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Three Bodies Found in Crevasse in Peru

Two Chilean men and a third with a dual Russian-U.S. citizenship were found deceased on the morning of August 1st, after nine days missing.  They were attempting to climb Piramide de Garcilaso, a peak located in the Cordillera Blanca range in central Peru. Rafael Figueroa, from the Mountain Guides Association of Peru (AGMP), believes that the three men caused an avalanche on the 19,308 foot peak, as the […]

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Spencer Miller | August 7, 2017
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Peruvian Chairlift At Snowbird Closed After Snowcat Winch Cable Knocks Chairlift Offline

Yesterday’s Press Release From Snowbird: “During our first grooming shift in Peruvian Gulch last night a snowcat’s winch cable hit one of the Peruvian chairs near Tower 22 and knocked it off the line. The chairlift’s haul rope came off the tower’s sheave train at this location as well. Fortunately the lift was closed and no one was injured. We […]

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Chris Wallner | May 1, 2017
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9 Mountaineers Caught in Avalanche in Peru at 19,000-Feet | 5 Injured, 4 Killed

Nine mountaineers were caught in an avalanche on 22,200′ Huascaran Peak in the Cordillera Blanca of Peru on Tuesday, July 19th, 2016. The group consisted of 4 Peruvians, 3 Mexicans, and 2 Spaniards. 5 of the climbers were rescued and 4 are currently missing.  Two Mexicans and two Peruvians are missing.  The missing are most likely dead. One of the missing […]

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AvyBrains | July 21, 2016
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Snowbird, UT Tram, Peruvian Express Chairlift, High Baldy Traverse Will Close for the Season on April 18th

Snowbird ski resort in Utah recently announced that they will be closing their famous tram for repairs beginning on April 18th, 2016. Snowbird will also be closing the Peruvian Express Chairlift and all the runs in the area including High Baldy Traverse.  The High Baldy Traverse accesses some of the best skiing and riding at Snowbird. “In order to provide […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 3, 2016
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Avalanche in Peru Kills Three | One Survives 24-Hours in 65′ Deep Crevasse

An avalanche came down on four famous Estonian mountaineers in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca last Sunday. The avalanche threw the four mountaineers into a 65-foot deep crevasse. One of the Estonians has been rescued from the crevasse. The other three climbers are still missing and assumed to have perished. The avalanche occurred at 19,400-feet (only 300-feet from the summit) on Tocllaraju peak in the Cordillera Blanca mountain range in Peru this past Sunday. lone […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 10, 2015
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Salkantay Trail ~ Machu Picchu, Peru Trip Report & Photo Tour:

As I left the great surf and awesome culture of Lima I knew that I the next 5 days or so would be challenging, rewarding and overall a great experience. I set forth to Cuzco Peru the jumping off point for the Salkantay trail. Many people know and have heard of the Inca trail to Machu Picchu but doing some research and talking with people locals it was brought to my attention that is […]

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Ryan Mulcahy | August 14, 2014
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Peru Surf & Culture Report: Playa Makaja & Independence Day

As I arrived in Peru an instant happiness came throughout my entire body when I felt the cold air on my face. Escaping the 100 degree heat of Utah summer to 65 degree ocean front environment was amazing. My first stop was the capital city of Lima and would be my jumping off point for the entire country. Armed only with a Lonely Planet and a sense of adventure my brother and I were able to find a great hostel in the heart of the Mira Flores area of the city called Hitch Hikers Hostel and […]

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Ryan Mulcahy | August 1, 2014
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MSP Skis Peru’s Cordillera Blanca

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It appears that Red Bull has kicked MSP into high gear.Over the next couple of months, we’re going to be giving glimpses at our latest MSP project, Days of My Youth. Kicking it off is our trip to Peru’s Cordillera Blanca last June/July with James Heim, Sam Anthamattenn, Adrian Ballinger and the film crew of myself, Jason Ebelheiser and Canyon Florey. Enjoy! – MSP Director Scott Gaffney […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | December 26, 2013
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