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Tragic Selfie Attempt Leads to Death of Czech Gymnast Natalie Stichova at Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

The Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria

On August 15, 2024, the life of Natalie Stichova, a talented 23-year-old Czech gymnast, was tragically cut short in a devastating accident on Tegelberg Mountain in Bavaria, Germany. Stichova, known for her love of outdoor adventures, was visiting the famous Neuschwanstein Castle with her friends when the horrific accident occurred. Tegelberg Mountain is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering […]
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Hiker Rescued After Unplanned Night on Colorado 14er After Work Colleagues Left Him to Summit Alone

A solo hiker was rescued Saturday morning after spending a night lost on Mount Shavano in Colorado’s Sawatch Range. The man, part of a 15-person office retreat, became disoriented while descending from the 14,229-foot summit on Friday afternoon. Related: Could You Survive An Unplanned Night Out in the Mountains? Despite being part of a 15-person office retreat, the hiker completed […]
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Taos Ski Valley, NM, Via Ferrata Trip Report: Taking Summer Adventure to New Heights

Via Ferrata Bridge

Long after the snow is gone and ski crowds die down, some resorts hibernate, patiently waiting for snowfall. Summertime at Taos Ski Valley is hardly a ghost town. Especially for its Via Ferrata, which allows outdoor enthusiasts to take their adventure to new heights, far above Kachina Peak. Visiting Taos Ski Valley in the summer is like escaping through a […]
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33-Year-Old Hiker Dies on Bill Williams Peak Near Aspen, CO

A 33-year-old hiker tragically lost his life after a fall on Bill Williams Peak, a prominent summit near Aspen, Colorado. According to the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, August 24. Around 2:13 p.m., emergency dispatch received a distress call about an injured hiker. The caller reported that the hiker had fallen between 50 and 100 […]
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Julia Schneemann |
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Michael Strasser Climbs the Seven Summits of the Alps

The 771 Solo Run is a race that covers 1,400 kilometers and 34,000 meters in altitude, climbing the seven highest mountains in seven Alpine countries non-stop and without support in just seven days. The race consists of climbing Mont Blanc (France), Gran Paradiso (Italy), Dufourspitze (Switzerland), Vorder Grauspitz (Liechtenstein), Zugspitze (Germany), Großglockner (Austria), and Triglav (Slovenia). The 771 Solo Run […]
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2 Hikers Plummet Over 3,000 Feet to their Deaths on the Matterhorn, Switzerland

[Updated August 24 with identity of hikers.] Two hikers fell over 1,000 meters or 3,000 feet to their deaths on Switzerland’s Matterhorn on Wednesday, August 14. The two hikers had left the Hörnli hut in Zermatt, Switzerland, early in the morning, according to a press release by the Cantonal Police of Wallis/Valais. The duo was planning to summit Switzerland’s most […]
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Julia Schneemann |
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Mont Blanc’s Peak Temperature Soars Above Freezing for 33 Hours for First Time Ever

The recent heat wave across Europe has had an unprecedented effect on the temperatures at the summit of Mont Blanc, Western Europe’s highest peak, where temperatures soared above freezing for 33 consecutive hours on August 10-11. According to the Agenzia Regionale Protezione Ambiente Valle d’Aosta (ARPA), the regional environmental agency, the automatic weather station at Colle Major at an altitude […]
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Julia Schneemann |
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