Navigating the Chaos: The White Ribbon of Death You either love it or hate it. The snowy strip of snowsport survivalism. The pitiful path of piss-drunk plankers. The frozen freeway of flailing fools. The White Ribbon of Death! Some see it as a trap to be avoided at all costs. Some see it as a chaotic opportunity to start their season before most others. In my opinion, the […] Jon Roubik | November 1, 2024 2 Comments
K2 and the Commercial Exploitation of a Deadly Peak K2 is the second-highest mountain above sea level, with an altitude of 8,611m/28,251ft. However, it is known to be more difficult to climb than Mount Everest. Unlike Everest, K2 is not located in the Himalayas but further north at the Chinese/Pakistani border in the Karakoram range, making the climate colder and the snow deeper. Its steep faces and extreme weather […] Climbing Julia Schneemann | August 14, 2023 2 Comments
Death of Porter at K2 Investigated After Videos of His Final Hours Emerge A Pakistani porter died on K2 on July 27, 2023. While the circumstances of his death are unclear, it appears to be confirmed that he was alive for three hours while somewhere between 50-150 climbers stepped over his dying body on their ascent and descent. Video footage from several angles as well as drone footage, has emerged on social media, […] Climbing Julia Schneemann | August 10, 2023 0 Comments
2 Climbers From 2 Separate Hiking Groups Killed in Same Rock Slide at Mont Blanc A Dutch and a French climber were killed on Monday, July 31, 2023, while ascending Aiguilles du Tour at Mont Blanc at the Swiss/French border. A third female climber from the Netherlands survived with injuries. The Aiguille du Tour reaches an elevation of 3,540 m (11,614 ft) and the hiking tour requires ropes, while ice axes and crampons are only recommended. Around […] Climbing Julia Schneemann | August 1, 2023 6 Comments
We Lost Sarah Burke 10 Years Ago | Remembering Sarah [arve url="https://vimeo.com/83881659"] SnowBrains | January 20, 2022 0 Likes 0 Tweets 0 Comments
Woman Killed by 200-Foot Fall On Via Ferrata Route Near Telluride, Colorado A 53-year-old woman from Arizona fell approximately 200 feet to her death while attempting a via ferrata route near Telluride, Colorado just before noon on Wednesday. According to the San Miguel County Sherrif’s Office, the 53-year-old victim from Tuscon was climbing Telluride’s Via Ferrata with her friend when she slipped and fell. She ended up plummeting 200 feet to the […] SnowBrains | August 6, 2021 0 Comments
Professional Adventure Guide Chason Russell Dies in Crystal River, CO Kayaking Accident Professional adventure guide and volunteer for Mountain Rescue Aspen Chason Russell, 41, went missing after attempting a perilous section of Colorado’s Crystal River on Thursday. His body was found on Saturday in an area known as the Meatgrinder, where he was last seen by his two accompanying friends that day, the Pitkin County Coroner’s Office said. Russell drowned and his […] SnowBrains | June 21, 2021 0 Comments
Snowmobiler Dead After Cornice Break/Cliff Fall/Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe, CA Yesterday A snowmobiler died after falling off a cornice break/cliff fall/avalanche at Frog Lake just north of Donner Pass near Lake Tahoe, CA yesterday, March 20, 2021. We are getting conflicting reports from The Sierra Avalanche Center and the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office with one saying it was a cliff fall and the other saying it was a cornice break/fall/avalanche. The […] Industry News AvyBrains | March 21, 2021 0 Comments
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