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skywalker — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:12:10 +0000

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Mountaineering – Arlene Blum | Top 100 women

skywalker — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 05:11:50 +0000

Arlene Blum | Top 100 women
Mountaineer Arlene Blum was the first American woman to attempt Mount Everest As a child, growing up in a dysfunctional family, Arlene Blum once overheard her aunt say: “That child will amount to no good”, an opinon Blum has proved wrong in two male-dominated fields. As a biochemical researcher, she was influential in banning a carcinogen used as a fire-retardant in children’s sleepwear and …

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri’s Lamborghini stolen
SAN FRANCISCO – Police say a thief using climbing gear rappelled into a San Francisco exotic car dealership and…

Learning the ropes
A bead of sweat rolls down my forehead as I cling, with white knuckles, to a safety tape on my harness. The tape wraps a knot I tied and is the only thing stopping me from falling 100 metres to certain death on the rocks below. The arches of my feet cramp as the last of our team makes her way up to clip into the anchor. The space on the rock wall seems too small for two people to hang from, let …

Celeb chef Guy Fieri’s 0,000 Lamborghini stolen
The bright yellow Gallardo was taken Tuesday.

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Mountaineering – Capissaan Caves: From bat sanctuary to world-class tourist attraction

skywalker — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 03:12:06 +0000

Capissaan Caves: From bat sanctuary to world-class tourist attraction
KASIBU, Nueva Vizcaya March 10 (PNA) – Migrant Ifugaos visit Capissaan Caves to catch fruit bats as a native delicacy but these caves in Barangay Capissaan in this town offer more than food to the native villagers.

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Roughing It in Style at Dunton Hot Springs
[image2] Dunton Hot Springs is a raw mix of history, cinematic scenery and high-end relaxation for the nature-seeking traveler. Considered one of North America’s top retreats, the first glance might put you off. Its outwardly rustic charm is…

Thief Rappells Into Dealership, Steals Guy Fieri’s Lamborghini
In a heist fit for Hollywood, a thief rappelled into a San Francisco car dealership early Tuesday morning and made off with celebrity chef Guy Fieri’s Lamborghini sports car.

Mountaineering – Magazine calls city a 8216Best Place’

skywalker — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:11:54 +0000

Magazine calls city a 8216Best Place’
Men’s Journal, as part of its annual 8220Best Places to Live8221 feature, has selected Durango as the 8220Best Place to Put Your Outdoor Life First.8221

Town Talk for March 8
Submit to Town Talk Tell us what’s going on around town so we can talk about it. E-mail: towntalk@vaildaily.com; Call: 970-748-2933. Submissions must be received by noon prior to the day of desired publication. Got a Tidbit? W Copyright 2011 Vail Daily. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or …

Glaxicon Music Releases amp;quot;Brando Quin amp; RavenPheat – Out of the Boxamp;quot; Awarded their Best 12 Song …
1888PressRelease Glaxicon Music in conjunction with RavenPheat Recording Studios and LuLu Publishing Company releases the 12 song eclectic American-Life Rock/Bluegrass CD, “Brando Quin RavenPheat – Out of the Box” Starring Brando Quin Lead Singer, Song Lyrics Writer and Melodies Composer, Producer John Mahoney Music, Arrangement and Production also featured on Rhythm Guitars, MIDI Sounds …

Inclusive Wedding Packages for a Romantic Family Wedding In Jamaica, on Budget, Without Costing the Earth
1888PressRelease Getting married in the Caribbean needn’t cost the earth with Jamaica’s leading eco-boutique hotel Mocking Bird Hill’s inclusive family wedding group holiday packages.Getting married needn’t cost the earth and nowhere is that more true than the new and inclusive wedding group holiday packages offered by Jamaica’s leading eco-boutique hotel Mocking Bird Hill, epitomising their …

Nice Mountaineering photos

skywalker — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:12:14 +0000

A few nice mountaineering images I found:

Mount Rainier is an active stratovolcano (also known as a composite volcano) in Pierce County, Washington, located 54 miles (87 km) southeast of Seattle, Washington, in the United States. It is the highest peak in the Cascade Range and Cascade Volcanic Arc at 14,410 feet (4,392 m). The mountain and the surrounding area are protected within Mount Rainier National Park. With 26 major glaciers, Mount Rainier is the most heavily glaciated peak in the lower 48 states with 35 square miles (91 km²) of permanent snowfields and glaciers. The summit is topped by two volcanic craters, each over 1,000 feet (300 m) in diameter with the larger east crater overlapping the west crater. Geothermal heat from the volcano keeps areas of both crater rims free of snow and ice, and has formed an extensive network of glacier caves within the ice-filled craters. A small crater lake, the highest in North America, occupies the lowest portion of the west crater below more than 160 feet (50 m) of ice and is accessible only via the caves.

