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Welcome to Hiking & Mountaineering Blog! Sharing my personal hiking & climbing experiences, photos, other ‘s excursions, upcoming hiking events mainly in So Cal, other blogs mainly in the news plus links to information of interest to all hikers, mountaineers & mountain lovers. Updates to Hiking & Mountaineering are expected almost daily, so please check back often.

Mt Jezebel East Face (Alaska) New Route + Chasing 7 Summits Speed Record + Messner & Habeler Everest 40 Year Anniversary Climb

New Route on Mt Jezebel East Face (Alaska) by Livingston and Hawthorne - by UKClimbing.com
Aussie (Steve Plain) conquers Denali, then heads to Everest in effort to set 7 Summits speed record
Messner and Habeler and team in Nepal for 40th anniversary of Everest climb


https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2018/04/new_route_on_mt_jezebel_east_face_by_livingstone_and_hawthorn-71550 -- New Route on Mt Jezebel East Face (Alaska) by Livingston and Hawthorne

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https://www.adn.com/outdoors-adventure/2018/04/17/aussie-man-summits-denali-then-heads-to-everest-in-effort-to-set-seven-summits-speed-record/ -- Aussie conquers Denali then heads to Everest in effort to set Seven Summits speed record

http://www.everest1953.co.uk/messner-habeler  --  Messner and Habeler 40 year anniversary climb






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Mont Blanc today with @searlerdave and @bentibbettsphotography, up the Trois Monts from first bin, and down the NorthFace/GrandMulet/Bossons. There was no track past Mont Blanc du Tacul, really strong wind, and loaded slopes on the north side of Mont Maudit, which persuaded us to climb on the more technical last part of the Kuffner Arête... All these things made it slower and more tiring than it would’ve been normally, but also more interesting and memorable. Anyways, I’d never climbed Mont Maudit before, so that was neat! @patagonia_climb @petzl_official @plum_officiel

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Posted: April 19, 2018, 8:30 pm

Everest 2018 - Into the Icefall + Aiguille du Dru Descent + Telescope Peak & Wildrose

Everest 2018 - Into the Icefall (with pictures) - by Alan Arnette on his blog
La ceinture des Drus - descent on Aiguille du Dru in the French Alps - by Planet Mountain
Telescope Peak and Wildrose Campground  with pictures by Meeup.com Coachella Valley
Telescope Peak trip report with pictures from Mtsanjacinto.info

http://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2018/04/17/everest-2018-into-the-icefall/ -- Alan Arnette -- Everest 2018 - Into the Icefall (with pictures)

http://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/snow-ski-skimountaineering/la-ceinture-des-drus-descent-on-aiguille-du-dru.html -- La ceinture des Drus - descent on Aiguille du Dru

https://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Coachella-Valley/photos/28785950/  --  Telescope Peak pictures

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Posted: April 17, 2018, 5:29 pm

Everest 2018 Base Camp Progress + Mt Langley NE Couloir + Mt Baldy Helicopter Rescues

Everest 2018 : Base Camp Progress and Pujas - by Alan Arnette on his blog
Northeast Couloir of Mt Langley (Sierras) - 7900 feet og gain - by Calicokat
Two separate Mt Baldy helicopter rescues -- vvng.com and San Bernadino Sun
Telescope Peak (California) trip report with pictures by Ellen Coleman

http://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2018/04/16/everest-2018-base-camp-progress-and-pujas/ -- Alan Arnette -- Everest 2018 : Base Camp Progress and Pujas

https://calicokat.smugmug.com/Hiking/Sierra-Nevada/2018/Mt-Langley-April-2018/  -- Calicokat -- California -- Northeast Couloir of Mt Langley pictures - 7900 ft of gain

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http://mtsanjacinto.info/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=5868&p=47623&sid=1e408352c1e842de97fa41f1986e03af#p47623  --  Telescope Peak trip report with pictures by Ellen Coleman




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Posted: April 16, 2018, 10:00 pm

Everest 2018 Weekend Update 4/15 + Shisha Pangma, Everest and Cho Oyu Summited 2018 + First Snowboard Descent of Breche des Droites (MB)

