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Everest Expedition - New Series starts on Oct 19 on the Discovery Channel - 2007-10-29 by admin
Discovery Channel sends its most advanced high-altitude cameras once again to the world's tallest mountain to document an epic climb where ambition overrides agony, exhaustion -- and the chances of survival. EVEREST 2: BEYOND THE LIMIT, the second season of Discovery Channel's acclaimed series, documents the grueling April/May 2007 summit attempt by an international group of climbers. Airing in eight parts, the series makes its world premiere on Tuesday, October 30, at 10PM ET/PT, and airs every Tuesday at 10PM through Tuesday, December 18.
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Want to be part of a TV show about climbing? - 2007-10-01 by admin
An upcoming television series about mountaineering is looking for participants.
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Climbing 100,000 meters for charity - 2007-09-21 by admin
Two climbers attempt to climb 10,000 meters in 5 months to raise funds for Welsh charities. Votes: 0 |
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Reel Rock Film Tour Kicks Off September 5th - 2007-08-30 by boo turner
Catch Chris Sharma on the big screen! The Reel Rock Film Tour kicks off next week on September 5th in Boulder, Salt Lake City and Encinitas, California -- where Chris will host the show.
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Mugs Stump Award Expands for 2008 - 2007-08-24 by John Wilder
Prestigious climbing grant announces increased budget and a new sponsor
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The Access Fund Announces New Executive Director - 2007-08-07 by Rob Shurr
New Leader At Access Fund Vote: 1 |
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An amazing interview with Pat Ament - 2007-07-09 by bryce wilson
Best 3rd party look into the retired Rock Wizard-historian, ever.
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French climber protects Madagascar's forests - 2007-07-09 by labyrinth
Seasoned French climber and eco warrior, Gilles Gautier recently extended his passion for nature into some revolutionary 'forest preservation' programs for the Island, which have proven highly beneficial in outcome.
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AIDS Fundraiser Challenges All to 'Climb Every Mountain'...Literally - 2007-06-29 by tanya weaver
Thousands expected to climb peaks, hills and knolls across the world on Sept 22/23 to raise money for kids with AIDS in Africa.
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Everest porters honor Mountain for their wealth - 2007-05-24 by labyrinth
It is common practice for the local Sherpas to worship the Mountain Goddess Chomolungma in gratitude for the wealth they have gained from her since the steady influx of Westerners after the first ascent. Votes: 0 |
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Keep an eye on your gear in Eldorado Canyon State Park - 2007-05-24 by labyrinth
Three accounts of gear theft to the value of $5,000 are being investigated by the Boulder County Sheriff's Office in Eldorado State Park after climbers reported their backpacks and personal items missing this past week. Votes: 0 |
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Youngest woman to climb the 7 summits now starts college - 2007-05-23 by BINAJ GURUBACHARYA, Associated Press Writer
KATMANDU, Nepal - After becoming what is believed to be the youngest climber to scale the highest mountains on all seven continents, an 18-year-old California woman is set to tackle another challenge — starting college in the fall. Votes: 0 |
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Rapper climber in war of the roses - 2007-05-11 by admin
Free soloist Dean Potter's ascent at Delicate Arch ended up in a lyrical satire by Ohio rapper/climber Kris Hampton otherwise known as Odub.
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Fire Destroys Local Climbing Business in Red Rive Gorge - UPDATED - 2007-04-25 by admin
Matt and Amy Tackett, the owners of Red River Outdoors, in Slade, KY, lost there business, home and dog last night in a fire. Votes: 3 |
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Humanitarian climber merited for New York Times Bestseller - 2007-04-25 by admin
AAC David Brower Conservation Award winner Greg Mortenson, was presented with the esteemed The Kiriyama Prize in early April for his literary contribution to humanitarian causes in South Asia and the Pacific Rim. Vote: 1 |
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Old Colorado Junior High School gym makes way for Mountaineering Museum - 2007-04-25 by admin
The Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum awaits its new home on the site of former Golden Junior High School’s basketball court as of February 2008. Votes: 0 |
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Free Learn to Climb Clinics - 2007-04-18 by admin
REI Denver and the Boulder Rock Club to host free climbing clinics before this summer’s HERA Climb4Life ovarian cancer fundraising event.
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HERA Climb4Life comes to Boulder, Colorado, for the first time in June - 2007-04-18 by admin
Colorado Mountain School guides and local, professional climbers donate time to lead climbers at various climbing areas around Boulder during ovarian cancer fundraiser.
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Australian Climbing Festival draws to a close - 2007-04-08 by Phil Box
Timmy O'Neil and Peter Croft Keynote speakers on final night of Australian Climbing Festival. Garth Millar wins mens open final at the festival climbing competition. Votes: 0 |
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Australian Climbing Festival gains another high profile speaker - 2007-03-10 by Phil Box
Timmy O'Neil joins Arno Ilgner and Simon Carter As some of many fine speakers and presenters at the Aus Climbing Festival Votes: 2 |
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Top Female Climbers Join Forces to Educate Young Women - 2007-02-22 by ddt
New international nonprofit to educate young women, founded by North Face athlete Heidi Wirtz and Journalist Lizzy Scully, holds raffle to raise funds for initial project. Votes: 0 |
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Mountain Hardwear's Mission Project kicks off! - 2007-02-14 by John Wilder
Want to accomplish something? Want free gear? Well, Mountain Hardwear has just the thing- The Mission Project! Vote: 1 |
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Climbing for Healthy Ovaries - 2007-02-12 by Samantha Lockwood
Team "Bury the Dragon" pimps Free Soloist Michael Reardon for healthy ovaries!
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Helicopter Rescue Possible On Everest Summit Soon - 2007-02-10 by socialclimber
Six years of research and development has lead to a helicopter design with the performance to carry out rescues from the summit of Mt. Everest. Votes: 4 |
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Urban Climber buys Climbing Magazine - 2007-01-19 by Todd Mayville
Urban Climber recently completed the purchase of Climbing Magazine. Vote: 1 |
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