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Monthly Archives: July 2005
Walter R. Borneman & Todd Caudle New Book on Colorado Fourteeners
Walter R. Borneman & Todd Caudle have a new book on Colorado Fourteeners:: 14,000 Feet: A Celebration of Colorado’s Highest Mountains.
Posted in Colorado, Colorado Fourteenrs, Highpoint (States) News, Lists
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Blackmail, Threats, Extortion Hamper Climbing in Pakistan
K2Climb.net has an article on dfficulties with climbing in Pakistan including outlandish charges for rescues and blackmailing in order to get permits.
Posted in Asia, Highpoint News (world)
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AT Thru Hiker Fatality at Train Crossing in Pennsylvania
Cumberlink reports Justin Miles Kenney, 27, from Alabama was killed by a trail while thru hiking the Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania.
Posted in Accidents, Appalachian Trail, Trails
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Theropod Dinosaur Track Found at Denali National Park
Planetark reports the first discovery of a dinosaur footprint in Denali National Park.
Posted in Alaska, Highpoint (States) News
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Fatal Fall on Ron Coleman Trail in El Paso’s Franklin Mountains
The Houston Chronicle reports a woman fell 100 feet while attempting to cross from McKelligon Canyon Park to the Franklin Mountains by El Paso.
3 Fatalities on Sharkfin Tower in Worst Accident in Mountaineers History
Two Mountaineers instructors were killed on Sharkfin Tower in the North Cascades — the worst accident in the Club’s history.
Posted in Accidents, Fatal, General, Washington
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Ben Jones Closing on 50 Summits in Record 66 Days
The HeraldNet report Ben Jones of Lynwood, Washington, is seeking to climb 50 state summits in a record breaking 66 days.
Posted in Adventures, Highpoint (States) News
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Andrew Skurka First Sea2Sea Trail Completer
Walkermnn reports Andrew Skurka of Massachusetts has walked 5,015 miles in his attempt to be the first to complete the 7,700 mile Sea to Sea Trail across the northern U.S. between the Atlantic and Pacific.
Posted in Adventures, Sea2Sea, Trails
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4 Airlifted After Falling Into Disappointment Cleaver Crevasse on Rainier
The Seattle Post Intelligencer reports 4 in an RMI party were airlifted after falling into a crevasse at Disappointment Clever at 12,600 feet.
Posted in Highpoint (States) News, Washington
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Altitude Sickness Blamed in Fatality at Cameron Pass in Colorado
The Denver Channel are puzzled over why Nathan Bell, 17, died while climbing at 10,200 feet near Cameron Pass during a six-day backpacking trip with his church group.
Posted in General
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400 Foot Fatal Fall on Mount Smuts in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park in Alberta
CTV reports Gregg Belliveau fell nearly 400 feet while hiking Mount Smuts in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park in Alberta.
Woman Breaks Leg On Mount Washington, Oregon
The Statesman-Journal reports a helicopter rescued Joan Ding near the summit of Mout Washington, Oregon, after she fel 15 feet breaking her leg and finger.
Posted in Accidents, Helicopter Rescues, Oregon
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70 Foot Fatal Fall on Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina
WCNC reports a rope snapped resulting in a 70 foot fatal fall on Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina.
Posted in Accidents, Fatal, North Carolina
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Fatal 50 Foot Fall at Annapolis Rock on AT in Maryland
The AP reports Matthew J. All fell 50 feet from Annapolis Rock off the AT in South Mountain State Park in near Boonsboro, Maryland.
Posted in Accidents, Fatal, Helicopter Rescues, Maryland
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