Everest 2018 - Weekend Update - April 15 - Detailed update by Alan Arnette on his blog
Shisha Pangma, Everest, Cho Oyu : Boyan Petrov's intense 2018 mountaineering season (English too
Chamonix : First snowboard descent of the Breche des Droites (Mont Blanc Massif)


http://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2018/04/14/everest-2018-weekend-update-april-15/  -- Alan Arnette -- Everest 2018 : Weekend Update - April 15

https://www.montagna.tv/cms/122144/shisha-pangma-everest-cho-oyu-lintensa-stagione-alpinistica-2018-di-boyan-petrov/ -- Shisha Pangma, Everest, Cho Oyu : Boyan Petrov's intense 2018 mountaineering season (English translation available)



Shisha Pangma, Everest, Cho Oyu : Boyan Petrov's intense 2018 mountaineering season (English translation available)
Plus Two 7000 technicians: Khan Tengri (7010 M) and pobeda peak (7.439 M)
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Posted: April 16, 2018, 9:45 pm

Two Teams for Everest - Lhotse Traverse + Skiing Snow Creek - San Jacinto + Everest Team Locations

Everest 2018 - Two teams will try the Everest-Lhotse traverse - from Stefan Nestler
Skiing Snow Creek on Mt San Jacinto in 2010 from one of my old postings
Everest 2018 : Team Locations and Headlines - from Alan Arnette


http://blogs.dw.com/adventuresports/two-teams-will-try-everest-lhotse-traverse/ -- Stefan Nestler -- Two teams will try Everest Lhotse traverse - Everest 2018

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Dawa Sherpa, the first nepali woman who has won the title of guide uiagm; Dawa Gyalje Sherpa-his older brother -: pasang kidar sherpa and nima tenji sherpa form the team of climbers who last December got the first ascent of Peak of Nepal (6.357 M). They did it in five days of climbing across the southeast face, in alpine style, and called the new way namaste.
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Posted: April 15, 2018, 2:19 pm

Himalayan Climbing Season Begins + Ski Traverse (Red Bull) Reaches Mont Blanc + El Capitan Free Rope Solo +

Spring 2018 Kick- Off : The Himalayan Climbing Season Begins - from Raheel Adnan
Red Bull der Lange Weg (Ski Traverse) reaches the foot of Mont Blanc - Planet Mountain
Watch Pete Whittaker's One- Day El Capitan Free Rope Solo - Gripped Magazine


https://altitudepakistan.blogspot.com/2018/04/spring-2018-kick-off-himalayan-climbing.html -- Raheel Adnan -- Pakistan -- Spring 2018 Kick- off : The Himalayan Climbing Season Begins

http://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/snow-ski-skimountaineering/red-bull-der-lange-weg-reaches-the-foot-of-mont-blanc.html -- Red Bull der Lange Weg reaches the foot of Mont Blanc

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Posted: April 13, 2018, 9:29 pm

First Ascent ? of Canadian Unclimbed Peak + Chasing the Seven Summits Record + Ski Alpinism on Mt Toubkal (Morocco)

Trio makes first recorded ascent of unclimbed peak in Canada - from Lonnie Dupre
Less than 126 days to beat the seven summits record -  Steve Plain from W Australia
Ski mountaineering on Mt Toubkal in Morocco with Nicola Noe - Planetmountain.com


https://shoutout.wix.com/so/bMAMtd5d?cid=0#/main -- Lonnie Dupre - Trio makes first recorded ascent of unclimbed peak in Canada

https://www.sydneyobserver.com/2018/04/around-the-world-with-steve-plain/  -- Around the world with Steve Plain. Less than 126 days to reach the Seven summits record time

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Posted: April 12, 2018, 9:15 pm

First Teams at Everest Base Camp + Afghan Mountains Dreaming + Seven Summits Record Possible

Everest 2018 - First teams at Base Camp with new rules - by Alan Arnette
Dreaming of Afghan Mountains - by Alpinist.com
Less than 126 days to reach the Seven Summits record - Steve Plain from W Australia


http://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2018/04/11/everest-2018-first-teams-at-base-camp-with-new-rules/ -- Alan Arnette -- Everest 2018 - First teams at Base Camp with new rules

http://www.alpinist.com/doc/web18s/wfeature-a61-dreaming-of-afghan-mountains -- Dreaming of Afghan Mountains

https://www.montagna.tv/cms/122160/meno-di-126-giorni-per-raggiungere-le-seven-summits-ex-surfista-tenta-il-record/  --  Less than 126 days to reach the 7 Summits record - Steve Plain




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Posted: April 12, 2018, 3:41 pm

