From the inspiring to the tragic, ‘Adventure News of the Week’ presents a wrap-up of top news in the world of exploration and adventure.
RUNNING: Mary Cain Speaks Out Against Nike. Elite runner Mary Cain spoke out this week against former trainer Alberto Salazar, who she said “physically and emotionally abused” her. Nike released a statement promising to investigate the allegations. Read more on the story here and here.
SURF: A Smart ‘Surfboard’ Is Circumnavigating Antarctica. The craft, called the Wave Glider, is part of a scientific project by the University of Washington to measure ocean warming and other atmospheric changes in the Southern Ocean.
The board has sonar, solar, and satellite equipment and will be “surfing” all by itself through the project. You can read more here.
INBOUND AVALANCHE: 2 Snowboarders Die in Avalanche at Opening Day in Solden, Austria. In a tragic accident, two riders died on the mountain in Solden after an avalanche buried them in 3 feet of snow.
The slide occurred on the area’s opening day after a lot of recent fresh snow. The rescue operation involved 60 people, including a manual search team and multiple helicopters. Read the full report here or below.
BOYCOTT: Backcountry Issues Apology, Fires Law Firm. Following the public’s reaction to Backcountry suing smaller companies for using the word “backcountry” in their names, CEO Jonathan Nielsen released an apology letter.
Soon after, the company also severed ties with IPLA Legal Advisors, the law firm handling its litigation, and dropped its suit against small company Marquette Backcountry Ski. You can read our full coverage here.
HIKER DEATH: Californian Missing for Days, Dies on a Glacier. Alan Stringer, 40, was hiking in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks in California when he was reported missing.
The hiker was prepared for a day hike only, so Stringer’s loved ones contacted authorities when he did not return. The Inyo County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search and on November 7 found Stringer deceased at the top of Darwin Glacier. Read more here.
