Ski resorts in Rocky Mountains saw worst season in four decades due to lack of snow This year’s snowpack in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming was 32- 53 percent lower than the previous record low The Independent UK · Jun 9
This Austrian park disappears beneath 39 feet every year, creating a surreal underwater world For much of the year, visitors to Austria's Green Lake can walk along quiet trails, sit on wooden benches and enjoy a peaceful alpine landscape surrounded by forests and mountains. Then spring arrives, and the scene begins to transform. As snow melts in the nearby Hochschwab Mountains, crystal-clear water pours… The Times of India · Jun 8
'It was absolutely unforeseeable' – Giro d'Italia Women queen stage shortened due to avalanche risk on Colle delle Finestre Race organisers forced to stop well before planned Sestriere finale with the riders already on final climb Cycling News · Jun 6
Australian snow season begins amid El Niño fears Webcams showed snow blanketing the ground in some areas. In others, it was patchy or nonexistent The Guardian - AU · Jun 6
Sherpa survives 6-day Everest ordeal, crawls down 12km from 25k feet sans food, oxygen In what climbers are calling a miracle, a 52-year-old Sherpa guide who was presumed dead in Mount Everest after he vanished during descent on May 29 was found alive after six days near Base Camp on Thursday morning. The Times of India · Jun 4
‘That’s a bad combination’: why Australia may be in for a slushy snow season Snow arrives in time for the start of ski season, but climate change and El Niño mean it may not stick around for long, experts say The Guardian - AU · Jun 4
Sleuthing, undercover photography and an incriminating banana: Leader of ultra-cycling race disqualified over outside help An investigation from the Trans Balkan Race organisers unveiled the alleged cheating Cycling Weekly · Jun 4
Mount Everest climber stranded for a week without food or oxygen rescued crawling back to Base Camp alone Nepali guide Hillary Dawa Sherpa went missing near the so-called ‘Death Zone’ where oxygen levels are too low to sustain human life for long The Independent UK · Jun 4
Patagonia may have made climbing cool, but Klattermusen has been outfitting climbers since the 1970s – now it's putting the sport back in the spotlight The Swedish outdoor brand's new Go Feel High capsule completes its SS26 trilogy with climbing-focused apparel T3 · Jun 4
US climber's Everest speed record sparks 'ethics' row American Tyler Andrews' record Everest speed ascent has sparked debate. Critics question if his fast summit push benefited from an earlier oxygen-assisted 'route recce' climb. While Andrews maintains his achievement, seasoned climbers argue this strategy offers an unfair advantage, blurring lines in high-altitude speed records. The Times of India · Jun 2
Dining across the divide: ‘On the climate, he liked a graph. I’m a little more: show me the evidence’ The topic of global heating saw temperatures rise, but could they find common cause on asylum seekers? The Guardian - UK · May 31
Three climbers die and one rescued after fall on Alaska’s Mount McKinley Four were part of seven-person group that had traveled to US to ascend North America’s tallest mountain The Guardian - US · May 30
3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska's Mount McKinley are dead, 1 rescued Three Latvian climbers died on Mount McKinley after a fall near Denali Pass, a treacherous section of North America's tallest peak. A fourth climber was rescued by park personnel. The expedition was traversing a route known for its exposed sections, where many accidents have occurred. The Economic Times · May 30
Three climbers dead, one rescued after fall near treacherous Denali Pass on Alaska's Mount McKinley Three climbers on Alaska's Mount McKinley died after falling near a treacherous pass on North America's tallest peak, while a fourth was rescued, a Latvian mountaineering group announced Friday. The Times of India · May 30
The Independent UK · May 29 Three tourists dead after falling near notorious pass on North America’s tallest peak A fourth climber is in critical condition after being rescued after the plunge
International Business Times UK · May 28 What Are 'Alpine Divorces'? Women Are Allegedly Being Abandoned By Partners During Hikes — Some With Deadly Consequences The 'alpine divorce' trend sees women allegedly abandoned by partners during hikes, with some cases reportedly ending in death.
AAP · May 26 Hindley third after leader ruins Harper's shot at glory Australia is still seeking a stage victory in this year's Giro d'Italia after Chris Harper's valiant attempt on stage 16 was hunted down by Jonas Vingegaard.
Cycling Weekly · May 26 'A proper immunity booster' – Wout van Aert puts in huge Strava gravel ride with Visma-Lease a Bike teammates The Belgian's six-hour-plus ride also featured Queen stage levels of climbing
The Guardian - UK · May 26 Italy’s top court rules against tourist refused tap water in Dolomites hotel Woman argued water was a universal human right but court found no law in Italy obliged hoteliers to serve it from taps
The Guardian - UK · May 25 Mature cheese-roller beaten by young, YouTubing upstart Tom Kopke from Germany out-tumbles local hero Chris Anderson on a meltingly hot day in Gloucestershire
Evening Standard · May 25 German YouTuber pips local man to win Gloucestershire cheese-rolling contest Tom Kopke’s tip for winning the contest: ‘Stay on your feet as long as possible’.
The Independent UK · May 24 Shrinking snowfall is forcing a famous ski town to try and diversify beyond winter tourism The loss of snow is driven primarily by rising temperatures linked to greenhouse gas emissions
Cycling Weekly · May 22 'They test the body and mind in ways rarely experienced': Discover the three savage alpine climbs that offer a breathtaking alternative to Europe's crowded peaks Less well known than their French cousins, the Alps in Austria offer just has tough a challenge
T3 · May 21 Most Arc'teryx rivals play it safe but Shackleton's latest shell doesn't The expedition-inspired shell keeps its mountain-ready credentials but arrives in a striking new Vapour White finish
The Times of India · May 20 Everest economy shift: Sherpas move from muscle to mass market, edge out Western firms Until 2010, outfits like Adventure Consultants and Himex (New Zealand), Alpine Ascents International and International Mountain Guides (US), and Jagged Globe (UK) dominated Everest, while Nepalis worked merely as employees for these firms.