Glacier Collapse Kills Hiker Near Saas Fee, Switzerland A group of three roped hikers was struck by ice and snow in Switzerland, when parts of the glacier collapsed above them. The hiking group was descending from the Allalinhorn near Saas Fee, Switzerland, on Sunday, August 20, 2023, and were traversing the glacier, when parts of the glacier broke off about 100m (328ft) above them, partially burying the group. […] Climbing Julia Schneemann | August 22, 2023 0 Comments
Body of Hiker Without Mountaineering Boots, Crampons, or Helmet Recovered From Snowy Couloir on Aspen, CO, 14er The body of a 37-year-old Aspen, CO, resident was recovered from the Conundrum Couloir between Castle and Conundrum Peaks on the morning of August 2, 2023. The recovery was a two-day effort between the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office, The Pitkin County Coroner’s Office, Mountain Rescue Aspen (MRA), and Care Flight. The employer of the missing hiker reported them overdue on […] CragBrains | August 4, 2023 0 Comments
A List of the Best Summer Hikes at Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts While we are waiting for winter to return, it’s fun to explore the summer look of your favorite mountain you’re used to seeing covered with snow. If mountain biking isn’t your thing, fear not; here’s your guide to the best hikes around Lake Tahoe’s ski resorts: Palisades Tahoe – Olympic Valley: Shirley Canyon is probably one of the most gorgeous […] Claire Weiss | July 31, 2023 0 Comments
Experienced Hiker’s Death Linked to Vermont Floods: 3rd Fatality Attributed to Catastrophic July Storms The Vermont State Police investigating the death of an experienced hiker on the Appalachian Trail suspect that the severe floods sweeping Vermont may have claimed another life. If verified, the demise of 67-year-old Robert Kerker will mark the third death officials have linked to the destructive storms that have been inundating the state since July 9th. Related: Historic Flooding in […] SnowBrains | July 30, 2023 4 Comments
Remains of German Hiker Missing Since 1986 Revealed on the Matterhorn by Melting Glaciers Swiss authorities confirmed on July 27 that human remains discovered on the Matterhorn earlier this month belong to a German hiker who disappeared in the Swiss Alps 37 years ago. Related: Swiss Voters Back Plan to Cut Carbon Emissions to Save Europe’s Melting Glaciers On July 12, hikers on the Theodul Glacier in Zermatt, Switzerland, made the grim discovery. Forensic […] SnowBrains | July 30, 2023 0 Comments
67-Year-Old Appalachian Trail Hiker Missing For 3-Weeks Was Last Seen in Killington, VT The Vermont State Police is looking for a missing 67-year-old man who was last seen on July 9, 2023, at the Inn at Long Trail in Killington. Robert Kerker was reported overdue by his family to the National Park Service on July 24, 2023. Related: Historic Flooding in Vermont Damages Ski Areas and Towns, More Rain in the Forecast The […] SnowBrains | July 28, 2023 0 Comments
Hiker Discovers 3 “Mummified” Bodies at Remote Campsite in Rocky Mountains of Colorado Law enforcement authorities in Colorado are investigating the discovery of three “mummified” bodies found by a hiker at a remote campsite in the Rocky Mountains. On Sunday, July 9, the hiker reportedly came across a heavily decomposed body near the Gold Creek Campground 27 miles northeast of Gunnison, and two more bodies were located by members of The Gunnison County Sheriff’s […] SnowBrains | July 18, 2023 0 Comments
4 Hikers Rescued in Austria After Getting Lost in a Snowfield Four German hikers got trapped in a snowfield above 3,000m (9,840ft) altitude in the Zillertal, Austria. The four hikers aged 29-58 had set out on a multi-day hike from the Alpenrosen Hut via the Schönbichler Peak to the Furtschagl Hut. The last section of the hike, known as the Berliner Höhenweg, is known as a technically very advanced hike. The […] Climbing Julia Schneemann | June 29, 2023 0 Comments