Novice climber rescued after surviving 1,500ft fall down California mountain The woman, 31, suffered some injuries but was found alert and in good spirits on Mount Shasta, officials said The Guardian - US · Jul 2
Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket review: Featherlight protection for drizzles and downpours I’ve never thought of Helly Hansen as an ultralight brand, but this jacket is coming with me everywhere this summer T3 · Jul 2
Lying frozen on Mount Everest for nearly 30 years, wearing 'Green Boots', the famous remains are now the focus of a major Indian recovery operation India has launched a daring mission to retrieve the body of a soldier, identified as Lance Naik Dorje Morup, from Mount Everest's treacherous 'death zone'. For decades, the remains, known as 'Green Boots', served as a grim landmark. This unprecedented repatriation effort by Indian authorities aims to bring the fallen… The Times of India · Jun 30
Six of the best long-distance European trails to walk in summer From a less-crowded camino and the Slovenian Alps to a stunning river trail and Ireland’s remote Beara peninsula The Guardian - UK · Jun 30
Trekking through a living mountain culture: Spain’s Picos de Europa A landscape of forbidding peaks west of Bilbao plays host to an improbable world full of wild flowers, animals and resilient cheesemakers The Guardian - UK · Jun 29
US skiing legend Bode Miller to have drug charges dismissed Miller was arrested in Fremont County earlier this month The Independent UK · Jun 26
In visit to Capitol, Jessie Diggins and other Olympians push for climate change solutions Olympian Jessie Diggins is visiting Capitol Hill with her four medals in hand to advocate for clean air, clean water and a healthy planet The Independent UK · Jun 24
Mount Everest, a climber known only as ‘Green Boots’, and the mission to solve a 30-year mystery In 1996, a blizzard in Everest’s notorious ‘death zone’ killed ‘Green Boots’. Now, a fresh expedition plans to retrieve his body, and establish his identity The Guardian - AU · Jun 22
UCI Gravel World Series: Karolina Migoń and Fabian Rabensteiner victorious at Italy's Grand Tour 3 Cime Lavaredo Migoń wins by four and a half minutes as Rabensteiner takes a closer-fought elite men's race Cycling News · Jun 20
I went to Sweden to watch bike helmets get smashed into anvils — 3 things I learned at the MIPS test lab I got a behind-the-scenes look at the MIPS helmet test lab in Sweden, and I'll never look at my bike or snowboard helmet the same. Tom’s Guide · Jun 19
Lake Tahoe residents ‘horrified’ by plans to spray cancer-linked glyphosate in public lands Federal agency to use herbicide to clear lands for replanting after 2021 Caldor fire – but public reaction to plan is fierce The Guardian - US · Jun 18
Summit Express Celebrates 15 Years with Expanded Annual Transportation Services Across Colorado While Summit Express remains committed to the ski travelers and outdoor enthusiasts who helped build its reputation, the company is now investing heavily in transportation solutions for corporate travel, weddings, conferences, sporting events, group excursions, and customized tours throughout the state. International Business Times · Jun 16
Nightwatchers review – desperate struggle of migrant crisis under surface of picture-postcard ski resort Juliette de Marcillac’s documentary follows the volunteers helping those crossing the French Italian border and shines a light on the the hypocrisies underpinning the treatment of asylum seekers The Guardian - UK · Jun 16
'Truly Special' - Here's Why You Must Visit This Incredible Corner Of Austria On Your Next Golf Break Jonny Leighfield traveled to Austria to sample everything SalzburgerLand had to offer - from its stunning scenery to its wonderful array of golf courses Golf Monthly · Jun 15
International Business Times UK · Jun 14 Inside Haradhah Damt Volcanic Crater: Place Where Yemeni Daredevil Known as 'Spider-Man' Dies After Fall Yemeni climber Al Qa'qa' bin Antar, known as 'Spider-Man of Yemen,' died after a fall during a rope-free ascent of the Haradhah Damt volcanic crater.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 13 Socceroos fans feel right at home in Vancouver: ‘Like a hilly Melbourne’ An Australian takeover is unfolding in British Columbia as fans pour in for the World Cup, joining the thousands of snow-obsessed expats who live there
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11 Crans-Montana fire bereaved ask for murder charges against bar owners Lawyers ask prosecutors to upgrade charges from manslaughter in light of text messages discussing fire risk
The Independent UK · Jun 11 California cyclist crashes into black bear during ride: ‘As surprised as I was’ Cyclist says that he did not see the bear until it was ‘literally five feet’ in front of him
The Independent UK · Jun 9 Ski resorts in Rocky Mountains saw worst season in four decades due to lack of snow This year’s snowpack in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming was 32- 53 percent lower than the previous record low
The Times of India · Jun 8 This Austrian park disappears beneath 39 feet every year, creating a surreal underwater world For much of the year, visitors to Austria's Green Lake can walk along quiet trails, sit on wooden benches and enjoy a peaceful alpine landscape surrounded by forests and mountains. Then spring arrives, and the scene begins to transform. As snow melts in the nearby Hochschwab Mountains, crystal-clear water pours…
Cycling News · Jun 6 'It was absolutely unforeseeable' – Giro d'Italia Women queen stage shortened due to avalanche risk on Colle delle Finestre Race organisers forced to stop well before planned Sestriere finale with the riders already on final climb
The Guardian - AU · Jun 6 Australian snow season begins amid El Niño fears Webcams showed snow blanketing the ground in some areas. In others, it was patchy or nonexistent
The Times of India · Jun 4 Sherpa survives 6-day Everest ordeal, crawls down 12km from 25k feet sans food, oxygen In what climbers are calling a miracle, a 52-year-old Sherpa guide who was presumed dead in Mount Everest after he vanished during descent on May 29 was found alive after six days near Base Camp on Thursday morning.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 4 ‘That’s a bad combination’: why Australia may be in for a slushy snow season Snow arrives in time for the start of ski season, but climate change and El Niño mean it may not stick around for long, experts say
Cycling Weekly · Jun 4 Sleuthing, undercover photography and an incriminating banana: Leader of ultra-cycling race disqualified over outside help An investigation from the Trans Balkan Race organisers unveiled the alleged cheating