Northwest: --Out There Colorado is asking a question about Washington. "A 300-acre ski area located in the state of Washington has announced that they'll be offering a 'lifetime pass' option, which likely has slopesport enthusiasts curious if the move could inspire a greater trend around the country. Loup Loup Ski Bowl, which is located about 125 miles northeast of Seattle, has priced their new 'lifetime passes' at $6,000 a piece, available to 'anyone and everyone and [...] good as long as there is a Loup Loup Ski Bowl.'" To read more, click here. Sierra: --The Mountain High Ski Resort was ..read more

Northwest: --Cascadia Daily News is reporting that, "The search for a climber in North Cascades National Park has been suspended after rangers and volunteers located human remains next to his tent on Mount Shuksan on Sunday." AAI staff members that volunteer for mountain rescue were amongst those that found the missing climber. To read more, click here. --The Idaho Statesman is reporting that, "a climber was near the top of a 12,000-foot mountain in Idaho when he fell and needed help, rescuers said. Rescuers responded to a call at about 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Hyndman Peak, northeast o ..read more

Northwest: --KIRO 7 is reporting that, "The body of a man who died while climbing a peak near the Granite Falls area was recovered by search and rescue personnel." To read more, click here. It appears that this was on Del Campo Peak.--Gear Junkie is reporting that, "The future of the brand Genuine Guide Gear is uncertain after a debt restructuring process was announced this week. Known to its clientele of backcountry skiers as simply “G3” the Canadian outfitter has been around for nearly 20 years. However, on August 9, the Supreme Court of British Columbia ordered accounting firm Deloitte to t ..read more

NOTE: This round-up covers the last two weeks. Northwest: --KIRO 7 is reporting that, "On Saturday, the North Cascades National Parks Service (NPS) closed the Goodell Creek Campground, raft launch and picnic area after an illegal campfire spread to nearby trees According to NPS, the campfire spread to a large cedar tree." To read more, click here. --A six year old climbed Mt. Shasta. Colorado and Utah: --11 News is reporting that, "A climber survived a treacherous fall thanks to a search and rescue crew out of Alamosa County. The climber was nearing the summit of Ellingwood Point, a 14er in t ..read more

Northwest: --Cascadia Daily News is reporting that, "Campers in Washington’s state parks will soon find themselves unable to stay in one site quite as long. New rules approved by the Washington Parks and Recreation Commission limit camping stays to no more than 10 consecutive nights in one park in a 30-day period and a maximum of 90 days per calendar year in all state parks. The new limits go into effect Aug. 18 and will apply year-round. The parks system will honor existing reservations and enforce limits on new reservations after Aug. 18." To read more, click here. --The Wilderness Act was ..read more

Northwest: --The Idaho Statesman is reporting that, "A missing 36-year-old rock climber was found dead days after he fell hundreds of feet from a jagged mountain in northern Idaho, rescuers said. Christian Kreiger, of Samuels, was reported missing at about 6:40 p.m. July 12 from the Harrison Peak area, the Boundary County Emergency Management said in a July 17 Facebook post." To read more, click here. A hiker with a broken leg being rescued near Artist Point in Washington State  by Bellingham Mountain Rescue, Summit to Sound and Glacier Fire. --Updated information on th ..read more

Northwest: --Gripped is reporting that, "he Squamish RCMP have said that the bodies of three climbers who went missing at the start of June have been recovered. In a statement, BJ Chute, the manager of Squamish Search and Rescue, said the recovery operation took place in the Atwell Peak area near Mount Garibaldi. RCMP did not release the names of the climbers, saying their families have requested privacy. The climbers were last seen on May 31 in terrain described as “really complex and remote” by Squamish Search and Rescue member Christy Allan." To read more, click here. --The Statesman Jour ..read more

Northwest: --The section of the Pacific Crest Trail that goes through Snoqualmie near Interstate 90 may be closed for short periods each day this summer due to blasting for work on a ski lift. To read more, click here. --KTVZ is reporting that, "the snowcapped peak of Mount Rainier, which towers 4.3 kilometers (2.7 miles) above sea level in Washington state, has not produced a significant volcanic eruption in the past 1,000 years. Yet, more than Hawaii’s bubbling lava fields or Yellowstone’s sprawling supervolcano, it’s Mount Rainier that has many US volcanologists worried. 'Mount Rainier ke ..read more

American Alpine Institute Denali Updates: Team 5 has made the summit of Denali. And Team 6 is moving up to Camp II. Northwest: --The News Tribune is reporting that, "A missing skier who was found deceased at Mount Rainier National Park has been identified. Karen Jackmin, 38 of University Place, died from multiple blunt-force injuries on May 18. Her manner of death is listed as an accident, according to the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office." To read more, click here. --The Washington State Parks has put out a survey on snowmobile use in SnoParks. To respond to the survey, click here ..read more

American Alpine Institute Denali Updates: American Alpine Institute Team 2 made the summit. Team 3 is waiting for a chance at the summit at high camp. Team 4 is at Camp 3. And Team 5 is waiting for a weather window to fly onto the mountain. Read more about AAI's 2024 Denali Season, here.  Northwest: --It appears that some experienced climbers are missing near Squamish. Read more. --Washington State Parks are looking at a proposal to cut the number of nights that campers can stay. To read about it, click here. Sierra: --Climbing is reporting that, "accomplished California climber and ..read more