Spirited Steep Skier Sylvain Saudan Dies
On July 14, renowned Swiss steep skier Sylvain Saudan died of a heart attack at 87 years old. He lived in Les Houches, France near Chamonix.
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Author: The High Route Editors
THR Model: Seeking Community Input
Hey THR readers, subscribers and potential subscribers. We’re here to discuss how we may evolve in the near future. Our readers come first, so we want you as part of the conversation.
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BD and Smiley Provide Useful Information on Building Effective Snow Anchors
Mark Smiley and BD’s QC Lab collaborate in “The Art and Science of Building Snow Anchors.” Consider it a valuable guide to better practice and understanding of the physics in play.
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2023-2024 The Snow Pool Findings
Recently, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) and The Snow Pool research group have released some preliminary findings from this winter’s data. The Snow Pool researchers aim to learn how the winter backcountry community uses avalanche forecasts. Further, the survey’s data may help forecasters become better communicators.
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THR Episode 13: The Cat in the Bag Episode with Fabrikant and Haas
Adam Fabrikant and Billy Haas bring some closure to their fall trip to the Chilean Andes. Consider this 13th episode their Chile debrief. We learn how a seasoned team pivots objectives and envisions what Fabrikant calls the 5×5: ascents and ski descents of five different 5,000m peaks. As South America builds into what we hope is a robust winter, let Fabrikant and Haas plant an adventure seed.
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