Ski touring news roundup August 2018, avalanche software simulations and K2 ski descent extreme skiing.

For alpinists, life is too fun to spend it sleeping, here are a few tips for doing early ‘alpine’ starts if you’re mountain climbing or ski touring in the backcountry.

Processed webcam image of John Galvin avalanche and recovery helicopter.

Obituary eulogy for John Galvin, Mountain Rescue Aspen volunteer, perished in avalanche April 2018 Maroon Bowl.

3 tips for ski touring avalanche safety, decision making and who skis first are key, also be aware of terrain consequences.

Tribute to Hayden Kennedy, who took his own life as the result of a Montana avalanche he was involved in with his girlfriend Inge Perkins, who also perished.