Category Archives: Continents

Summiting Highpoints in the Nude

Posted on 9/30/2007 by roger

The Guardian in an article by nude hiker Hank Wangford reports that Nepal is moving to ban nude summiting Everest after a climber stripped on the summit in 2006.

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Governors of Maine and New Brunswick Agree to Climb Each Others Highpoints

Posted on 9/5/2007 by roger

The governors of Maine and New Brunswick, Canada, have agreed to climb each other’s highpoints in 2008 according to Mainteoday.

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Climbing Snowdon in A Horse Costume

Posted on 8/22/2007 by roger

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

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Accidents: PCT and Mount Bona Fatalities, Bicyclist Bear Encounter in Banff

Posted on 5/20/2006 by roger
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Mystery Piano Found on Ben Nevis Summit

Posted on 5/20/2006 by roger

Conservationist cleaning Ben Nevis were astonished to discover a piano near the summit.

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Everest Roundup: Playboy Bunny, Double Amputee and Oldest Summit

Posted on 5/20/2006 by roger

Highlights thus far in the Everest 2006 season: the climb by a Playboy bunny, a double amputee, the oldest summiter (70), and the 16th climb by a sherpa.

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World Backcountry Accidents in South Africa, Mount Lhotse, Everest, Russia

Posted on 5/13/2006 by roger

Here is the May 13 round up of backcountry accidents in South Africa, Mount Lhotse, Everest, Russia

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Claim of 5 Hour 18 Minute Climb of Elbrus

Posted on 5/13/2006 by roger

Christian Stangel claims to have climbed Elbrus in a record 5 hours 18 minutes.

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11 Feared Dead on Elbrus

Posted on 5/13/2006 by roger

Eleven climbers are reported to have been killed on Elbrus. Seven of the bodies have been recovered.

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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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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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International Backcountry Accidents – Vancouver, Sherpas, Snowdonia, France, South Africa

Posted on 4/25/2006 by roger

International backcountry accident wrap up:

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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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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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