Climbers Missing On ‘Killer Mountain’, Pakistan Presumed Dead But Active GPS Signals Show They Could Be Potentially Alive The two climbers, Alberto Zerain (Spain), and Mariano Galvan (Argentina), went missing while attempting to summit the 8,125 meter (26,656 ft) peak, Mount Nanga Parbat. Pakistan government says that an avalanche killed them, but Mariano’s family ensures that they could still be alive. What happened On June 15th, Mariano Galván (37) and Alberto Zerain (55), two experienced climbers from Argentina and Spain, respectively, arrived at base camp of […] Climbing Matias Ricci | July 9, 2017 77 Likes 3 Tweets 1 Comment
South American Ski Guide: Las Leñas, Argentina It’s June already, and even if we want to deny it, season in the United States is coming to an end. However, this doesn’t necessarily have to mean that we must put our skis away until next year. In fact, I would dare to say that the real adventure hasn’t even started. When people ask me “Where are you from?”, and I say “Argentina”, […] Matias Ricci | June 22, 201765 Likes 2 Tweets 3 Comments
VIDEO: Stan Rey Pushes It To The Limit To Be On Time For Dinner “Dinner at 6pm?” Stan Rey receives this message from his mom while he is standing at the very top of the mountain, with his skis on. “Be home in 5…” Stan replies and starts his way down. There is no way he can make it… or yes? “We all want to please our moms and be on time for dinner. Sometimes […] Matias Ricci | May 25, 20170 Likes 0 Tweets 1 Comment
The Phone’s Most Addicting Ski Game Ever: “Just Ski” Just Ski is a minimalist phone ski game for both Android and IOS, created by Jeff Weber. A very simple and nice layout makes it special. What makes it even better is that it uses physics principles so that it looks more real. Give it a try, but do not over rotate or you will crash yourself! “My name is Jeff […] Matias Ricci | May 21, 201727 Likes 2 Tweets 0 Comments
Snow In Argentina and Chile, More on its Way | Photo Tour and Forecasts It had already snowed in the Andes mountain range, but the day before yesterday’s storm was the most significant so far. Most ski resorts in Argentina and Chile woke up covered with white, specially the northern ones. As opening of the southern season approaches, temperatures are decreasing, and snow is starting to fall. Las Leñas, Argentina Valle Nevado, Chile La Parva, Chile […] Conditions Report Matias Ricci | May 10, 201753 Likes 1 Tweet 0 Comments
UNIT 1’s SOUNDSHIELD | Keeping You Safe While Revolutionizing Your Action Sports Audio Experience this article is sponsored by UNIT 1 You probably love riding while listening to music. We all do. But for most of us, it is hard to deal with a fiddly interface (or no interface at all) to control it. Especially when it’s below zero, we are wearing our warmest mittens, and we have to open our jacket to pause the music or take a call. Luckily, a team of riders and […] Matias Ricci | February 24, 20170 Likes 1 Tweet 2 Comments
VIDEO: Venezuelan Cross Country Skier Encounters Snow for the First Time in Lahti 2017 Adrian Solano was born in Venezuela. A country which doesn’t have any snow at all. However, he made up his mind that he wanted to be a cross-country skier. So, he trained on wheels and was able to score a spot in the qualifying round in Lahti 2017 to represent his home country. Unfortunately for Solano, he discovered that skiing on snow […] Matias Ricci | February 24, 20170 Likes 1 Tweet 5 Comments
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