Category Archives: Europe

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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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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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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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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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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2006-02-24 Backcountry Accident Reports on Kilimanjaro, California, Colorado, Hawaii, UK, Utah

Posted on 2/24/2006 by roger

Backcountry Accident Reports at February 24, 2006

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2006-02-22 Backcountry Accidents in California, Colorado, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, Australia, Spain

Posted on 2/22/2006 by roger

Accident reports as of February 22, 2006

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Surviving Ben Nevis Avalanche

Posted on 2/16/2006 by roger

Reports on five surviving avalanches on Ben Nevis:

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2006-02-16 Backcounty Accident Roundup: British Columbia, Spain, Maine, Montana, Russia

Posted on 2/16/2006 by roger

Backcountry accident reports on the wires on February 16, 2006.

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February 14, 2006 Backcountry Accident Reports

Posted on 2/14/2006 by roger

Backcountry accident reports through February 14, 2006.

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French Writer And Anti-Ski Lift Activist Pierre Chapoutot Killed in Avalanche

Posted on 1/24/2006 by roger

The alpinist and writer Pierre Chapoutot has been killed by an avalanche on the crête de Lachat in the Lauzière range close to the ski resort of Valmorel. A climber of considerable repute he had opened a number of routes … Continue reading →

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