Skier and Snowboarder Complete First Ascent and Ski Descent of 16,000-Foot Himalayan Peak Skier Yannick Boissenot and snowboarder Julien Herry from France climbed and skied/rode the 16,568-foot-high Chota Dumani for the first time ever. The two Frenchmen ascended the peak in Pakistan on May 5. The Chota Dumani mountain is located near the famous Rakaposhi peak, which at 25,551 feet (7,788 meters) is the steepest peak in the world. The pair came to […] Industry News Leander Walchshöfer | June 20, 2024 0 Comments
American Athlete Anna DeMonte Sets New Record Time for Summiting Mont Blanc, France, on Skis American runner and ski mountaineer Anna DeMonte set a new fastest known time (FKT) for a woman on skis on Mont Blanc, France. She completed the round trip to the summit and back in seven hours and 29 minutes on June 5, 2024. This was just four minutes slower than the running FKT set by Hillary Gerardi. Anna De Monte […] Industry News Leander Walchshöfer | June 19, 2024 2 Comments
X Games Announces New Format Starting in 2026 X Games is changing formats from the current twice-a-year competitions to a new league-based format. In the current format, individual athletes compete in different winter and summer action sports disciplines. The summer event consists of competitions in skateboarding, BMX, and motocross. In the winter event, athletes compete in freestyle skiing and snowboarding. There is also a video competition in skiing, […] Industry News Leander Walchshöfer | June 17, 2024 0 Comments
How the 2034 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City Could Affect Utah’s Economy and Housing Market Salt Lake City is one of the top contenders for hosting the 2034 Winter Olympics. The city’s organization committee unveiled its budget earlier this week. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is expected to review the numbers and officially grant the 2034 Winter Games to the city. Salt Lake City has hosted the Olympics before in 2002. The IOC advertises the […] Industry News Leander Walchshöfer | June 14, 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
2034 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, UT, Will Cost $4 Billion According to first projections, the 2034 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City will cost an estimated $4 billion. $2.84 billion of the budget is expected to be used for operational costs. The budget also includes $260 million for local youth programs. The organizers released the first budget estimates on Monday, June 10, in an official press conference. They also […] Industry News Leander Walchshöfer | June 12, 2024 1 Comment
Cairngorm Mountain in Scotland Sees June Snow Rare summer snow fell last week in Scotland’s Cairngorm Mountain ski area after cold air arrived in the British Isles on Tuesday, June 4. While the lower areas of the ski area were only covered in a dusting, the snow lingered at higher elevations. The ski area’s highest point is situated at 4,300 feet. The resort is located in the northwest […] Leander Walchshöfer | June 11, 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
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