North American Mountain Reports

Iconic Jackson Hole Backcountry Pond Skim Captures Spring Skiing Spirit

The closing days of the spring ski season in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, have once again been marked by a display…

Marmot Basin Access Road Closure Due to Wildfire Aftermath and Unstable Terrain

Jasper, Alberta – A critical access route to the popular Marmot Basin ski resort has been partially closed indefinitely due…

The Enduring Frontier: Nine Mountains Conquered in Recent Years, Redefining Alpinist Boundaries

For decades, certain majestic peaks across the globe have stood as formidable, seemingly insurmountable challenges, their summits veiled by a…

A Hidden Crevasse Swallows Snowboarders in a Harrowing Glacier Encounter

A recent incident on a glacial expanse has brought to the forefront the inherent dangers of backcountry snow sports, as…

Bear Attempts To Open Garbage Can With CPR Method

Wild video footage captured near Robe Lake in Valdez, Alaska, offers a fascinating glimpse into the persistent ingenuity of Ursus…

Norwegian Skier Benjamin Forthun Achieves Astonishing 367-Foot Hydroplaning Ski Across Glacial Lake

In a display of extraordinary skill and daring, Norwegian professional skier Benjamin Forthun has successfully hydroplaned an astounding 367 feet…

Colorado’s Snowiest Ski Area Concludes Season With Being 100% Open

While the 2025-2026 winter season presented a below-average snowfall for many ski resorts across the Rocky Mountains, Wolf Creek Ski…

European Ski Instructor Conquers Tunnel Run at Alpe d’Huez

The Alpe d’Huez ski resort in France, renowned for its extensive and challenging terrain, has once again become the stage…

Several Hikers Caught In Flash Flooding Near Utah State Park

On Wednesday, April 1st, a group of hikers found themselves in a perilous situation when they were caught in a…

Miracle April Snowstorm Blankets Utah Ski Resorts with Much-Needed Powder

A significant late-season snowfall has delivered a much-anticipated boost to Utah’s ski resorts, offering a welcome reprieve for skiers and…