Northwest:
–A local northwest mountaineer was recently involved in a serious ski accident. Greg Smith hit a hidden tree beneath the powder at Crystal Mountain and suffered a seriously broken leg. A Go-Fund-Me site has been set-up to help him deal with his economic hardship following the accident. To learn more, click here.
–The Recreation Northwest Expo Event will be this on Saturday at the Ferry Terminal in Bellingham. Seventy outdoor exhibitors will be on site and there will be several demos. Check it out, here.
Bigfoot Holding a Snowboard on Washington State Route 2
–Apparently there are those in the Washington State Senate that would like to name Bigfoot, Washington State’s official cryptid… To read about it, click here.
Sierra:
–The Tahoe Daily Tribune is reporting that, “It’s been seven weeks since flames ripped through the Homewood Mountain Resort’s South Lodge, and about one month since a small fire occurred at the Henrikson building in Tahoe City, but fire officials still haven’t released information on the cause of either one.” To read more, click here.
Desert Southwest:
–13 Action News is reporting that; “while no evacuations have been issued, there are new risks for avalanche at Mount Charleston. Trails up canyon, remote backcountry and the Rainbow and Echo subdivisions of Kyle Canyon are asked to be aware of the increased risks.” To read more, click here.
–Red Rock Rendezvous is a world-class climbing event. There will be climbing instruction, competitions, slideshows, games and parties. This is one event that just gets better every year. AAI guides will be there to support the event and will be available for guided climbs or instructional programs both before and after the Red Rock Rendezvous. To learn more, click here.
Colorado:
–CBS Denver is reporting that, “a 17-year-old girl is the latest person to die at a Colorado ski resort. The teenager hit her head on a tree on Wednesday afternoon at Winter Park resort.” To read more, click here.
–The following video from the Crested Butte Avalanche Center talks about a skier triggered avalanche that took place on Tuesday:
AAI Guide Zach Lovell on the summit of Hallett Peak in
Rocky Mountain National Park
Uinita Brewing is celebrating the National Parks with a new line of Golden Ale.
–The Men’s Journal is reporting that, “Uinta Brewing announced this week that they will be releasing a new Golden Ale dedicated to the National Park system in the U.S. The Salt Lake City–based brewery, which identifies itself as “a brand powered by adventure,” plans to release several iterations of the Golden Ale, each containing packaging honoring one of the nation’s National Parks.” To read more, click here.
–The Wyoming Tribune Eagle is reporting that, “the Wyoming Senate advanced a bill Tuesday that supporters say would protect ski resorts from frivolous lawsuits. But opponents say House Bill 32, the Ski Safety Act, will make it harder for skiers and snowboarders to seek legal recourse if they are seriously injured on the slopes.” To read more, click here.
–The Burlington Free Press is reporting that, “the news that Vail Resorts plans to buy Stowe Mountain Resort for $50 million was welcomed by Vermont’s ski industry. Insiders saw the move, announced Tuesday, as validation for the state’s ski business by the nation’s biggest and highest profile resort owner and operator….” To read more, click here.