Video: Sherpas Rescue Climbers Near Everest Summit Back in May, Jabar Bhatti became the fourth Pakistani Climber to summit Everest withย the help of Sange Sherpa. On the way down the two climbers would face a near death situation. The pair reached a difficult point on the descent, but the situation did not look too serious. Groups ascending near them left them supplemental oxygen tanks, but offered no […] Climbing Jake Rubnitz | July 31, 2017 0 Comments
“Finding The Line” Where Risk and Reason Collide With Points North Heli, AK “Finding The Line” is an upcoming film directed by Bjarne Salen that explores the struggle between the progression of skiing and the excessive risk that can come with it. It stars sisters and pro freeskiers Natalie and Anna Segel from Melbourne, Austalia. The film follows the sisters as they set out to conquer their fears and unlock their full potential […] Jake Rubnitz | July 26, 2017 0 Comments
When is the Warmest Day of the Year Where You Live? The National Climatic Data Center just released a map that shows when the hottest day of the year occurs throughout the country. The map was created using long term averages and shows some really interesting information. For example, most of the hottest days occur after the summer solstice; meaning longer days does not necessarily mean hotter days. This occurs because […] Weather Jake Rubnitz | July 26, 2017 0 Comments
Have $105 Million? Buy a Colorado 14er! Colorado’s southernmost 14er, Culebra Peak, has just hit the market for a hefty price. The peak is the highest privately owned peak in the world and is now up for sale as part of the Cielo Vista Ranch. The ranch is an incredible property that includes 83,368 acres and deeded ownership to eighteen 13,000′ peaks and one 14er spread over […] Climbing Jake Rubnitz | July 25, 2017 1 Comment
Southern Hemisphere Snow Report: Who Has The Most Snow in Chile, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand? Ski Season in the Southern Hemisphere is in full swing after a week where everyone has gotten snow. South America still leads the way and got a nice storm earlier this week. New Zealand has also caught up, and they’re getting some really good skiing in right now. And Australia just got dumped on with up to 30cm of new […] Conditions Report Jake Rubnitz | July 19, 2017 0 Comments
Popular BC Ski Area Sold To Chinese Investment Group After going on the market back in September 2016, a deal is being finalized to sell Grouse Mountain B.C. The current owners, the Mclaughlinย Family, were asking a price of $200 million CAD for the 1,200+ acre area of land. Although the details have not been released, it is believed that they will be selling the resort to the Minsheng Investment […] Industry News Jake Rubnitz | July 18, 2017 0 Comments
$10 Million Dollar Deal Preserves Meadows North Of Truckee In a victory for environmentalists, the Carpenter valley, a 1317 acre plot of land that sits one ridge over from the Tahoe Donner ski resort will be set aside for preservation. The Northern Sierra Partnership, a group based out of Palo Alto and funded mainly by Silicon Valley donors, stepped in as the land was about to hit the market. […] Industry News Jake Rubnitz | July 14, 2017 0 Comments
K2 First Descent? Mountaineer Will Attempt To Ski The Infamous Peak Climbing K2 is considered one of the most difficult feats in the world. To date, under 400 people have ever summited the treacherous peak.ย It is the world’s second tallest mountain, reaching 28,251 feet above sea level and is located on the Chinese-Pakistani border. Now, Andrzej Bargiel plans to become the first person to ski it. To put the craziness of […] Climbing Jake Rubnitz | July 13, 2017 5 Comments
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