from The Adventure Blog
With the feature length film 127 Hours opening today, it seems like a fitting time to revisit the story of Aron Ralston, the subject of Academy Award winner Danny Boyle's film. Ralson was the hiker who shot to fame (or infamy depending on your point of view) when he became trapped under a boulder in a remote Utah canyon and was forced to amputate part of his own arm in order to escape. The film will give us more details about that ordeal, and from early reports, it can be difficult to watch at times. ...
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from Weekend Sherpa - Get outdoors in the Bay Area
Californias old-growth redwoods are proof that some things simply get better with age. Get to know these beautiful old-timers by visiting some of their favorite hangouts. Old Grove Groove Sure the old-growths in Armstrong Redwoods State Park near the Russian River are quiet giants but sometimes they like to let their branches down and shake things loose. The annual Old Grove Festival is a weekend of superb bluegrass, acoustics, rock n roll, and Hawaiian slack-key. Aloha! It all happens at the historic ...
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from The Adventure Blog
Here's an interesting story from a few days back. British newspaper the Telegraph is reporting that historians believe that they may have found King Arthur's round table , claiming that it isn't a table at all, but instead a large amphitheater capable of seating over 1000 people. The Arthurian legend has always said that the round table was a place where Arthur and his knights would gather to discuss their bold deeds, plot strategy, and debate matters of state. Located in Camelot, Arthur's mythical ...
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from INCLINED
Coming to a theater near you this August, THE WILDEST DREAM: CONQUEST OF EVEREST is a documentary by National Geographic that tells the story of Conrad Ankers dramatic discovery of the body of George Mallory in 1999. Accompany Conrad (AAC board member) as he recreates the 1924 ascent of Mallory to the [...]
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from Weekend Sherpa - Get outdoors in the Bay Area
A wet spring is keeping the waterfalls flowing a little longer in the Bay Area. Here are a few to visit soon! Bonus Sherpa: Last Call for Waterfalls Hide and Seek: A 40-foot series of waterfalls in Berkeley ? You just gotta know where to look. The adventure starts at a partly hidden stairway behind a playground... Wet Devil: Winter and spring rains bring a softer side to this icon of the East Bay: Four waterfalls snake through the Irish-green canyons on Mount Diablos northern flank. Threes Company: Hike to
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from Mountains and Water
Last night, I went to the Boulder Theater to join an enthusiastic crowd to see the premiere of CORE , the new climbing film by Chuck Fryberger. As I think about it, this was the first time I had seen a climbing film in a theater (I know, weird, but really I don't go out much). The energy level was high and I ran into a few people I hadn't seen in a while so it was worth the trip into Boulder right there. But back to the movie. I should preface my comment by saying that I had to duck out to get back for my
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from Weekend Sherpa - Get outdoors in the Bay Area
These arent just any old wildflower hikes. Nowe searched high and low (mostly high) for the best wildflower displays that also have amazing ridge-top views. Indeed, these are blooms with a view! Show Off Mount Tam just cant help itself; its a natural beauty that always delivers the goods. Every spring, wildflowers burst onto its slopes in spectacular form: bold, bright, and beautiful. For a 7-mile loop that mixes a rainbow of flora with commanding views, hike the western flank of the mountain, starting at
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from INCLINED
Coming soon to a theater near you: North Face, a full-length film showcasing the gripping story of two German alpinists 1936 attempt of the infamous north face of the Eiger. Urged on to complete the ascent by Nazi propaganda, Toni Kurz and Andi Hinterstoisser begin a reluctant attempt of the Swiss massif just slightly ahead [...]
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from Phillip Schaal
I know I'm a bit late. Nikki and I are shacked up in a hotel without any internet. So far I've spent the beginning of 2010 trying to regain fitness that I lost over the holidays. We are here in Hueco now so that won't be to hard to do. With the new year I'm going to post my tick list for 2009, Theater of the Absurd V10 The Speed Dyno V10 True Bleau V10 Golden rows of Flows V10 Crusher V10 Slider Sit V10 Hot-n-Tot V10 Hydro Cloud V10 (fa) Slice V10 (fa) The Romper Room V11 (fa) Forbidden Forest V11 The Puke
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from Weekend Sherpa - Get outdoors in the Bay Area
With Halloween behind us, the hectic holiday season is coming. Make sure to mix in a little me-time over the next several weeks with any of these accessible outings. Holiday Mixer Quick Camp: November offers pockets of great weather along the coast. Take advantage by grabbing a first-come first-served campsite at one of the best destinations in the state: Big Sur. SLO Cal: Between Nor Cal and So Cal, theres SLO Cal. San Luis Obispos vibrant college-town atmosphere and multitude of outdoor activitieslike
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