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Thursday, July 29, 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


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David Chambers brings new meaning to the term "social climbing."
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:19:55 GMT

Chambers, an on-again, off-again student at Southern Oregon University, is part of a new wave of young rock climbers in the Rogue Valley who have learned you don't have to drive hours to Yosemite National Park or Smith Rock State Park in Central Oregon to find challenging rocks to climb.

Seattle Scientist Perishes During Mountain Climbing Trek On Mt. Rainier
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:05:43 GMT

Seattle, WA, United States - Seattle scientist Lee F. Adams died earlier this week following a climbing accident on Mount Rainier.

Memorial scheduled for mountain climbing victim, Topp
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:17:23 GMT

A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, July 30 at the Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel for Peter Topp, a Colorado Springs resident who died Monday while climbing in the San Juan Mountains.

Afghan Climber Aims for Top of Everest
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:12:25 GMT

Nadjib Sirat is well aware of the risks he will face during his attempt to scale Mount Everest, a mountain that researchers say claims at least one life for every 10 expeditions.

Springs hiker dead, two injured in rock slide near Telluride
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:06:11 GMT

One man died and two climbers were injured Monday in a rock slide in the backcountry of southwestern Colorado.

Tauranga teens scaling new heights
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:17:40 GMT

ROCK CLIMBING As little tackers, they were scaling the adventure playground or clambering up the nearest tree.

Stewart Goodyear: climbing Mount Beethoven
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:53:21 GMT

Stewart Goodyear says he had to train like an athlete in preparation for his Beethoven marathon.

Fair days ahead
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:38:23 GMT

By CHANDRA NIKLEWSKI STAFF WRITER The ability to walk on water is just a trip to the county fair away.

Mountain boarding and skiving becoming more popular
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:12:21 GMT

As increasing numbers of people pursue sports and activities such as hiking or mountain climbing, outdoor niche sports such as mountain boarding and skiving are growing in popularity.

Terrington pupils in action-packed Alps challenge
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:57:52 GMT

YOUNGSTERS at a North Yorkshire school enjoyed an action-packed camping trip to the French Alps.

Seneca fair ready to roll
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 06:58:22 GMT

By CHANDRA NIKLEWSKI FOR THE COURIER TIFFIN -- Want to walk on water? Stroll over to the Seneca County Fair, which officially opens Monday at the fairgrounds in Tiffin.

Extreme Risk
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:29:58 GMT

For most youths, living on the edge means staying out an hour past curfew, speeding down an open road or dying their hair some shade of neon.

Everest: Hidden Expedition HD App for IPad Now Available from Big Fish Games
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:11:18 GMT

Big Fish Games today announced the release of its iPadTM version of the Everest: Hidden Expedition app, the first - and highly successful - iPhone game from Big Fish Games.

The "stimulus debate" and the golden rule of mountain climbing
Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:22:01 GMT

The global macroeconomy is at a juncture; some economists argue for continued fiscal stimulus to avoid a double dip recession while others argue for fiscal prudence.

Tour de France: Andy Schleck plans to move mountains
Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:13:06 GMT

AFTER 3,115km of racing, just eight seconds separate leader Alberto Contador and second-placed Andy Schleck as the Tour hits showdown time today on its final summit finish.

Chris Weidner: Twenty-four hours in the life of Alpine Gumby
Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:24:14 GMT

Saturday night is just heating up in Boulder, but by 9 o'clock I'm Zen-ing myself to sleep.

Teacher preparing for breathtaking climb
Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:19:20 GMT

A Fayetteville woman is getting ready to head off to one of the world's tallest places.

Book Excerpt: a Blind Descenta
Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:32:27 GMT

By James M. Tabor In 2004, two teams raced through Mexico and the Republic of Georgia to find the deepest place on Earth, or the "supercave." Author James M. Tabor wrote about the deep cave exploration, which combines elements of mountain climbing and scuba diving.

Adventure tourism, Italian way
Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:21:57 GMT

MUSCAT: Oman is getting adventure tourism mode. An official of the Ministry of Tourism said, - Over the next years, thrust will be on adventure and eco-tourism. Blessed with mountains, wadis, and beaches Oman offers ample scope for aero, aqua and terrestrial adventure tourism activities.

Climbing is growing sport
Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:39:46 GMT

TONG Jun Jie, 18, received a gold medal from Dr Ahmad Mohd Magad, Member of Parliament for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC at the inaugural National Youth Sport Climbing Championship.


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