Mount Rainier has a topographic prominence of 13,210 feet (4,026 m), greater than that of K2. It is a prominent feature of the southern landscape in most of the Seattle metropolitan area. On clear days, it can also be seen from as far away as Portland, Oregon, and Victoria, British Columbia. Because of its scenic dominance, Seattle-Tacoma-area residents sometimes refer to it simply as "the Mountain."

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Taken from the back of the Rocky Mountaineer train, somewhere between Vancouver and Calgary.

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mountaineering – Im climbing the Atlas mountains for 2 weeks in march and need to know what food to take up with me?

skywalker — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:12:19 +0000

Question by Neil M: Im climbing the Atlas mountains for 2 weeks in march and need to know what food to take up with me?
We will be trekking through the range without guides or Sherpas and will have to carry most of our food with us. Can any body with mountaineering experience tell me the best foods to take for maximum calories minimum weight/volume and anybody who has been there if you can buy food from the locals and the best places to buy from whilst there, thank you.

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Answer by Justin
the best is dehydrator food, trail mix, anything like that, no can food. You can also pre-make food and cook it up there if your bringing a cooker with you. Make sure to bring plenty of food and water just in case.

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mountaineering – Should parents of young children undertake dangerous exhibitions just for fun?

skywalker — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 05:12:00 +0000

Question by Ello Guv: Should parents of young children undertake dangerous exhibitions just for fun?
Im not talking about Soldiers and Fireman, Im talking about people who take part in non essential activities like mountaineering where the risk of death is high and the only gain is a sense of achievement.

What say you good people, please don’t thumb down, I only want opinions, there is no wrong or right.

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Answer by pms2go
no. they’re selfish.
before you make any decision, you should ask if the outcome will harm those i love the most.

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mountaineering – Tubbs Mountaineer Snowshoes Review Video & Demonstration by ORS Snowshoes Direct

skywalker — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:11:49 +0000

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www.orssnowshoesdirect.com Tubbs Snowshoes offers this model in both men’s Tubbs Mountaineer and women’s Tubbs Mountaineer versions. Tubbs Mountaineer snowshoes are the choice for expedition and out of bounds backcountry territory. Handles extreme steeps, ice, hard pack and wind blown traverses with ease. Tubbs Mountaineer snow shoes features include ActiveFit+ Binding System / ActiveLift Heel Lift, Viper/Python CrampOn System, RII Revolution Response System and Momentum SuperLite 7000 Series Aluminum Frame / ArcTec Plus Decking.
Video Rating: 5 / 5

mountaineering – Gear fit for Mountaineers – Boots

skywalker — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:12:11 +0000

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To coincide with Trail magazine’s special Mountaineering supplement (November Issue, OUT NOW) Live for the Outdoors presents five special videos on selecting the right equipment for your Alpine adventure.
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Nice Mountaineering photos

skywalker — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 03:12:06 +0000

A few nice mountaineering images I found:

License tag on campus at Appalachian State University, Boone, NC.

Big East Classic, Madison Square Garden, March 8, 2007

Cool Mountaineering images

skywalker — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 21:11:47 +0000

Some cool mountaineering images:

mountaineering – Enjoy Nature With the Family at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!

skywalker — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 09:12:02 +0000

While visiting Pigeon Forge, you must make a trip to the Smoky Mountains National Park. The Smoky Mountains receive over 9 million visitors a year making it the most visited park in the United States. There is so much to see and do in the park including overlooks that give you a view of the spectacular mountain ranges, hiking trails, camping, fishing, historic sites and wildlife. There are five different forest types throughout the Smoky Mountains and over 4,000 plant species. Because of the rainfall accumulations in the higher elevations, some sections of the park are actually classified as rain forest. The park totals over 500,000 acres in size.

Most visitors to the Smokies are there for a one day visit. However, if you enjoy the outdoors and enjoy camping, there is no better spot in the country to camp than the Smoky Mountains. The campgrounds in the park are primitive on purpose. There are ten campgrounds and all of them have running water, flush toilets and charcoal grills. There is a charge for staying at these campgrounds but they are low cost. There are no camper hookups available at these campgrounds.

