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Sunday, September 07, 2008

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Reach for the sky
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:16:01 GMT

EDITOR'S NOTE: In late July, West Sider Keith Jeffers joined three other mountain climbing enthusiasts to scale Washington state's Mount Rainier, at 14,417 feet one of the tallest peaks in the U.S. The 2000 ...

Climber Critically Injured on Afton Mountain
Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:09:50 GMT

Authorities say they received a 911 call from the climbing partner of 38 year old John Higginbotham to say that he had fallen down the mountain.

The Gear Junkie Scoop: La Sportiva ...
Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:39:18 GMT

The big claim with La Sportiva's latest approach and climbing shoe, the mystically-named Gandalf, is that it has the durability to log up to 3,000 days of mountain climbing.

Rescued from Mount Rainier
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:21:59 GMT

A Franklin County couple who were stranded at the 8,000-foot level on a mountainside in the North Cascades of Washington state since Wednesday began walking down the mountain Friday to a point where were picked ...

Schnyder of Switzerland brings the heart of a pro
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:06:03 GMT

Success comes in small packages, too. It comes not only to those who reach the summit but to those who climb high and stay there.

Malham Cove, North Yorkshire - Destination Guide
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:57:34 GMT

An Introduction: Malham Cove is the jewel in the crown of Yorkshire's limestone crags.

Kyocera Mita sponsors cape2cape
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:46:14 GMT

Led by adventurer and endurance athlete Joachim Franz , the cape2cape team will scale 18 mountains in nine weeks, starting with the North Cape in Norway and finishing with the South Cape in South Africa.

Spikeless Tree Trimming
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 04:36:39 GMT

And a story about entrepreneurs. Local guys who decided to make their business stand out from the competition, by applying things they learned while having fun.

Gardening On Magdalena's Plains Is An Uphill Fight
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:28:12 GMT

Gardening on Magdalena's high plains is like joining a mountain climbing club in the southern Alps. It's an uphill battle, not for the faint of heart.

It seems that besides the summer heat, the high altitude and the repeating freeze-thaw pattern of the winter, each yard has its own unique soil challenges.

One of Magdalena's heroes is Barbara Bowden. Barbara, who was raised in Magdalena, and her family, now spend summers here and winters in Electra, Texas.  

Bowden has been keeping the medians on Main Street looking absolutely wonderful.

Pastor and avid outdoorsman dies in mountaineering accident
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:16:55 GMT

Golden's Bousselaire "was never idle" August 21, 2008 Pastor Vince Bousselaire saw the world from the top of six of the highest peaks in the world and pedaled hundreds of miles on his bicycle, making friends ...

Climbing that people dream of
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:09:43 GMT

Living in Colorado now, I have a different view of what mountain climbing entails.

How to Start Hiking: A Workout to Strengthen Body, Heart, and Mind
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:39:09 GMT

Last week, on a quest for a healthy, active summer vacation , I found myself at the foot of New Hampshire's Mount Washington, the tallest peak in the northeastern United States.

Mountain climbing destination: The Middle Sister
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:21:29 GMT

THREE SISTERS WILDERNESS, Ore. For novice mountain climbers like myself who like to conquer at least one of the state's peaks each summer, the Three Sisters mountains in Central Oregon beckon.

German gets jailed for hiking naked
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:03:56 GMT

Ten German nudists may have to give up their hobby of naked mountain climbing after one of the men was arrested for indecent exposure.

Pastor dies doing what he loved
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:03:43 GMT

A Colorado pastor who died while trying to put a Bible on top of a Swiss mountain will be "truly, truly missed," said family and friends.

Hiker who died on Palisade Mountain west of Loveland is identified as Kentucky man
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:45:14 GMT

The Larimer County Coroner's Office has identified the body of a missing hiker as David Price, 48, of Richmond, Ky.

New Zealand prime minister tries to resuscitate guide during mountain climbing trip
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:57:17 GMT

New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark and members of the party, including two Cabinet ministers, spent more than two hours trying to revive Gottlieb Braun-Elwert, police said.

Swiss mountain claims two lives
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:03:29 GMT

From Wikinews, the free news source you can write! The Matterhorn Image: Marcel Wiesweg.

A peak season for Everest deaths
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:48:36 GMT

T en years after "Into Thin Air," people are still dying on their way to the top of Mount Everest, and we are still avidly reading about them.

