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Archive for August, 2007

Pine Beetles Devastating Harney Peak

Monday, August 27th, 2007

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.

Book About 1967 Tragedy That Killed Seven on Mount McKinley

Monday, August 27th, 2007


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 factions, which seems to have contributed to the disaster. Joe Wilcox, one of the expedition’s leaders, has shouldered much of the blame through the years, both from fellow team members and others. In this book, Tabor sets out to vindicate him.

Lightning Fatality at Baxter State Park

Sunday, August 26th, 2007

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.
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Cheaha Fire Under Control After Growing to 400 acres

Saturday, August 25th, 2007

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.

Rainier Gets Approval for Improvements

Saturday, August 25th, 2007

The News Tribune reports that two of six improvement projects at Mount Rainier have been approved.
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1,000 Teams in Hood to Coast Relay

Friday, August 24th, 2007

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 also taking place.
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Mount Rainier Deciding What Do About Trout Swimming on Carbon Road

Friday, August 24th, 2007

The Olympian has an article on Mount Rainier discussions about whether to reopen Carbon Road which remains closed after the November 2007 floods.
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Black Mountain is in the Ap-pa-LATCH-a Mountains

Friday, August 24th, 2007

The New York Times has an article on the vicinity of Black Mountain. It notes:
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600 Acre Fire in Cheaha Wilderness

Thursday, August 23rd, 2007

Reports indicate there is a 600-acre fire in the Cheaha Wilderness which is already reeling from drought and heat.

White Mountain Guide Now Online

Thursday, August 23rd, 2007

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).
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Climbing Kate

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

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.

Toxoplasmosis Outbreak in Mauna Kea Feral Cats

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

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

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

The BBC reports on Peter Phennah and Rob Snellgrove climbing Snowdon in a horse costume for a fundraiser.

Mount Rainier Climbing Festival Sept. 15-16

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

Sportscities reports on the Mount Rainier Mountaineering Festival sponsored by the Washington Trails Association.
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High Bird and Bat Mortality at Backbone Mountain Windmills

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

The Post-Gazette reports on problems with the windmills along the Backbone Mountain ridge in Pennyslvania and West Virginia.
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