4-Year-Old Summits All 48 4,000-Foot Peaks in New Hampshire Meet Lydia Pearson, the 4-year-old who now holds the record for the youngest person to hike all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4,000-footers. Make no mistake, this is not Lydia’s first time on these peaks, but it is the first time hiking them on her own two feet. Her mother, Whitney Pearson, carried Lydia up all 48 of these peaks multiple […] Climbing Dylan Bradley | July 4, 2024 0 Comments
Woman Dies After Serious Climbing Accident at Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand One person has died while climbing New Zealand’s Mount Ruapehu on June 29. At around 11 a.m., a group of people were climbing on the eastern side of Mount Ruapehu, near Whangaehu Hut. During the climb, a woman in the group slipped and fell a significant distance, suffering serious injuries, police have said tonight. Emergency services, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter, […] Climbing Nathaniel Lewis | July 1, 2024 0 Comments
Japanese Climbers Have Their Gear Stolen in Alaska but Community Comes Together to Help Them Climb Denali When most people think about flying the first things that may pop in people’s minds are frustration, headaches, and waiting in long lines. Most people would agree that losing your luggage is one of the most frustrating things a person can deal with when traveling. However, can you imagine getting your gear and equipment stolen for a once-in-a-lifetime trip? That […] Climbing Gregg Frantz | June 25, 2024 0 Comments
“Alpine Rescue Is Not a Taxi Service”—Rescue of American Tourist in Sneakers near Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Prompts Outburst by Regional Politician An American tourist had to be rescued on Lagazuoi Mountain, Italy, by Alpine Rescue ‘CNSAS Veneto’ on Wednesday, June 12, around noon. The 33-year-old man had become trapped in a snowfield at an altitude of 8,136 feet (2,480 meters), wearing only sneakers and without any appropriate hiking equipment. He was unharmed but sent off a distress call, and CNSAS rescue […] Climbing Julia Schneemann | June 16, 2024 0 Comments
34-Year-Old Climber Dies on Germany’s Highest Mountain A 34-year-old man has died while ascending Germany’s highest mountain, the 9,717-foot high Zugspitze. The climber, who reportedly attempted to climb the Zugspitze alone, was found dead by three hikers on Wednesday morning, 1,640 feet below the summit. A medic called to the scene could only confirm the death of the climber. The three hikers who found the body were […] Climbing Leander Walchshöfer | June 13, 2024 0 Comments
[UPDATED] Search Suspended for 3 Climbers Missing on Atwell Peak Near Whistler, BC, Due to High Avalanche Risk Updated Sunday, June 9, 8:45 am PST: Rescue teams have been forced to suspend their search for three overdue and experienced mountain climbers missing near Squamish, B.C., citing unstable and avalanche-prone conditions in the rugged Atwell Peak area. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) stated in a media release that “significant challenges due to current unstable conditions have resulted in […] Climbing Leander Walchshöfer | June 9, 2024 1 Comment
Swiss Police Issues Safety Warning for Mountaineers Due to Above Average Snow Levels In light of the upcoming hiking season, the Cantonal Police Valais/Wallis has issued a safety warning for hikers in the mountains. Each year more than 100 people perish in the mountains in Switzerland. The Cantonal Police warns that the current conditions require careful planning and preparation when venturing into the mountains in the Valais/Wallis region due to far above average […] Climbing SnowBrains | May 30, 2024 0 Comments
Reaching For the Top: Phunjo Lama Sets Women’s Record for Fastest Mount Everest Ascent A new speed record for the fastest ascent by a woman has been set on Mount Everest. Summiting Mount Everest (29,032 feet) from base camp at 17,598 feet typically takes climbers multiple days to reach, as the magnitude of the climb is so immense, and acclimatization is crucial. However, Phunjo Lama is no stranger to extreme altitude. Lama previously held […] Climbing Luke Guilford | May 30, 2024 0 Comments
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