Mother Faces Harsh Criticism for Endangering 4-Year-Old on Hike to Everest Base Camp Accessing Mount Everest has become easier and easier since it was conquered for the first time in 1953. The world’s tallest mountain went from a summit reserved for the world’s best mountaineers to a place anybody with enough money and training can climb. Fixed ropes, porters, and guides led to traffic jams and inexperienced and sometimes even reckless climbers on […] Climbing Leander Walchshöfer | July 11, 2024 0 Comments
Wildfire Starts Near Sugar Bowl Resort, CA A forest fire broke out at four p.m. on July 7 near Sugar Bowl ski resort in California. The fire was dubbed “the Royal Fire” and it is located west of Soda Springs near Truckee, California. Related Article: Vista Fire Forces Evacuation of Mt. Baldy Ski Resort, CA, and Hiking Trails The fire spans just over 200 acres and is burning […] Fire Leander Walchshöfer | July 9, 2024 1 Comment
Durango, CO, Man Sets Stunning New Speed Record on 562-Mile Long Colorado Trail The Colorado Trail (CT) is one of the most beautiful long-distance hiking trails in the U.S. The trail starts in Denver, ends in Durango, and spans over 562 miles in its longest variant and covers 80,000 vertical feet. Normal hikers usually take four to six weeks to complete the trail. Durango native Kyle Curtin finished the trail in under a […] Industry News Leander Walchshöfer | July 9, 2024 1 Comment
Could This Snow Chain Concept Revolutionize Winter Road Trips? Putting on snow chains can be one of the worst parts of driving during the winter. Trying to wrap the cold metal chains around the tire while your fingers go numb can ruin the whole mood during a winter road trip. Luckily South Korean car manufacturers Kia and Hyundai unveiled a new concept that could potentially get rid of this […] Industry News Leander Walchshöfer | July 3, 2024 0 Comments
South Africa’s Only Ski Resort, Tiffindell Ski Resort, is for Sale South Africa’s Tiffindell Ski Resort has been struggling for years after COVID-19 restrictions and inconsistent snowfall have caused a decrease in sales. While the resort has snowmaking equipment available, the cost of operating the snow cannons is no longer sustainable. The resort was unable to recover its economic situation and will not open its gates for skiers and snowboarders. The […] Industry News Leander Walchshöfer | July 1, 2024 0 Comments
Top 5 Ski Resorts That You Can Reach by (Sleeper) Train in Europe According to the environmental organization Protect Our Winters (POW), traveling to ski resorts is responsible for most of the emissions emitted during skiing and snowboarding. This is why more and more skiers, especially in Europe, are choosing trains to get to their snowsports destination. These trains are also a good opportunity for international travelers who want to save money since […] Industry News Leander Walchshöfer | June 27, 2024 0 Comments
Canada Experiences Record Cold and Record Heat on the Same Day The eastern provinces of Canada saw temperatures exceeding 96°F (36°C) last week. High humidity caused apparent temperatures to rise to over 104°F (40°C). The heatwave broke records in over 100 locations in eastern Canada. In some places, the new record temperatures are 13°F (7°C) hotter than the previous highest temperature. The heatwave moved up from the United States, where millions […] Leander Walchshöfer | June 24, 2024 0 Comments
2 South American Ski Resorts Delay Their Opening Dates Due To Too Much Snow After record-breaking amounts of snowfall in South America during May, two resorts delayed their official opening days. The Argentinian resort Las Leñas delayed its official opening day from June 20 to June 29. This weekend, the resort will be partially open for a pre-opening ski weekend because of an official holiday in Argentina. The Chilean resort Ski Portillo postponed its […] Industry News Leander Walchshöfer | June 23, 2024 1 Comment
Leander Walchshöfer
Climbing
Fire
Industry News
