Mountain News
The latest news and updates related to the mountains of the American West.
Custer County SAR Conducts Heroic High-Altitude Rescue on Humboldt Peak
CUSTER COUNTY, CO – The Custer County Search and Rescue (CCSAR) in collaboration with fire helitack crews executed a successful high-altitude rescue mission at Humboldt
Quandary Peak Hiking Regulations 2023: Changes for Shuttle and Parking Fees This Summer
SUMMIT COUNTY, CO – As the hiking season approaches, changes to the shuttle and parking systems for Summit County’s beloved Quandary Peak and McCullough Gulch
Torreys Peak Rescue Highlights the Need for Skier Safety Precautions
A skier who had fallen and sustained injuries in the Tuning Fork couloir on the northwest side of Torreys Peak was successfully rescued Sunday morning,
Hikers Air-lifted during Pikes Peak Rescue Highlight Importance of 14er Safety
In a dramatic display of rescue operations this weekend, two hikers were successfully airlifted from the summit of Pikes Peak after finding themselves stranded due
Multiple Colorado Mountain Passes Reopen for 2023 Summer Season
COLORADO, USA — Summer has finally arrived in the high country of Colorado, and with it comes the reopening of several majestic mountain passes. The
Rocky Mountain National Park Rescues Injured Climber in High-Altitude Operation
Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), in a significant search and rescue mission, successfully saved a 37-year-old male climber from Fort Collins, Colorado, on May 21
Colorado Avalanche Risk Heightened, State Nears 30-Year Fatality Record
As Colorado experiences warmer conditions, the risk of avalanches in the mountains is on the rise, with the state just one death away from tying
Launching the Fix CRUS Coalition to Protect and Expand Outdoor Recreation Access in Colorado
The Next Summit is proud to announce it is working with a group of partners to launch the Fix CRUS Coalition: A collaborative initiative that
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Awards $147,000 for Sustainable Recreation on Iconic 14ers
The Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board awarded $147,000 to the National Forest Foundation and Chaffee County to create sustainable recreation opportunities across Colorado’s iconic 14,000-foot+
Multiple Fires Blaze Across Pikes Peak Region, Prompting Evacuations and Air Quality Advisory
Fire crews continue to battle multiple fires across the Pikes Peak region, leading to several evacuations and an air quality advisory issued by the Department
Chris Fisher Sets New FKT for Colorado’s 14ers in Single Winter Season
On March 18th, 2023, athlete Chris Fisher achieved a new FKT (fastest known time) by becoming the second person ever to climb all of Colorado’s
Colorado Special Avalanche Advisory In Effect Until Sunday Afternoon
In the wake of recent storms throughout the Rocky Mountains, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center has issued a Special Avalanche advisory for all of the