Kami Rita Sherpa Seeks 22nd Everest Summit + Los Picos 6500m 13 Highest Climbed +

Kami Rita Sherpa seeks record 22nd Everest Summit - by Rock and Ice Magazine (on Facebook)
Peru stops Los Picos 6500m - 13 of the highest 6500m peaks climbed - Montagna.tv & Planet M
Los Picos 6500 - 13 Andes summits in 43 days by Planet Mountain (in English)


http://rockandice.com/climbing-news/kami-rita-sherpa-seeks-record-22nd-everest-summit/ -- Kami Rita Sherpa seeks record 22nd Everest summit

https://www.montagna.tv/cms/121909/il-peru-ferma-i-los-picos-6500-le-ultime-3-cime-in-autunno/     -- Peru stops Los Picos 6500 : The last 3 peaks in Autumn ( English translation available)
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http://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/alpinism/los-picos-6500-13-andes-summits-in-43-days-by-franco-nicolini-and-franchini-brothers.html   --  Los Picos 6500 - 13 Andes summits in 43 days - English translation for Planet Mountain link above






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Mountaineers set forth for Nepal Spring Expedition 2018

It is reported that around 45 groups comprising 226 mountaineers have been granted permission to climb various mountains in Nepal consisting Annapurna (8,091 meters, Gandaki Zone), Mt. Amadablam (6,812 meters, Khumbu) and the Himalyan giant Everest (8,848 meters, Mahalangur Himal).

The forthcoming Nepal Spring Expedition is all set to take off as mountaineers around the world and Nepal have initiated their journey towards various peaks above 6,500 meters above sea level. According to Director General of the Department, 38 liaison officers have so far been deputed to facilitate expedition teams. It has been further reported that more teams are expected to join this summer expedition.

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Posted: April 10, 2018, 5:27 pm

Everest - Route to C2 Completed + Everest - Week 2 Begins + Sea to Monte Rosa in 14 & Half Hours

Himalayan Spring 2018 - Icefall doctors complete route to Camp 2 on Everest - The Adventure Blog
Everest 2018 -Week 2 begins with acclimatization on Lobuche -20,000ft trekking peak - Alan Arnette
Nico Valsesia makes it from the sea to Monte Rosa in 14 hours and 31 minutes - Montagna.tv


http://theadventureblog.blogspot.com/2018/04/himalaya-spring-2018-icefall-doctors.html -- Kraig Becker -- Himalayan Spring 2018 - Icefall doctors complete route to Camp 2 on Everest

http://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2018/04/09/everest-2018/ -- Alan Arnette -- Everest 2018 : Week Two begins - Acclimatising on Lobuche

https://www.montagna.tv/cms/121900/nico-valsesia-ce-la-fa-dal-mare-al-monte-rosa-in-14-ore-e-31-minuti/ -- Nico Valsesia makes it from the sea to Monte Rosa in 14 hours and 31 minutes (English translation available)





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Posted: April 10, 2018, 2:40 pm

Everest 2018 Update Apr 7 + Julien Herry Portrait (Bio) + 7 Year Old Girl Climbs Kilimanjaro

Everest 2018 - Weekend update April 4 - Detailed summary from Alan Arnette on his blog
Julien "Pica" Herry, portrait of a "guy from up there" - English translation availanle
7 Year old Texas girl just climbed Kilimanjaro - from the Sacramento Bee


http://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2018/04/07/everest-2018-weekend-update-april-7/ -- Alan Arnette -- Everest 2018 - Weekend Update April 7

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Posted: April 9, 2018, 3:34 pm

First Ascent of Langdung (6357m) Nepal + Castore (4226m) Aosta Italy + 2 Fatalities in Alpine Avalanche +

Sherpa team succeeds on first ascent of Langdung (6357m) in Nepal - by Alpinist.com
Castore/Castor (4226m) - Aosta, Italy/Switzerland - Trip report with pictures at Summitpost
Avalanche in Pila (Alps) - 2 victims recovered and 2 were wounder - English translation
Cycling on the roof of the world in Pakistan

http://www.alpinist.com/doc/web18s/newswire-sherpa-winter-langdung-ascent -- Sherpa team succeeds on first ascent of Langdung (6357m) in Nepal

https://www.summitpost.org/castore-castor/150540 -- Castore/Castor (4226m) - Aosta, Italy/ Switzerland

