Monthly Archives: April 2005

USGS Lists 169 Volcanoes That Need to Be Watched

Posted on 4/30/2005 by Roger Rowlett

Spatial News reports the USGS has issued it first list of 169 U.S. volcanoes that need to be monitored through its National Volcano Early Warning System (NVEWS) .

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Hiker Airlifted After Being Stranded in Tree in Los Angeles County Landslide

Posted on 4/30/2005 by Roger Rowlett

The Pasadena Star News reports a hiker stranded in a tree during a landslide in Easton Canyon was airlifted out after calling 911 with his cell phone.

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Students Occupy University of Hawaii President's Office to Protest Secret Navy Installation on Mauna Kea

Posted on 4/30/2005 by Roger Rowlett

KHON reports the University of Hawaii’s President’s Office in Bachman Hall has been occupied by first time since 1969 by protesting students — who object to the university’s connections to the Navy which they say include classified facilities on Mauna … Continue reading →

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13,000 Foot Peak 8 Ski Lift At Breckenridge — Highest in North America — Approved

Posted on 4/30/2005 by Roger Rowlett

The Denver Post reports federal approval for a 13,000 foot ski lift to Peak 8 at Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado — the highest in North America.

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Canadian Seeking to Be Oldest Everest Climber Has Fatal Heart Attack at Camp One

Posted on 4/30/2005 by Roger Rowlett

The Herald reports Sean Egan, 63, of Ottawa had a heart attack while leading an Everest expedition in hopes of becoming the oldest Canadian to climb the mountain.

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World's Highest Weather Station Erected at 6,500 Metres on Everest's Dongrongbu Glacier

Posted on 4/29/2005 by Roger Rowlett

China News reports a weather station has erected on Dongrongbu Glacier at 6,500 meters on Mount Everest (Qomolangma) and it will be monitored until October. The station will continue to collect data which will be retrieved when climbing season resumes … Continue reading →

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Mount Washington Auto Road Plans May 8 Opening

Posted on 4/28/2005 by Roger Rowlett

The Union Leader reports the Mount Washington Auto Road plans to open May 8. which is relatively early. In the past the Auto Road has been opened as late as July 4.

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Hypothermia Suspected in 2 Fatalities in Utah Canyon

Posted on 4/28/2005 by Roger Rowlett

Arizona Central reports hypothermia is suspected as reason two Brigham Young University students attempt to swim Choprock Canyon and wound up drown at the Egypt Trailhead in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

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Relay of Light From Highpoints Celebrates 100th Anniversary of E=MC2

Posted on 4/28/2005 by Roger Rowlett

CNN and other publications note that a relay of light that included fireworks on the world’s tallest building Taipei 101 and Taiwan’s highest point Yushan celebrated the 100th anniversary of Einstein’s publication of relativity.

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McKinley Climbing Ranger Roger Robinson Assigned Traffic Duty as Park Replaces Mideast Bound Helicopters

Posted on 4/28/2005 by Roger Rowlett

The Anchorage Daily News reports McKinley’s Climbing Ranger Roger Robinson is going to spend half the summer directing traffic as the park attempts to save money to pay for helicopters to replace military copters now in the Middle East.

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