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American skiing icon Glen Plake among Manaslu avalanche survivors

In the chaotic aftermath of an avalanche early Sunday that killed as many as 15 people on the Nepalese peak Manaslu, it has been revealed that one of the few known survivors is a legendary American skier.

Eight climbers have been confirmed dead and there are reports of a ninth body having been found. Six climbers remain missing but the search, which was hampered Sunday because of fog, was called off Monday afternoon.

Glen Plake, 48, a free-skiing pioneer from Lake Tahoe,..

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Exclusive: Wade Simmons and Dan Barham get their Bike cover

Bike magazine has a custom of presenting a framed copy of each month's cover to both the photographer who shot it and the athlete who stars in it. The September/October issue of Bike features a cover photo of freeriding legend Wade Simmons, which was shot by Dan Barham. Bike's managing editor, Brice Minnigh, recently surprised both Wade and Dan with their framed covers. The "stoke" ensues. Click on the video below to watch.

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