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Posted: April 7, 2018, 9:21 pm

Don Bowie to Climb Kangchenjunga + Skier Saved From Rockies Avalanche + N Chutes to San Gorgonio

Canadian Don Bowie going big in the Himalayas - to climb Kagchenjunga - Gripped Magazine
Skier saved from deep under Rockies avalanche - from Gripped Magazine
North Chutes yo Mt San Gorgonio - trip report with pictures by Ellen and Sally


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https://gripped.com/news/skier-saved-from-deep-under-rockies-avalanche/ -- Skier saved from deep under Rockies avalanche

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Posted: April 6, 2018, 10:21 pm

Everest 2018 Route to Camp 1 + Red Bull Ski Traverse + Injured Hiker Rescued From PCT Snow Creek +

Everest 2018 : Route to Camp 1 in Early - Detailed summary of current Everest climb -  Alan Arnette
Red Bull Der Lange Weg : the ski mountaineering traverse reaches half way point - Planet Mountain
Injured hiker rescued from the PCT near Snow Creek - from the Desert Sun News
PCT at Snow Creek - Hike scheduled for April 24 - by Palm Springs Hiking and Outdoor

http://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2018/04/05/everest-2018-route-to-camp-1-in-early/ -- Alan Arnette -- Everest 2018 : Route to Camp 1 in early

http://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/snow-ski-skimountaineering/red-bull-der-lange-weg-the-ski-mountaineering-traverse-reaches-halfway-point.html -- Red Bull Der Lange Weg : the ski mountaineering traverse reaches the half way point

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After 2 attempts to climb San Gorgonio via the North chutes in March, Ellen and I succeeded yesterday. We took the trail all the way to Dry Lake, then followed a gully with boot tracks to the base of one of the more easterly chutes. We could see boot tracks most of the way up the chute, put on our crampons, and began to follow them up. The snow was fabulously sticky. As we neared the top it got steeper, but we weren’t too concerned because of the great condition of the snow. It was a joyous moment when we attained the top of the ridge. We happily made our way to the summit of San G and had lunch and shot some pics. Going back down the chute took longer than expected because of our level of trying to keep safe. Sorry, but I didn’t get any pics from climbing the chute...I was very focused on just climbing!

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Posted: April 6, 2018, 5:21 pm

Andes - 5 Peaks in 10 Days (6500m) + Icefall Doctors Open Everest Route + One Peak From Record +

Andes : 5 Peaks in 10 days for the Los Picos 6500, but Huascaran will have to wait - Montagna.tv
Icefall doctors open "safest" Everest route - from Nepal Mountain News & Himalayan Times
Australian mountaineer Steve Plain is one peak away from record (Seven Summits bid)


https://www.montagna.tv/cms/121685/ande-5-cime-in-10-giorni-per-i-los-picos-6500-ma-il-huascaran-dovra-aspettare/   -- Andes : 5 Peaks in 10 days for the Los Picos 6500, but Huascaran will have to wait. (English translation given)

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Posted: April 5, 2018, 9:31 pm

Aiguilles Rouges Fatal Avalanche (Alps) + Monte Rosa Rescue from 4167m + Snow in Death Valley (April) (Below) +

Fatal Avalanche in the Aiguilles Rouges massif (French Alps) by Chamonix.net news
Monte Rosa - Two ski mountaineers blocked yesterday at the Felice Giordano bivouac (4167 meters)
The rescue starts from the ground (English translation) - by Montagna.tv
Snow and wildflowers in Death Valley on April 1 in the Facebook section below (Scroll down)
Zion National Park Pictures - April 2018  


https://www.chamonix.net/english/news/fatal-avalanche-aiguilles-rouges-massif    -- Fatal Avalanche in the Aiguilles Rouges massif (French Alps)

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/swiss-alps-avalanche-leaves-3-dead-2-injured-near-glacier/2018/04/01/40d12766-3591-11e8-af3c-2123715f78df_story.html?utm_term=.32ee28bc9897  --  Another avalanche

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Posted: April 5, 2018, 9:17 pm

Mt Silliman 11,188 ft (Sierras) + Wilson Adventures (Colorado) + Doctor Vertical Dies in Avalanche

