Monthly Archives: March 2006

Profile of Highpointer John Doerden’s Quest

Posted on 3/21/2006 by roger

John Doeden is living the high lifeSeeks to climb to highest points in … Elkhart Truth – Elkhart,IN,USA … end. He is especially pleased to have reached Idaho’s Borah Peak , which at an elevation gain of 5,500 feet is … Continue reading →

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Mount Princeton Fourteener Rescue

Posted on 3/21/2006 by roger

Hikers rescued in nick of time

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Fatal Snowden Fall; 11 Scouts Killed in Columbian Disaster

Posted on 3/21/2006 by roger

Tributes paid to Snowdon climber BBC News – UK Tributes have been paid to an experienced climber who died after a fall of nearly 700ft (213m) on Snowdon. Donal McGrath, 61, of …

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9 Scouts Rescued in Arizona Superstition Mountains

Posted on 3/15/2006 by roger

Snowed-in Scout hikers rescued East Valley Tribune – Mesa,AZ,USA By Katie McDevitt, Tribune. What started as a weekend hike for a Mesa Boy Scout troop ended Sunday in a mountain rescue. Nine boys …

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Hypothermia On Mainland Spain’s Highest Mountain Mulhacen

Posted on 3/12/2006 by roger

THREE hikers froze to death climbing a mountain after ignoring a … Glasgow Daily Record – Glasgow,Scotland,UK The Brits became trapped in a -19C snowstorm on the highest peak in mainland Spain. As the three dug into a snow shelter … Continue reading →

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Ameren Sets Up ExperienceBlackRiver.Com

Posted on 3/8/2006 by roger

Ameren has set up a web site promoting the Black River at experienceblackriver.com

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Rappelling Off the Acropolis

Posted on 3/8/2006 by roger

Acropolis mountain climbing Kathimerini – Athens,Greece Archaeologists carrying out conservation work on Greece’s most prized monument have hit on a new extreme sport, one unlikely to feature in visitor tours … [stories about archeologists rappelling down the Acropolis to place … Continue reading →

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I will pee your initials in the snow 20,000+ feet!

Posted on 3/1/2006 by roger

This ebay auction was highlighted on Jay Leno on Feb. 28. There were 15 bids and the winning bid of $51 means that the winner (bil15218) will get his initials peed at 51 feet on McKinley.

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