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Thursday, September 02, 2010

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New ethical adventure sports website
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:10:23 PST
Madison, WI is Redefining Recreation
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:07:51 PST
Mountain Lake Adventures Madison, WI Recreation
N.E. Outdoors Writing Contest
Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:50:19 PST
Summit for Someone Announces Emmons Glacier Climb on Mt. Rainier
Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:39:32 PST
Summit for Someone Announces Emmons Glacier Climb on Mt. Rainier


Topix Climbing

Bits & Pieces: College friend to climb Mt. Fuji as fundraiser for Dan Woolley fund
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:32:36 GMT

Dan Woolley stood about as tall as your kid brother when he was in middle school, but he left a huge impression on those who knew him.

With Son Missing, Arum Skips Promotion
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:58:27 GMT

It was, Manny Pacquiao said, an unusually subdued news conference Wednesday at the Chelsea Piers for his Nov.

Austrian breaks leg in Croatian climbing trip
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:09:04 GMT

An Austrian mountain rescuer is recovering after breaking his leg on a climbing trip in Croatia, it has been announced.

Parkinson's victim conquers Montana's highest peak
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:44:42 GMT

The ledger atop Granite Peak, placed there for climbers to sign when they reach the summit, recently had a new signature added to it.

Nelson Rocks Preserve
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:46:59 GMT

Nelson Rocks Preserve is an outdoor recreation area located in the scenic North Fork Valley of Pendleton County, West Virginia.

Local man mountain climbing for arthritis
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:36:55 GMT

It's going to be a long trek up one of the world's largest mountains, but a Kelowna man is looking forward to it.

Spiderman arrested after another Sydney climb
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:27:32 GMT

Australian police were Monday waiting atop Sydney's 57-storey Lumiere Building to arrest world-renowned free-climbing specialist Alain Robert.

Field Notes: Watching a new route on Longs Peak's Diamond
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:17:47 GMT

Bruce Miller climbing overhanging 5.11 cracks on the second to last pitch. The top half of this pitch is new ground between two existing aid routes, Enos Mills Wall and Jack of Diamonds on Longs Peak.

Calgary professor in hospital after mountain-climbing fall
Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:03:18 GMT

CALGARY a ' A University of Calgary professor was recovering in hospital this weekend after he fell roughly 20 metres and was left dangling on a cliff face while rock climbing in Banff National Park.

Outdoor group adds more climbs to battle cancer
Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:54:02 GMT

Since its establishment in 1983, Pack, Paddle, Ski has organized outdoor adventure travel for more than 5,000 clients in 20 countries on every continent.

Life Lessons Learned in High Altitude Mountain Climb in Ecuadorian Andes
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 04:41:32 GMT

Editor's note: Journal Outdoors writer Elizabeth Shaw recently spent 15 days in Ecuador.

South Korea: Controversy Overshadows Woman Climbera s World Record
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:23:46 GMT

South Korea's Oh Eun-Sun is believed to be the first woman to have successfully climbed the world's 14 highest mountain peaks , though one of her climbs was disputed around last week of April.

Trip to Switzerland
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:23:47 GMT

Switzerland has all those beautiful things which make it more attractive such as mountains, valleys, forests, meadows, glaciers, lakes, rivers, cities and authentic villages.

Austrian climber injured in Croatia
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:14:19 GMT

An Austrian teenager suffered serious injuries in a five-metre fall while mountain-climbing in Croatia.

Stuff Sack
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:04:43 GMT

The most prolific Rockies photographer of all time has produced four new pictorial books devoted to his favourite mountain range.

High Altitude Mountain Climb in Ecuadorean Andes Teaches Life Lessons
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:59:54 GMT

I learned some good life lessons recently on a five-day high-altitude climbing expedition in Ecuador - "Drink lots of water." "Don't look down." And my personal favorite: "Be careful what you wish for." Yep, that's the one that'll stick with me.

The Spot
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:45:47 GMT

University of Colorado grad Alyssa Morin makes her way up a free-standing boulder at The Spot gym in 2008.

Hidden mysteries of a forgotte...
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:27:32 GMT

Busauibangjang was regarded only as a myth until about 10 years ago. Its steep cliffs offer breathtaking views of unspoiled land.

Nepal Plane Crash Kills Brooklyn Law Grad, Two Utah Law Firm Workers
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:14:00 GMT

A Brooklyn Law School graduate and two workers at a Utah law firm were among 14 people killed Tuesday when a plane destined for the area of Mount Everest crashed in Nepal.

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Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:04:27 GMT

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