Monthly Archives: January 2005

Africa Bees Attack 32 Hikers in Saguaro National Park

Posted on 1/9/2005 by roger

Fox11 in Arizona reports that 32 members of a running club were stung by Africanized bees in Saguaro National Park. Two who were hospitalized with anaphylactic shock, authorities said. THe hikers scattered from the location and a helicopter search had … Continue reading →

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2 Climbers Spend 4 Wintry Days Stranded on Zion Cliff

Posted on 1/8/2005 by roger

KSL TV reports two experienced were stuck on a 1,500 foot cliff for 4 days in Zion National Park. Rescue efforts were thwarted by bad weather. The climbers were hungry and cold but did not need hospitalization. ——- Here’s the … Continue reading →

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2 Fatalities Feared on Irelands Carrantuohill

Posted on 1/8/2005 by roger

The Irish Examiner report authorities fear that two men have perished on Ireland’s Carrantuohill. A man in his 40′s fell several hundred feet on Beenkeragh Ridge to his death on the MacGillycuddy Reeks. Authorities have also called off the search … Continue reading →

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Climbing Mount Washington on New Year’s Tradition

Posted on 1/7/2005 by roger

The Conway Daily Sun has an an interesting article on climbing Mount Washington as part of a New Year’s Tradition. Among the factual items is a note that four full time people are assigned to the summit now.

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Roxanne Quimby Considering Swap to Give Katahdin Lake to Baxter State Park

Posted on 1/7/2005 by roger

The Press Herald reports that the Trust for Public Land and land preservationist Roxanne Quimby are working on a land swap to 18,000 acres including Katahdin Lake to Baxter State Park. Katahdin Lake was on the original 1921 map Gov. … Continue reading →

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NPS Targets Memorial Day 2005 Opening for Blue Ridge By Mount Mitchell

Posted on 1/7/2005 by roger

The Wautaga Democrat reports that authorities are targeting Memorial Day for the re-opening the NC 80 to Mount Mitchell section of the Blue Ridge Parkway. It was closed after the spate of 2004 hurricanes created rock slides. The article also … Continue reading →

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Cops on Top Get Sponsorship for 7 Summits Bid

Posted on 1/7/2005 by roger

A press release on the business wire says Cops On Top have gotten sponsorship for a bid for the cops to visit the 7 summits. 2005 plan directs expeditions on behalf of fallen comrades to three of the world’s Seven … Continue reading →

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World’s Second Most Expensive Telescope Slated for Maui’s Haleakala

Posted on 1/7/2005 by roger

The Honolulu Advertiser reports that a deal has been finalized to build on Maui’s Haleakala the second most expensive telescope in the world. The $161 million Advanced Technology Solar Telescope will be the world’s largest optical solar telescope and was … Continue reading →

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$26.5MM Suit After Black Mountain Boulder Kills Toddler

Posted on 1/6/2005 by roger

The Washington Post reports Dennis and Cindy Davidson have filed a $26.5MM suit against the mining operators after a boulder fell from Black Mountain and killed their toddler Jeremy in their home in Appalachia, Virginia. The article there is increasing … Continue reading →

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Merrill Sterler, Gracious Owner of Hawkeye Point (1930-2004)

Posted on 1/5/2005 by roger

Merrill Sterler, owner of the Iowa highpoint and one of the kindest men on the planet, has passed. Below is his obituary from basinelectic.com. You can read an interview Roger Rowlett conducted with the Sterlers in August 2003. You can … Continue reading →

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Fatal Fall on New Zealand’s Mount Aspiring At Conclusion of Round the World Climbing Expedition

Posted on 1/4/2005 by roger

Australian newspapers have had several articles about Marc David Freeman who died after falling 50 metres into a crevasse on Mount Aspiring in New Zealand. The area known as “The Ramp” on the Bonar was the site last year of … Continue reading →

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Subzero Temps/80 mph Winds Drop Foot of Snow on Mauna Kea

Posted on 1/4/2005 by roger

The Honolulu Star Bulletin reports that storms with subzero temperatures and 80 mph winds dumped 6 to 12 inches of snow on the Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa summits prompting closing of the road. The storms also resulted in 30 … Continue reading →

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Two Way Radio Prank Touches Off Massive Mount Magazine Search

Posted on 1/4/2005 by roger

The Northwest Arkansas News reports that a boy touched off a massive 100 person and helicopter search on Mount Magazine after he told a construction worker near the summit on a two-radio that his dad was hurt and he needed … Continue reading →

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