Ameren is predicting it will cost $73 million to repair the damage and settle liability issues arising from the December 2005 collapse of the Taum Sauk reservoir.

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Japanese Report: Middle Aged More Likely for Backcountry Accidents

Posted on 5/13/2006 by roger

A Japanese story noting three middle aged climbers died in an Avalanche notes that middle aged climbers are more vulnerable to problems because they don’t know their strength is weakening.

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Climber Takes Swipe at Krakauer’s Into Thin Air Book

Posted on 5/13/2006 by roger

Gau Ming-Ho a climber depicted as a slow selfish climber that led to the problems highlighted in Jon Krakauer’s “Into Thin Air”, has launched a documentary refuting the claims and saying the problems lie with the corruption of the guide … Continue reading →

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Jury in Arizona Hiker Shooting Find Bullet on Trail

Posted on 5/2/2006 by roger

A jury member in the Grant Kuenzli case found a bullet at the crime scene when they were taken there.

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Former Rainier Ranger in Avalanche in Canadian Rockies

Posted on 5/2/2006 by roger

Charlie Borgh, a former climbing ranger at Mount Rainier, died in an avalanche in the Canadian Rockies.

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Backcountry Accidents: Helicopter Rescue of Dog and Hikers in California, AT Accident in Maryland, Fatal Fall in Illinois

Posted on 5/2/2006 by roger

Here’s a round up of backcountry accidents in California, Maryland and Illinois.

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NPS Backs Off Advertising Plan for National Parks

Posted on 5/2/2006 by roger

The National Park Service has backed off on a proposal to permit advertising in the parks. However, the Parks are facing budget cuts and so are increasing fees.

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Katahdin Lake Approved

Posted on 5/2/2006 by roger

The Katahdin Lake acquisition at Baxter State Park which had aggravated locals but thrilled park goers has been signed into law.

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Repairs to Taum Sauk Were Delayed to Collect Bonus

Posted on 5/2/2006 by roger

The news continues to be bad for Ameren as reports come out: repairs to known problems were delayed so staff could get bonuses, faulty materials were used. Meanwhile Gov. Blunt is suggesting Ameren extend the KATY bicycle trail on rail … Continue reading →

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Tour de Georgia Race Up Brasstown Bald

Posted on 5/2/2006 by roger

There was a strong race up Brasstown Bald as part of the Tour de Georgia race.

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Mount Washington Hotel Sold

Posted on 5/2/2006 by roger

The landmark Mount Washington Resort at Bretton Woods has been sold.

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