American Alpine Institute News:
–It’s time to start thinking about climbing in the Southwest. Book a trip to Red Rock Canyon or to Joshua Tree National Park.
–If you’re getting ready for snow, consider our new Ski Mountaineering and Avalanche leadership series, or even our Alaska Range Ski Mountaineering program!
Northwest:
–Gripped is reporting that, “Two drones played key roles in the nighttime rescue of a climber stranded 77 metres (250 feet) above the ground on the Stawamus Chief in Squamish, B.C. Squamish Search and Rescue says its drone team was called Wednesday night after the climber became stranded on Alaska Highway, a five-pitch 5.11d. The unidentified climber was secured to an anchor but didn’t have a rope.” To read more, click here.
–KATU 2 is reporting on a rescue in Oregon: “An Oregon Army National Guard helicopter crew hoisted a 33-year-old man from Tom Dick and Harry Mountain on Tuesday afternoon, after he had fallen at least 100 feet from a ledge, receiving life-threatening injuries, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office said.” To read more, click here.
–Fox News and others are reporting that, “A California climber who suffered significant injuries after falling 500 feet down Mount Shasta spent the night crawling to a remote cabin, where he was found by rescue crews the following day, forest officials said Friday.” To read more, click here.
–Eastbound access to Exit 38 is currently closed. Climbers will have to go up to the next exit and turn around to access the area. Read more.
Sierra-Nevada:
–Outside is reporting that, “On September 11, a climber fell 200 feet while ascending on a 700-foot-tall rock face known as Power Dome in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. He was bleeding heavily, and his friends used a shirt as a bandage while they awaited a helicopter rescue.” To read more, click here.
–A fast moving wildfire has broken out in the Yosemite region. As of this writing, the Dome Fire exceeded 300-acres. Read more.
Desert Southwest:
ABC4.com is reporting that, “Human remains were located in Grand Canyon National Park. According to park officials, the human remains were discovered near the Crystal Rapid on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park on September 14.” To read more, click here.
Colorado and Utah:
–ABC News is reporting that, “Two new bear attacks are under investigation in Colorado after a bear went into a 17-year-old girl’s room while she slept, and in a separate incident a bear attacked a woman in a tent, officials said.” To read more, click here.
–A climber was rescued in the Front Range due to “gear failure.” It’s not clear what it is meant by “gear failure,” but several media outlets are reporting on this. Read more.
–Mother Jones is reporting that, “Two-thirds of Utah voters support restoring the boundaries of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments to the previous boundaries they had before President Donald Trump reduced them to less than a quarter of their original size. That’s according to new polling commissioned by the Grand Canyon Trust, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting the Four Corners region, and conducted by New Bridge Strategy, and comes as the Trump administration’s actions prompt the reignition of major lawsuits from environmental organizations, conservation groups and outdoor apparel maker Patagonia.” To read more, click here.
–The drought in Colorado is shuttering campgrounds early. Their wells are going dry and they’re simply out of water. Read more.
Notes from All Over:
–Climbing is reporting that, “This morning, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a 15-day extension to the public comment period for its proposal to rescind the Roadless Rule, also known as the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Americans now have until October 6, 2026, to send in a public comment. More than 125,000 comments have been received so far.” To read more, click here.
–The Washington Sun is reporting that, “President Donald Trump’s directive to accelerate data center development on federal lands is facing public backlash and legal hurdles. Behind the scenes, the Trump administration is pushing full steam ahead and sparking concerns it is prioritizing corporate needs over the public good.” To read more, click here.
–Anchorage Daily News is reporting that, “Reservations will soon open for a new wilderness cabin accessible by railroad and named after Anchorage ski legend Lars Spurkland. The Alaska Mountain and Wilderness Huts Association recently finished construction on the Lars Spurkland Memorial Hut in the Placer River Valley. It’s the second hut operated by the nonprofit, and honors Spurkland, who died in 2014.” To read more, click here.
–There is a lot of backlash to a Sydney Sweeny ad. From SnowBrains: “Snowsports athletes across the globe have taken to social media, posting training and competition videos and speaking out against the sexualization of women in sports. The slew of social media posts was prompted by an ad campaign by American actress Sydney Sweeney, who is pictured nude or semi-nude using sports equipment (footballs, basketballs, hockey gear, tennis racquets) to promote a sports betting/prediction app, Novig, in which she’s also a strategic partner and equity holder.” To read more, click here.