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Ski Duo Breaks Speed Record on Mont Blanc, Skiing All 4 Faces and Climbing 24,000 Vertical Feet in Stunning 21 Hours

Record-setting alpinist Benjamin Védrines, 32, and partner Nicolas Jean recently conquered all four of Mont Blancs incredible faces in an impressive 21 hours. While that accomplishment might be incredible enough, the fact that these two mountaineers conquered the amazing feat in June makes it even more astonishing. Mont Blanc, sitting at an elevation of 15,777 feet, hold snow near its […]
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National Park Visitation Set New Record Contributing Over $50 Billion to Nation’s Economy in 2022

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New report shows visitor spending contributed $50.3 billion nationwide, supported nearly 380,000 jobs The Department of the Interior yesterday announced that visitor spending near national park communities in 2022 resulted in a record high $50.3 billion benefit to the nation’s economy and supported 378,400 jobs. “At the Interior Department, we understand that nature is essential to the health, well-being and prosperity of every family and every […]
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[UPDATED] These Are the 18 Resorts in the U.S. That Have Set Snowfall Records This Season

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It has been a winter to remember, especially in the western United States. California and Utah saw huge snowfall totals. All these resorts are raising a banner for record snowfall during the 2022/23 season. The list is in ascending order based on total snowfall. All snow totals are from April 15, 2023, meaning they could still add to their already […]
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Freezing Line Breaks All-Time Altitude Record in Switzerland

Aletsch Glacier 2021 vs 2022

Concerning news from Switzerland was reported last week when the MeteoSwiss weather balloon recorded a new all-time high for the freezing line at 5,184m (17,008 ft).  MeteoSwiss, the federal office of meteorology and climatology of Switzerland, carries out a twice-daily measurement in their Payerne office via a radio-sounding balloon to measure important meteorological values in the atmosphere. This measurement puts […]
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2020-2021 Colorado Avalanche Deaths Most Since Winter of 1992-1993

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Colorado is a state well known for its towering, snow-covered peaks. While these mountains are beautiful, they come with serious threats in the winter. Since the 1950-51 winter season, Colorado avalanches have claimed more lives than any other state in the U.S. With COVID-19 disrupting the 2020-2021 season, avalanche experts feared that the forecasted rise in backcountry users this winter […]
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Record Breaking 140″ Snowfall Event Triggers Extreme Avalanche Danger in Europe

Austrian and Italian authorities issued avalanche alerts this week as record-breaking snowfall jeopardized public safety.  Related: Heavy Snowfall and Avalanche Risk Forces Cancelation of Women’s World Cup Super-G Races According to snow-forecast.com, resorts in Northern Italy received nearly 140″ (355cm) of snow in just 4 days. Much of the Alps region received more than 100″ (250 cm) in the same time […]
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5-Year-Old Twins Break Record For Becoming the Youngest to Summit Mount Shasta

Mount Shasta, the infamous, 14,179-foot volcanic mountain located in Northern California, can be found on the bucket list of numerous mountaineers around the globe. To summit this majestic, towering peak, most experienced climbers dedicate weeks of training and acquire the necessary resources in order to successfully reach the top. From the fastest ascent to the number of times climbed, various […]
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