside.” To read more, click here.
Notes from All Over:
–A climber fell at Grandfather mountain in North Carolina. It’s hard to tell from the article if the person was actively climbing or just hiking. Read about it here.
–2 KTUU Alaska’s News Source is reporting that, “a skier was injured Saturday in the Girdwood Valley area during a human-triggered avalanche, according to Forest Service Avalanche Forecaster Daniel Krueger with the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center.” To read more, click here.
–The Inertia is reporting that, “hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail will now be able to access the U.S. southern border in California. Traditionally, touching the border has been a part — either the beginning or the end — of a hiker’s monumental, 2,600-mile trek between Mexico and Canada. However, last month, the Department of the Interior, via the Bureau of Land Management, announced the strip of land along the border would be considered a “military installation” and off-limits to the public.” To read more, click here.
–The application period is open for American Alpine Club Grants. Read more.