–Mammoth Mountain had the snowiest November in a decade. Read about it here.
Desert Southwest:
–A thru-hiker cut nearly two-days off the previous Fastest Known Time for the 800-mile Arizona Trail. Read about it here.
—This is some good news for EV owners. From Desert Sun: “Electric vehicle maker Rivian on Thursday opened a charging station in Joshua Tree that can be used by owners of many other EV brands as well.”
Colorado and Utah:
–Fox 31 is reporting that, “A skier was partially buried and injured in an avalanche while skiing in the backcountry last week. Tuesday, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center released its final report on the avalanche, which happened last Tuesday, Dec. 3 on the Colorado Mines Peak, northeast of Berthoud Pass.” To read more, click here.
Notes from All Over:
–If you’ve spent time climbing above 6000-meters, please consider filling out this survey for scientists that are studying different acclimatization processes.
–Outdoor Sportswire is reporting that, “Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) announced today that it set the world record for the most people skiing and riding in jeans on Saturday, Dec. 7, drawing 3,320 participants for the Resort’s 2nd Annual Ski In Jeans Day.” To read more, click here.
–Turns out the United Healthcare killer is a climber. Check out this piece in Gripped.
–It appears that some climbing areas are being impacted by the ongoing Malibu wildfire. Check it out, here.
–So in China, if you’re attractive, you can be hired as a “climbing buddy.” The more attractive you are, the more you can make. Read about it here.
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