Hiking is another enjoyable thing to do in the park. Not only does it give you a chance to see the beauty of nature but also is a great way to exercise. There are over 850 miles of hiking trails in the Smoky Mountains. The trails range from easy half hour walks to strenuous trips. Many provide beautiful scenery, historic sites and waterfalls. The Appalachian Trail stretches 70 miles along the top ridge of the Smoky Mountains.

Wildlife viewing is excellent in the Smokies. Early morning and late evening are the best times to see wildlife. There are over 65 mammals living in the park with the Bear and Red Wolf being the favorite of tourists. Coyote and Bobcats are skittish and their sightings are rare while the Deer are the most commonly seen in the park. Other critters that you will see are red and gray squirrels, chipmunks, woodchucks, raccoons, opossums, red and gray foxes, skunks, and bats. Elk, river otters, beavers, wild hogs and of course snakes also reside in the Smoky Mountains.

There are over 230 species of birds in the Smoky Mountains and 110 that reproduce in the park. As far as snakes, the Copperhead and the Timbler Rattler are the only poisonous snakes in the Smokies but neither have lethal poison. The most common non-poisonous snakes are black rat, garter, and the common water snake. Other reptiles include frogs, toads and salamanders. The Smokies 27 types of salamanders make this area the salamander capital of the world.

Fishing is another thing to do in the park. Anglers 13 and over need a valid fishing license to fish in the Smokies which needs to be purchased before visiting the Smokies. The national park does not sell licenses. Fishing is allowed year round and there are more than 40 species of fish including darters, dace, suckers, bass, shiners, and trout. Brook trout are the only trout native to the Smoky Mountains. Stop by a visitors center for fishing regulations.

The weather in the Smoky Mountains can change quickly. The climate is moderate but because of the higher elevations, you can experience changes in the weather rapidly. Elevations in the Park range from 800 feet to 6,643 feet and the temperature can drop from 10 20 degrees from the lower elevations to the higher ones. Also just because it is sunny and nice when you leave for the park, doesnt mean it will remain nice weather through your entire trip. There is an average of 55 inches of precipitation a year in the lowlands compared to 85 inches of precipitation in the higher elevations of the Smokies. If you have questioned why the Smoky Mountains are Smoky it is a result of the precipitation and evaporation from the trees. The upper elevations of the Smokies are classified as rain forest.

The beautiful plants in the Smokies is one of the main reasons why it has been classified as a national park. The vegetation is what makes the Smokies so unique. Because of the many elevation levels, rainfall and temperature, these mountains provide a great habitat for over 1,600 different types of flowering plants, 100 types of trees and over 100 kinds of shrubs. The Smokies are sometimes referred to as the Wildflower National Park. There are more types of flowering plants in the Smokies than any other park in the United States. And of course the changing colors of the autumn leaves in the park is absolutely beautiful!

There is no cost to enter the Smokies. Due to deed restrictions imposed when the Smokies were established it was decided that entrance charges would never be allowed. There is limited food and supplies available in the national park so it is recommended to pack a picnic and drinks and rest at one of the several picnic spots in the Smoky Mountains. Pets must be on leashes at all times and are not allowed on the trails. Horseback riding and bicycle riding are also available in the park.

There are many visitors centers in the Smokies to assist you about the park and offer ideas on experiencing the most out of your visit to the park. Many offer exhibits about the history and culture of the Smoky Mountains. Many tours with guides are offered and most have facilities and shops. The Sugarlands Visitor Center offers a free 20 minute Dolby Digital Surround Sound film about the Smokies which is very interesting. There are many places to go in the Smokies to show you the extraordinary nature and cultural history of the Smokies. If you want to learn more about the culture of the early mountain settlers, then make a visit to the Mountain Farm Museum, Cades Cove, Cataloochee, or the Roaring Fork area. At these stops you can tour homes, farms, churches and other structures built by the early settlers. The best places to view wildlife because of the wide open areas are Cades Cove and Cataloochee. For the most beautiful views of the Smoky Mountain range, head for the tops of the mountains at Clingmans Dome or Newfound Gap. For a stop in a cool shady forest location, you may want to visit Deep Creek or Roaring Fork.

No matter what you want to do or see while visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you will experience a fun filled day. Plan your visit and be ready to experience the beauty of the mountains!

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Fascinating footage of mountaineering penguins in the Andes trying to search for a safe mountain nesting ground. Also featuring weird and wonderful animals such as the Andes possum, the littlest deer in the world known as the pudu, and the tiniest wild cat in existence – the cod cod. Brilliant nature video from BBC animal wildlife show ‘Andes – The Dragons Back’.
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