Mt Silliman 11,188 ft in the High Sierra - Pictures by Calicokat on Smugmug blog
Wilson Adventures 2 : Suntori Sit Start -  Trip report with pictures by Raphael Slawinski
Emmanuel Cauchy "Doctor Vertical" dies in an avalanche in the Alps - Gripped Magazine
Everest 2018 - Blessings on the Trek - by Alan Arnette on Facebook

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Posted: April 3, 2018, 12:01 am

Separite Climbing & Skiing Deaths + Everest 2018 - Yaks & Porters + Everest - Lhotse Crossing + San Jacinto via Snow Creek (2017)

Separate deaths rattle climbing and ski communities - from Gripped Magazine
Everest 2018 - Zos, yaks, porters and helicopter - Alan Arnette's blog (Update to base camp)
Horia Colibasanu and Peter Hamor ready for alpine style crossing of Everest- Lhotse (English trans)
Mount San Jacinto via Snow Creek in March 2017 - Trip report and pictures by Eric Su

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https://www.montagna.tv/cms/121471/horia-colibasanu-e-peter-hamor-pronti-per-la-traversata-in-stile-alpino-di-everest-lhotse/  --  Everest - Lhotse traverse attempt planned




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Posted: April 1, 2018, 3:22 pm

Shkhara S Face N/R (Caucasus) + Wes Shelberg Pk & Pk 4020 ft (California) + Aguja Desconocida E Face (Patagonia) +

Shkhara South Face, new route and first winter ascent in the Caucasus by Georgian climbers
Wes Shelberg Pk, Pk 4020 ft, Squaw Tit, Table Mountain (California) - Trip report with pictures
Aguja Desconocida East Face, new climb in Patagonia by Vanhee and Villanueva O Driscoll


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http://www.snwburd.com/bob/trip_reports/wes_shelberg_1.html-- Bob Burd -- California -- Wes Shelberg Peak, Peak 4020 feet, Squaw Tit, Table Mountain

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Posted: March 30, 2018, 3:58 pm

Red Rocks (Nevada) Climbs + Couloir S.E du Grand Capucin (Alps) + Everest 2018 Katmandu + Great Himalayan Trail Record

Red Rocks in Nevada - Trip report with pictures by Steph Abegg of numerous climbs
Couloir South East du Grand Capucin climbed and skied by Davide Capozzi and Denis Trento
Everest 2018 - Climbers say hello to Katmandu - by Alan Arnette
1504 km, 65000  meters in altitude gain in 25 days : New record for the Great Himalayan Trail

http://www.stephabegg.com/home/tripreports/nevada/redrocks2018 -- Steph Abegg -- Washington -- Red Rocks in Nevada - Trip report with pictures

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https://www.montagna.tv/cms/121234/1504-km-in-25-giorni-nuovo-record-per-il-great-himalaya-trail/New speed record for the Great Himalayan Trail


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Posted: March 28, 2018, 9:00 pm

Great Himalayan Trail Fastest Time + Solo F/A of Hohe Kirche N Pfeller (Austria) + Pregnant Nepalese Women Trekking +

Two South Africans set word's fastest known time (Speed record) on the Great Himalayan Trail
David Lama solo first ascent of Hohe Kirche Nord Pfeller in Valsertal , Austria (Planet Mountain)
Pregnant Nepalese women trekking for days to catch a glimpse of their umborn babies
Article - 100 year time lapse of the Mer de Glace - French Alps

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http://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/alpinism/david-lama-solo-first-ascent-of-hohe-kirche-nord-pfeiler-in-valsertal.html-  - David Lama solo first ascent of Hohe Kirshe Nord Pfeller in Valsertal, Austria

https://www.nepalmountainnews.com/128221-2/  --  Pregnant Nepalese women trekking for days to catch a glympse of their unborn babies    --  Scroll down




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Posted: March 27, 2018, 5:12 pm

Franz Rota Nodari Dies on Concarena + Los Picos 6500 (Andes) 7 Summits + Rescues Near San Bernadino Peak

Famous climber Franz Rota Nodari is the alpinist who dies on the Concarena (Mar 24) - English translation available - He climbed all 82 of the Alps 4000 meter peaks
Los Picos 6500 - Seven summits climbed in the Andes over 6000 meters by Italians
Two helicopter rescues near San Bernadino Peak and Mt San Gorgonio - 500 and 100 ft falls on ice
David Lama continues bold solo first ascents - by Gripped Magazine

https://www.montagna.tv/cms/121121/e-franz-rota-nodari-lalpinista-che-ha-perso-la-vita-sul-concarena/ -- Franz Rota Nodari is the alpinist who lost his life (March 24) on the Concarena (English translation given)

