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Been a while since I've been here, But this is good news. America’s Best Idea – the national parks – gets even better this summer with three fee-free weekends at more than 100 national parks that usually charge entrance fees*. Mark your calendars...
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Decided to go ice climbing this winter. I am in the process of picking out my gear and have assembled some items. a helmet http://www.mountaingear.com/pages/product/Search_Results_Endeca_New.asp?N=1205&Ne=1014&Nr=AND%28649%29&Nu=p%5Frollup&Ns...
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I know I haven't been around for quite a while. I have been very busy with my real job and family matters. Hopefully 2009 will be a much better year for me and theclimber.net Wishing everyone a happy and safe 2009. RON
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If you've ever wanted to give kayaking a try, this month might be a good time to do it. Tuscarora State Park, which is located just five miles outside Tamaqua in Schuylkill County, PA. is offering "Basics of Kayaking Courses" from 3:30-5...
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Among the dead were three Koreans; two Nepalis; two Pakistani high altitude porters; French, Serbian, and Norwegian climbers; and an Irishman earlier listed as missing. Several died when an ice wall collapsed and tore away their fixed lines as descended...
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The Spanish News site Gara has reported that 11 climbers are dead and six missing. Details coming from K2 are very sketchy at this time. But this is what was reported. An avalanche in the top of K-2 (8,611 meters) claimed on Friday night (late in the...
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This was reported on the Adventurist weblog. Many people in the Alpine community have their eyes set on K2 tonight where tragedy has struck two climbers and 12 others have become trapped while on their summit push. K2 is the second highest peak in the...
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Every once in a while a breeze finds its way to our shady lane. It gives a chill down the back of my neck as my biology makes the most of evaporative cooling. But the shade will not be with us much longer. Up ahead we can start to see the greening of...
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I was able to get a ticket for Monday's session to the Dalai Lama Lecture Series. The lecture was on the 600 year old Tibetan Buddhist text, 'The Great Treatise On The Stages Of The Path To Enlightenment'. The Dalai Lama walked onto the stage...
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The Primal Quest Sprint Series is proud to offer a 20% discount to all entrants who belong to a local outdoor athletic club. Members of cycling, mountain biking, triathalon, orienteering, or any other outdoor clubs are eligible for the discount by providing...
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Today began the Dalai Lama's historic six-day visit to Bethlehem. He will lecture on a 600-year-old Tibetan Buddhist text called "The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment." I think I am going to try and get a still available...
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We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. 4th July 1776
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Monday, TAS will announce its decision in the controversial case regarding Floyd Landis, who tested positive for synthetic T during the 2006 Tour de France. At last, we will know the outcome of the 2006 Tour de France. The decision is expected at 17:00...
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Theclimber has joined the affiliate program for http://www.upsideover.com/ . Upside Over is a company run by parents with kids and parents in mind. There goal is to source the best outdoor gear and information for active families looking to participate...