Sierra:
—Here’s an avalanche report from an incident on Incline Peak.
–Outside is reporting that, “The Range of Light National Monument would link Yosemite and Sequoia–Kings Canyon National Parks. Thousands of acres in California’s Sierra National Forest have been proposed as a national monument. Many argue that the protection is crucial for wildlife, the environment, and wilderness recreation. But it will face stiff opposition.” To read more, click here.
Desert Southwest:
–SnowBrains is reporting that, “On Monday, an avalanche killed a hiker at Mount Charleston, near Las Vegas, NV. The man was hiking at 11,000 feet on the Mummy Spring trail in the Spring Mountains recreation area next to the Lee Canyon ski area when he was caught in a slide in a wooded area. It is not yet known if the man triggered the slide or if he was caught in a natural avalanche.” To read more, click here.
–The Deseret Sun is reporting that, “an Orange County woman who died after falling and hitting her head on a rugged trail above Joshua Tree National Park’s Rattlesnake Canyon near Indian Cove has been identified. The Riverside County coroner’s office identified the deceased woman as 58-year-old Anna Nuno of Lakewood, in Los Angeles County.” To read more, click here.
Colorado and Utah:
–Climbing has posted a tribute to the climbers we lost in 2022.