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https://www.sbsun.com/2018/03/25/sheriffs-crew-rescues-hiker-who-slipped-on-ice-fell-500-feet-near-san-bernardino-peak/ -- Sherriff's crew rescues hiker who slipped on ice and fell 500 feet near San Bernadino Peak
https://www.sbsun.com/2018/03/26/san-diego-hiker-rescued-after-falling-100-feet-in-icy-san-bernardino-mountains/ -- Another rescue on San Gorgonio Peak




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Posted: March 26, 2018, 10:56 pm

Great Zebru Avakanche - 2 Dead (S Tyrol) + Maya Sherpa to Kangchenjunga + Dolomites (Italy) - Dolce vita +

Avalanche on the Great Zebru : 2 dead climbers and a seriouslt injured  - Konigsspitze in the South Tyrol - Montagna.tv - English Translation available
Maya Sherpa : Next try on Kangchenjunga - by Stefan Nestler on his blog
Italy - Dolomites - Dolce vita on snow - Trip report with pictures


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Trail/Weather Conditions for March 23rd, through 28th, 2018

All trails (including Willow Creek to Saddle Junction) are open. On Thursday we received about 1.25” inches of rain in Long Valley. There is no snow in Long Valley (next to Ranger Station) and about 2” to 7” inches of snow in the higher elevations towards the peak. Icy trail conditions in all areas above the Ranger Station. Micro spikes, or Yak Traxs, and hiking poles along with winter gear are highly recommended.The Round Valley water spigot is flowing (if not frozen). Trails are signed at trail junctions only. Good route finding and navigation skills are recommended. Please have the proper clothing/food/survival gear/water for the mountain environment. Stop by the Ranger Station for your free day hike permit & map. For additional hiking information call 760-327-0222 and for any additional camping/permit questions call our Idyllwild office at 951-659-2607. For Camping Reservations (in Idyllwild) call 800-444-7275.

Note: Current weather conditions are subject to change. Temperatures will be approximately about 10-15 degrees colder in higher elevations.

Friday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Saturday - Sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday Night - A slight chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday - Sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Sunday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

Monday - Sunny, with a high near 36. Monday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

Tuesday - Sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy. Tuesday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Blustery.

Wednesday - Sunny, with a high near 49. Wednesday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

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Posted: March 24, 2018, 4:40 pm

Aguja Val Blois - Patagonia New Route + 16 Andean Peaks Over 6500m in 60 Days + Crevasse Fall - Seracs du Geant

Germans climb new route up Ajuga Val Blois in Patagonia - by Planet Mountain

16 Andean peaks over 6500 meters climbed in 60 days - by Montagna.tv - English translation given

Skier fals into crevasse in the sector of the Seracs du Geant - by Chamonix.net/news

Sherpa team retrieves Austrian climbers body from Mt Lobuche East - below in Facebook section

http://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/alpinism/germans-climb-new-route-up-aguja-val-biois-in-patagonia.html -- Germans climb new route up Aguja Val Blois in Patagonia

https://www.montagna.tv/cms/120777/16-vette-andine-sopra-i-6500m-in-60-giorni-limpresa-entra-nel-vivo/   -- 16 Andian Peaks over 6000 meters in 60 days. English translation available

https://www.chamonix.net/english/news/skier-falls-into-crevasse-seracs-du-geant  --  Skier falls into crevasse at Seracs du Geant

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Posted: March 22, 2018, 3:30 pm

Sphinx Face on Mt Temple (Canada) + Perfect Partners Honnold & Haley + Valle di Cogne (Italy) + Picacho Wilderness

Rare winter ascent of the Sphinx Face on Mt Temple in Canada - by Gripped Magazine
Article - Perfact Partners #7 - Alex Honnold and Colin Haley - by UK Climbing
Burian in Valle di Cogne, new mixed climb in Italy by Italians - by Planet Mountain
Bob Burd trip report down below in the Facebook area - Trip report with pictures - Picacho - Calif

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http://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/alpinism/burian-in-valle-di-cogne-new-mixed-climb-by-matteo-giglio-and-francois-cazzanelli.html -- Burian in Valle diCogne, new mixed climb by an Italian team





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Posted: March 21, 2018, 2:33 pm