from The Adventure Blog
As most of you know, yesterday marked the 100th anniversary of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen becoming the first person to reach the South Pole. A century ago, that was almost as big of an accomplishment as man walking on the moon. Back then, exploration was quite the source for national pride, and at the time, there were a number of explorers that were vying for the chance to be the first to plant their flag at 90ºS. Amundsen's triumph followed a number of failed attempts by several pioneers of arctic
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from Climber's Blog
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--Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will be holding a meeting in Spokane to discuss the proposed plan for managing the state's confirmed wolf packs in Eastern Washington. To read more, click here.
--A California man hiking th...
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Colorful deciduous trees near Leavenworth.
-- Mt Bakerski conditions in a trip report.
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-- Ski slopes are starting to look inviting but objective hazards are also present. Early season snow comes with many hazards, beware of un-plugged but hidden crevasses, cornices, avalanches and other hazards related to low snow-pack and ear...
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from 2010 Mountaineering Season
Greetings from Talkeetna! The weather is getting colder but we still have climbing on our minds. Our season kicks off with an Aconcagua climb. We offer a smaller group 6 climbers and 2 guides. This is a excellent deal and a wonderful way to see Argentina! What a nice way to start the new year! Aconcagua West Face At just under 7000 meters, Aconcagua ranks as the highest mountain outside of Asia. The exact origin of its name is unclear, but translates to Stone Sentinel from the Inca word, "Acon Cahuak." ...
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--The American Alpine Institute
Guides Choice Award was recently featured on the Outside
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The
American Alpine Institute is a 35-year old mountain school best know for
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--An overdue climber on Mount St. Helens has been found safe. To read more, click here.
The raffle Box
--Last weekend, the American Alpine Institute had a gear sale and benefit. The benefit was for the North Cascades Institute and the ...
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--A Eugene man died after a fall on Saturday in Oregon's
Sisters Wilderness. The Lane County
Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue says 37-year-old Brian Jones of
Eugene fell while climbing the North Sister. To read more, click here.
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