from The Adventure Blog
In October of 1996, Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Shortly there after he would undergo treatment for the disease, and his subsequent recovery was nothing short of spectacular. The pro-cyclist who was all but unknown outside of his sport at the time, but he would go on to win seven consecutive Tour de France titles and become one of the most well known athletes on the planet. In January of 1997, the Lance Armstrong Foundation was formed, with the hope of rallying people together ...
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from INCLINED
It’s hard to explain why we fall in love with rocks and risk our lives for the chance to climb to the summit—especially in a place as rugged, remote, and politically unstable as Kyrgyzstan. During the summers of 1999 and 2000, violent political insurgencies erupted along the southern borders in ... Read more...
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What began as a friendly favor to help fund a small medical clinic in rural Nepal has changed the lives of thousands residing in impoverished mountain villages all over the world. When Scott MacLennan realized $1 per person per year can staff a basic clinic in Nepal’s Rasuwa District, he ... Read more...
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from Mountains and Water
In a previous post, I discussed my feelings about the transformation of climbing into a luxury sport, at least at a certain end of the socio-economic spectrum. I posted a Youtube Video of an ad made by Citibank that features Katie Brown and Alex Honnold. Here's the video: Given the dismal economic picture in the US right now and the fact that big American banks in particular have had a great deal to do with it, it was natural that the ad would spark a certain degree of controversy. A forum post on Mountain
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from Climbing Narcissist
Writing for Five Ten about his recent time spent in Kentuckys Red River Gorge1, Dave Graham unleashes another classic entry for the internet to enjoy: I will admit, as this is my second trip to this place, I am blown away by the quality of the rock, the natural nature of the way the routes flow. The [...] Why On Earth Dont I Live Here? from Climbing Narcissist Become a fan of ClimbingNarc.com on Facebook Related posts: 2010 UBC Earth Treks Roc Comp To Stream Live Online UBC Pro Tour At 2010 ORSM ...
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from The Adventure Blog
While those of us in the U.S. took a few days off from work to give thanks for all the good things going on in our lives, the Antarctic explorers pressed on with their expeditions amidst a host of on going challenges. One of those explorers who is happy to be underway at last is Felicity Aston . After waiting out a ten day delay, Felicity arrived in the Antarctica more than a week ago, only to have further delays due to mechanical problems with the plane. On Friday she was transported to her starting point
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from Stevie Haston
Two people who were members of the outdoor community died recently, and somehow have left a deeper hole in me than seems possible. In future I will try to keep up on this and publish something, nothing too personal, just a polite death notice. We are all freightened of death, but dying while doing your sport might be an appropriate way to go, as happened to the two individuals in question. The mountains are dangerous and our lives are precarious, and none of us can escape death. But, and for me it is a ...
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from Climbing Narcissist
The adidas Group is set to buy up shoe maker Five Ten for $25 million in cash Adidas Group To Buy Five Ten For $25 Million from Climbing Narcissist Become a fan of ClimbingNarc.com on Facebook Related posts: Black Diamond Equipment Gregory Mountain Products Acquired By Clarus Corp. Climbing Magazine Urban Climber Magazine Sold Competitive Bouldering Coming To Central Park With The UBC Eastern Mountain Sports Pro UBC Pro Tour At 2010 ORSM Streaming Live Online, Live Blogged Here Outdoor Retailer Show Kicks
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from The Adventure Blog
As an outdoor adventure and travel writer, I'm fortunate in that I often get to test some amazing gear. I'm regularly sent backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, clothing and more, and while I'm often impressed with the gear I test, I seldom see something that is truly life changing. That is the best way to describe the LifeStraw however, which is a product that has the potential to change the world. The LifeStraw is one of those products that is so simple, you wonder why someone didn't think of it sooner. It
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from The Adventure Blog
I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Mt. Everest has always captivated the public's attention and spurred our sense of adventure. The mountain isn't just the tallest peak on the planet, it is also a physical manifestation of our need to explore and add a little danger and excitement to our lives. Into the Silence: The Great War, Mallory and the Conquest of Everest by Wade Davis, helps to hammer home this point by tracing the early history of the mountain, how it came to rise to prominence in the ...
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