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Climbing and Outdoor News from Here and Abroad – 12/5/24

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Northwest:

–A backpacker in BC was found alive after he was reported missing 50-days ago! Read about it here.

–SGB Media is reporting that, “Amer Sports, Inc., the parent of Arc’teryx, Salomon, Wilson, Peak Performance, Atomic, and Armada, among others, reported that its Technical Apparel segment, which primarily includes the Arc’teryx brand business but also supports the Peak Performance brand, increased 34 percent, or 33 percent in constant-currency terms, to $520 million in the 2024 third quarter.” To read more, click here.
–Mountain Loop Highway and Mt. Pilchuck Road have been closed for the winter.
–SnowBrains is reporting that, “Snowhaven Ski & Tubing Area, one of Ski Idaho’s 19 destinations and one of America’s only municipally owned ski areas, may not open this year because it has been unable to find a manager.” To read more, click here.

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