Australian Adventurer Breaks World Record for “Highest Kayak on Earth’ Australian adventurer and explorer Dan Bull has just been recognized by the Guinness World Records for his achievement of ‘The Highest Kayak on Earth,’ which took place near the summit of the world’s highest volcano, Ojos del Salado in the Andes. You might also like: VIDEO: Skiers Capture Nearby Volcano Exploding from Chairlift at Nevados de Chillán, Chile Bull achieved the […] SnowBrains | November 15, 2018 0 Comments
UPDATE: Australian Firefighters Were NOT Maliciously Targeted by Hunters News outlets in Australia reported earlier this week that Australian firefighters helping fight wildfires in Washington state were pursued and shot at by hunters, a story that then got picked up worldwide. However, it turns out this might not be entirely true, and just a misunderstanding. “It’s a misunderstanding,” County Sheriff’s office spokesman Casey Schilperoort said on Tuesday. A newspaper report […] Fire Firebrains | September 13, 2018 0 Comments
Australian Firefighters Pursued and Shot At During 3-Hour Ordeal While Battling Washington Fire Two Australian firefighters, aiding US Forest Service personnel near White Pass ski area in Washington state, were allegedly chased by bear hunters and shot at in an incident which has grabbed the attention of officials within the Foreign Affairs Department. The incident, which involved two Australians and two local officers, ultimately led to the arrest of two hunters who were issued Violation […] Fire Firebrains | September 13, 2018 3 Comments
Body of Australian Missing in Whistler Since November found in Nearby Lake Months after the search for a missing Australian woman was suspended, Whistler RCMP has confirmed her remains have been found and identified, reports Global News. Alison Raspa was first reported missing on Nov. 23, hours after she was last seen leaving a Whistler bar, but multiple searches found no trace of the 25-year-old. Police say they were alerted at around […] Steven Agar | March 22, 2018 0 Comments
VIDEO: Aussie Skier Rescued After Burial in Swiss Avalanche January 30, 2015 – Les Crosets, the Swiss-French border. Australian skier James Mort and his three friends were just a week into their month-long ski trip when a storm brought more than three feet of fresh snow in a 48 hour period. Although the avalanche risk was a 4/5, the men were eager to make up for the dry conditions during the week prior. After spending most of the day playing it safe, they decided to head off-piste for fresh tracks in a wooded line known amongst locals as a safer option due to its short length and low pitch […] Avalanche ameliatraynor | March 12, 2015 0 Comments
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