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Monthly Archives: April 2005
USGS Lists 169 Volcanoes That Need to Be Watched
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) .
Posted in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Phenomenon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
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Hiker Airlifted After Being Stranded in Tree in Los Angeles County Landslide
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.
Posted in Accidents, California, Helicopter Rescues, States
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Students Occupy University of Hawaii President’s Office to Protest Secret Navy Installation on Mauna Kea
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
Posted in Controversies, Hawaii, Highpoint (States) News
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13,000 Foot Peak 8 Ski Lift At Breckenridge — Highest in North America — Approved
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.
Posted in Colorado, Environment, States
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Canadian Seeking to Be Oldest Everest Climber Has Fatal Heart Attack at Camp One
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.
World’s Highest Weather Station Erected at 6,500 Metres on Everest’s Dongrongbu Glacier
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
Posted in 7 Summits, Asia, Continents, Everest, Highpoint News (world)
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Mount Washington Auto Road Plans May 8 Opening
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.
Posted in Highpoint (States) News, New Hampshire, Snowpack, Weather
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Hypothermia Suspected in 2 Fatalities in Utah Canyon
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.
Posted in Accidents, Fatal, Helicopter Rescues, Utah
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Relay of Light From Highpoints Celebrates 100th Anniversary of E=MC2
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.
Posted in Highpoint News (world)
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McKinley Climbing Ranger Roger Robinson Assigned Traffic Duty as Park Replaces Mideast Bound Helicopters
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.
Posted in 7 Summits, Alaska, Highpoint (States) News
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Wales Climbing Instructor Fined After Belayers Mistake Let Go of Rope Command
ICWales reports climbing instructor John McDermott was fined £1,500 after a woman was paralyzed from the waist down after belayers let go of a rope after hearing his command which was intended to the climber. Lisa Brennin was attending a … Continue reading
Posted in Accidents, British Isles, Europe, General
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McKinley Climbing Fee Increased to $200 As Base Camp Suppliers Are Sent to Mideast
The Seattle Times reports Denali National Park has raised climbing fees from $150 to $200 — the first increase since fees were instituted in the 1990s.
Posted in 7 Summits, Alaska, Highpoint (States) News, States
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Man Credits Survival Training in Surviving 8 Nights in Colorado Mountains With Broken Leg
The DenverPost and wire services around the world are reporting that Charles Horton, 55, survived eight nights in near Chapman Reservoir in Rio Blanco County in Routt National Forest near Steamboat Springs after breaking his leg in a cross country … Continue reading
Lance Armstrong Pessimistic About Tour de France Chances After 3rd Place Snowy Brasstown Bald Showing
The AP reports Lance Armstrong finished third on a snowy Brasstown Bald leg in the Tour de Georgia and he is believed to have told associates that he’s not strong enough now to repeat as Tour de Georgia or Tour … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Georgia, Highpoint (States) News
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Denali’s Popular Alpha Toklat Wolf Killed 2 Months After Alpha Female’s Death
MSNBC and other news sources report that the alpha male Denali National Park Toklat wolf has been killed.