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The Nissan Winter Outdoor Games - 2008-04-06 by apoorva

We check out the event held in February in Chamonix and get an idea of how wild the alpine circus is when it's in town. 7 teams each make a 5 minute film with climbing, acro-paragliding, speedriding, wingsuit flying, base jumping and big-mountain skiing/snowboarding all included, in only 5 days.
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Tibet, Example of China's other Poisons, by fjielgeit - 2007-10-21 by fjielgeit

With Pres. Bush, Congress awarding the Dalai Lama with America's highest civilian award, I thought a piece on Tibet as a nation would be in order. Namaste'
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About Mount Kenya - 2007-08-26 by gathee

Africa's second highest mountain is high on many traveller's list. Its gleaming snow-capped peaks are a big attraction, an enticement in itself. It is a continuation of the Aberdares and forms part of the central highlands of Kenya, which are rich agricultural lands.
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Mount Kilimanjaro - Africa's Highest mountain - 2007-07-12 by Markfoe

Kilimanjaro, mountain of myth and superstition throughout the centuries, stands proud as Africa's highest summit.
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The Psychophysiology of a Rock Climber - 2007-04-24 by onlycrack

The physiological and psychological effects on a rock climber are more extreme on the body and the mind, then most activities. The mental and physical aspects of climbing can be affected in many different ways. Many things can change radically to repress the progress of a climber, yet some how they manage to progress forward. By providing the relationship of the psychophysiology of a climber as well as the effects that they feel while facing great disadvantages will prove the sever reality, which rock climbers face.
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The Spaces Between - 2007-04-16 by roninthorne

Headspace of an American Rock Climber.
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The Brotherhood -- Episode 2 of the Dirtbag Diaries - 2007-04-05 by ddt

Is shared obsession enough to hold together a friendship? Writer Fitz Cahall tagged along during the succesful first free ascent of More Sand than Stone V 5.11.
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Three Climbers at Zion National Park and a Monkey Wrench - 2007-03-28 by fjielgeit

How we youngins' broke in through a locked front gate and broke out again with a ranger on our asses.
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Local Access Issue Affects Climbers Nationwide - 2007-01-30 by ladysmith

Jeff Brown shares his views on the Forest Service's proposed "sanctioned regulatory closures" for protecting nesting raptors throughout National Forest lands, National Monuments, and National Parks.
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Shadows of Perspective - 2006-12-22 by roninthorne

A day (or two) in the life of an obscure southern climber, DB manager, and curmudgeon...
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Mates, Wakes, and Quakes - 2006-12-01 by fjielgeit

When I die and they lay me to rest, I want my mountain buddies there who know me the best.
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Gas Leak in Arkansas - 2006-10-28 by okieterry

True story about one of my most memorable climbing trips to Arkansas back in the 90s when I knocked a hole in my gas tank.
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Climbing - 2006-10-18 by michael

Every climber has a dream of following in the footsteps of their heroes. This is one time it actually happened....
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Remembering Others - 2006-10-18 by michael

Everytime a new route is put up, there are memories to deal with.
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Soloing - A Fun Day - 2006-10-18 by michael

My daughter just asked me for a piggyback ride and I had to pass. It’s been two days and I’m just now feeling the after effects. My knees are wobbling....
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Rock Over Space Boyz - 2006-07-06 by livinonasandbar

We learned that a wonderful day at the crag can turn into your worst nightmare in an instant!
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Hard Bark - 2006-06-08 by roninthorne

You're kidding, right? It's, like, a route. Shut up and climb... on belay.
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Friends Don't Let Friends Get Stuck Ropes. - 2006-05-28 by sixleggedinsect

Part 1 of 3 on dealing with stuck rappel ropes.
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Stuck Ropes: When All Else Fails - 2006-05-09 by sixleggedinsect

The third in a trilogy on stuck rappel ropes.
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The Fine Art of Guidebook Interpretation - 2006-05-09 by lhwang

Not to be underestimated, careful guidebook readings are a skill essential to virtually any climbing venture...
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Retrieving Stuck Ropes - 2006-05-07 by sixleggedinsect

Part 2 of 3 on dealing with stuck rappel ropes.
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Scaling the Dragon's Horn, Tioman Island, Malaysia. - 2006-04-13 by arinpetit

Its a story about the historical climb,the dream and the adventure of the first Malaysian Big Wall Expedition.
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Climbing in the Asir of Saudi Arabia - 2006-03-23 by berniecad1

After 3 years away from KSA, its about time to share some of the experiences of climbing and adventure before they fade too much.
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A scientific study of common friction knots. - 2006-02-14 by philbox

This study was performed by Dr. Ron Farmer of Federation Mountain Rescue, a Queensland, Australia bushwalking training and occasional rescue organisation.
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Learning to Fly - 2006-02-14 by missedyno

So... this is what it's like to be a dirtbag. Missedyno gets her homeless legs under her.
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