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Monthly Archives: August 2007
Pine Beetles Devastating Harney Peak
The Rapid City Journal reports that pine mountain pine beetles are devastating Harney Peak. They are attempt to fight the beetles by thinning trees in the area.
Posted in Insects, South Dakota
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Book About 1967 Tragedy That Killed Seven on Mount McKinley
The Washington Post has a review of “Forever on the Mountain” by James M. Tabor about the 1967 Mount McKinley tragedy that claimed the lives of seven men. The climbing team had come together late and was divided into two … Continue reading
Lightning Fatality at Baxter State Park
Boston.com reports a lightning strike killed 24-year-old Evans Huber of Peak’s Island at the Katahdin Stream campground on August 26 and hurt his brother 18-year-old Emmett Huber.
Cheaha Fire Under Control After Growing to 400 acres
Al.com reports that the Cheaha Wilderness’ High Falls area is at least 80 percent under control. In four days, firefighters laid about six miles of fire containment lines around the fire.
Posted in Alabama
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Rainier Gets Approval for Improvements
The News Tribune reports that two of six improvement projects at Mount Rainier have been approved.
Posted in Washington
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1,000 Teams in Hood to Coast Relay
The 26th annual Hood to Coast run from Timberline Line Lodge to the Pacific Ocean at Seaside Oregon starts today. In addition to the 197-mile Hood to Coast run the 124-mile Portland to Coast Walk and High School Challenge is … Continue reading
Posted in Oregon
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Mount Rainier Deciding What Do About Trout Swimming on Carbon Road
The Olympian has an article on Mount Rainier discussions about whether to reopen Carbon Road which remains closed after the November 2007 floods.
Posted in Washington
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Black Mountain is in the Ap-pa-LATCH-a Mountains
The New York Times has an article on the vicinity of Black Mountain. It notes:
Posted in Kentucky
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600 Acre Fire in Cheaha Wilderness
Reports indicate there is a 600-acre fire in the Cheaha Wilderness which is already reeling from drought and heat.
Posted in Alabama
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White Mountain Guide Now Online
The New York Times has an article about the 618-page White Mountain Guide now being available online (although you still have to be a member to read it).
Posted in New Hampshire
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Climbing Kate
Perhaps you never thought of it, but the nickname for Katahdin is “Kate.” At least that’s the nickname for a boat according to the Press Herald.
Posted in Maine
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Toxoplasmosis Outbreak in Mauna Kea Feral Cats
The Honoluluadvertiser reports that a third of the feral cats on the Mauna Kea west slope between 6,500 to 9,000 have toxoplasmosis, a protozoan parasite.
Climbing Snowdon in A Horse Costume
The BBC reports on Peter Phennah and Rob Snellgrove climbing Snowdon in a horse costume for a fundraiser.
Posted in British Isles
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Mount Rainier Climbing Festival Sept. 15-16
Sportscities reports on the Mount Rainier Mountaineering Festival sponsored by the Washington Trails Association.
Posted in Washington
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High Bird and Bat Mortality at Backbone Mountain Windmills
The Post-Gazette reports on problems with the windmills along the Backbone Mountain ridge in Pennyslvania and West Virginia.
Posted in Maryland
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