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June 16, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Erin Ton, Cameron Hanes, Christopher Fisher, and Taylor Spike Shatter South Sister Mixed-Gender Ascent FKT with Sub-Two-Hour Summit Bid.
A formidable quartet of endurance athletes—Erin Ton, Cameron Hanes, Christopher Fisher, and Taylor Spike—has indelibly etched their names into the…
June 02, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Hiker Rescued After 100-Foot Snow Slide on Pacific Crest Trail Near Kendall Katwalk, Triggering Eight-Hour Backcountry Operation
A harrowing incident unfolded this past weekend on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) near Snoqualmie Pass, where a 60-year-old hiker…
April 28, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Overnight Mountain Ordeal: Deschutes County SAR Executes 11-Hour Rescue of Hypothermic Hikers on South Sister Amidst Deceptive Spring Conditions
A harrowing 11-hour overnight rescue operation by Deschutes County Search and Rescue (SAR) concluded in the early hours of Thursday,…