Kiley Chrisman

The 5 Deadliest Mountains in the U.S.

Compared globally, mountains in the United States are often not considered particularly dangerous. Many of the peaks in the U.S. are considered dangerous because they are heavily trafficked, often by inexperienced climbers. Since these peaks aren’t ‘Himalayan-big,’ they can often be underestimated. Here’s a list of the five most dangerous mountains in the U.S. and what makes them so dangerous. […]
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Record Snowpack Causes Big Run-Off Across Western USA

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The Western region of the USA has witnessed a remarkable snowfall season, with many areas reporting record-breaking accumulations almost 200% above the yearly average. The snowpack reached unprecedented levels from the Sierra Nevada to the Rocky Mountains, setting the stage for an eventful run-off period. This year in the Sierra Nevada mountains in California, the snow water equivalent numbers at […]
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German Mountaineer Dies While Attempting Ski Descent of World’s Third-Highest Mountain in Nepal

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Luis Stitzinger, a world-renowned German mountaineer, was found dead last week on Mount Kanchenjunga in the Himalayas. The climber had planned to ski from the summit of Kanchenjunga with no supplemental oxygen. Last Wednesday at around 6 p.m. Luis began his ascent to the summit from a camp at 24,934 ft. The climber reached the peak of Kanchenjunga the next day […]
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