Climbing every mountain for the thrill of it all
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:25:56 GMT

I'm motivated to exercise really hard if I have a goal laid out in front of me, like a bike trip or a mountain climb.


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Sheriff's copter rescues hikers
Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:43:07 GMT

After being stranded for two hours, a rescue helicopter plucked a stuck hiker from a La Quinta cliff Friday morning.

Get Outside! Hiking Herman Gulch
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:34:56 GMT

Deb Stanley , 7NEWS Producer, Avid Hiker and Colorado Junkie UPDATED: 3:38 pm MDT September 5, 2008 Basics: Distance: 7 Miles RT Elevation Gain: 1,600+ feet Location: I-70 near the Loveland Ski Area Trailhead: ...

Cloudland Canyon Offers Hiking, Disc Golf and Scenic Views
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:24:34 GMT

Cloudland Canyon State Park offers several scenic views throughout the year. Visitors to the park can enjoy the views from the top of the trails, as well as, many other places in the park.

Nike Sportswear Hiking Boot
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:09:13 GMT

Here is a look at an upcoming hiking boot release from Nike Sportswear . The materials used in the new NSW line have been really great in terms of quality, so I am interested to see how this boot will turn out.

Fresh-air fitness: Autumn hiking offers cooler temperatures and warmer colors
Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:01:00 GMT

Summer may be nearly over, but that doesn't mean you have to put the hiking boots away.

Medina hiking also starts today
Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:31:00 GMT

Last year, 415 participants earned forest-green backpacks in the Medina County Park District's first Trekking Through Autumn, modeled after Summit County's Fall Hiking Spree.

New search for missing aviator Fossett
Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:12:18 GMT

A year after the Labor Day 2007 disappearance of famed aviator and adventurer Steve Fossett, a team made up of friends and admirers is searching for some sign of him or his small plane in rugged mountains just ...

Hiking the Sierra
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:00:49 GMT

From May Lake, a lone hiker named Marek Warszawski ponders the elevation of Mt. Hoffman -- a popular climbing destination located in the geographic center of Yosemite National Park.

Hiking Gros Morne
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:42:41 GMT

Our stomachs are rumbling after a strenuous trek to the 806-metre summit of Gros Morne, the highest peak in the national park along Newfoundland's stunning west coast.

Exeter man hiking Appalachian Trail reaches Maine
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:15:47 GMT

Click on the link below to see an interactive map of Adam's journey with photo slide shows and personalized trail updates.

M-ROCK Announces New Zion 525 and McKinley 526 Camera Backpacks
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:23:09 GMT

Probably the most detailed, user-friendly and functional camera backpacks! M-ROCK is excited to announce the brand new Zion 525 & McKinley 526 camera backpacks.

Hiking poles can be useful
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:05:50 GMT

D1 Paul Gaudet Take a hike Before I get to this week's hiking location, I would like to write a bit more on hiking gear.

How to Choose a Hiking Backpack
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:51:56 GMT

When you're going on a long hike, the last thing you need is an uncomfortable hiking backpack.

Does wearing an ankle brace when hiking create a dependency on it?
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:17:12 GMT

ASO Ankle Brace Does wearing an ankle brace when hiking form a dependency, preventing your ankle from getting stronger? Also, do you advise wearing an ankle brace on both ankles for extra protection, or just on ...

Adventure racing tests overall outdoor skills, teamwork
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:57:37 GMT

Adventure races are nonstop, non-motorized, multi-sport team events that take place in the wilderness.

Avoid missteps while hiking in the Adirondacks
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:37:40 GMT

This was no ordinary road trip. This was the voyage to take our daughter to her first year of college at Boston University.

Hiking the Laurel Ridge, one adventure at a time
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:22:20 GMT

For Pittsburghers, at this time of year, the sun comes up over the city's eastern hills around Monroeville.

Teen rescued from ice cave undergoes surgery
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 21:53:44 GMT

One of the teenagers rescued after being buried under ice for five hours near Snoqualmie Pass was rushed into surgery Saturday morning.

The summer of liquid sunshine
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:32:15 GMT

Don't try to stay dry! This sudden summer shower didn't bother this summer paddler.

September activities include hiking and nature walks at Red Rock State Park
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:19:49 GMT

August 23, 2008 - The activities scheduled for September 2008 at Red Rock State Park include nature talks, guided walks and hikes.