Climbing
The Outrageously High Cost of Speed Climbing
Shortly after Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell broke the speed record on the Nose route in Yosemite last week, I spoke with John Long, who made the first one-day ascent of the Nose in 1975. "As this record gets lowered," he said, "the only way to do it is to take increasingly hairy risks. All these …
OutdoorsBest friends and master climbers fall to their deaths while scaling Yosemite’s El Capitan
When it came to climbing, Jason Wells and Tim Klein were in a league of their own. The duo, friends and climbing partners since their early 20s, would often scale Yosemite National Park’s famous El Capitan twice in the same weekend — a climb that takes even skilled climbers several days to complete.<p>…
OutdoorsEye Witness Recounts Tragic Accident on El Cap's Freeblast
Author:<p>Publish date:<p>Social count:<p>0<p>0<p>SHARES<p><i>The following story provides additional information about an accident that occurred on El Capitan on June 2.</i> …
OutdoorsIs climbing Everest today as ‘awful’ as Chris Bonington says?
If you fancy an ascent, you’ll encounter long queues, a whopping fee and tonnes of human faeces<p>Fancy a crack at climbing Everest? Don’t bother. As far as the highest mountain on Earth is concerned, we have reached peak peak. That at least was the opinion of Chris Bonington, 83, speaking at the Hay …
World NewsEverest’s dark side: the 8 scariest parts few know about the climb
From crevices to howling winds to dead bodies, explorer Matthew Dieumegard-Thornton reveals the lesser known mental and physical challenges required …
MountaineeringPardon the Interruption: Allow Us to Introduce You to Prince Harry's Hot Cousin, Arthur Chatto
If you're like me and you're still nursing a broken heart after Prince Harry tied the knot with Meghan Markle last month, then boy do we have a special treat for you! Allow us to introduce you to Harry and Prince William's sexy 19-year-old cousin, Arthur Chatto. The royal is Lady Sarah and Daniel …
Prince HarryThe dangers of oxygen deprivation on Everest
<b>(CNN) —</b> On the peak of Everest, it can take minutes just to catch your breath. That's because, at an elevation of 8,848 meters (29,029 feet), each breath contains one-third of the oxygen found at sea level.<p>In May, British TV personality Ben Fogle was put to the test when his oxygen regulator …
MountaineeringFirst woman to climb to summit of Canada’s highest mountain almost lost her life
MONTREAL — The first woman to climb to the top of Canada’s highest mountain in a solo trek says her biggest fear came when she fell into a …
Mountaineering4 climbers, including 2 Boy Scouts, found alive after going missing while hiking Mount Baker in Washington
Four climbers, including two 13-year-old Boy Scouts, were found alive hiding in a cave after they were reported missing while hiking Mount Baker in Washington state, officials said Monday.<p>The two Boy Scouts and two adult leaders were taken to the hospital for hypothermia, Whatcom County Sheriff …
OutdoorsVideo: What it Feels Like to Sleep on the Side of a Mountain
When setting out to climb a large rock face like those found in Yosemite, Patagonia, or the Himalaya, rock climbers often have to spend more than one …
MountaineeringYosemite rock climbers smash El Capitan speed record
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — Two climbers have set a speed record on El Capitan in California's Yosemite National Park, breaking a barrier that's been compared to the 4-minute mile.<p>Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell scaled the 3,000-foot (915-meter) sheer granite wall Monday in 2 hours, 1 …
OutdoorsChina clears Everest of 9.4 tons of waste
Beijing<p>China has retrieved 9.4 tons of waste from Mount Everest since April as it clears garbage left by growing numbers of visitors, the state-run …
MountaineeringBet the farm on it! Japan's Noguchi eyes Olympic climbing gold
TOKYO (AFP) -<p>Japan's Akiyo Noguchi began climbing as a tearaway tot clambering onto the backs of cows for kicks on the family farm -- now she's targeting Olympic gold.<p>The 29-year-old put down an early marker for the 2020 Tokyo Games, when sport climbing makes its Olympic debut, by capturing her …
OutdoorsWhy Mount Everest is so dangerous
SIXTY-THREE years ago, on the morning of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, news crackled over the radio that Mount Everest had finally been conquered, …
MountaineeringBen Howard's new album Noonday Dream takes on The Greatest Showman for this week's Number 1 album
Plus new albums from Kanye West, Roger Daltry, Lump and more are heading for this week's Top 40.<p>Ben Howard's new album Noonday Dream is the latest …
MusicCalgary man dies after falling while rock climbing in Kananaskis | The Star
KANANASKIS, ALTA.—Police say a man from Calgary has died in a climbing accident in Kananaskis Country.<p>Around 5:27 p.m. Sunday, Kananaskis RCMP …
Canadian NewsQuebec woman calls for rescue after historic summit of Mount Logan
Suffering from dehydration, exhaustion, and exposure, Monique Richard was forced to call for help on her descent off Canada's highest mountain on the …
MountaineeringRock Climbing in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Minnesota
You might have noticed that the landscape of Minneapolis and St. Paul is generally flat. But if you love rock climbing, you'll be happy to discover …
OutdoorsNat Geo Celebrates 65th Anniversary of First Ascent of Mt. Everest
Last week marked the 65th anniversary of the first ascent of Mt. Everest by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. As you would expect, this was cause …
MountaineeringBest photos of the day: 'Spider-Man' rewarded and a Japanese peak
The Guardian’s picture editors bring you a selection of photo highlights from around the world including sheep in Germany and climbers in Japan
PhotosHow Climbers Take on North America's Highest Volcano
May 18, 2018—Rising more than 18,400 feet on the border between Mexico's Puebla and Veracruz states, Pico de Orizaba claims two superlatives: the tallest mountain in Mexico, and the tallest volcano in North America.<p>It's also very prominent in the landscape, potentially visible from ships in the …
MountaineeringHimalayan Trekking Goes Off the Beaten Path
Time: 10–15 days. Distance: 75–95 miles. Elevation: 14,000–18,000 feet. Rating: Difficult to strenuous. For 70-year-old Ajmal Sobhan, these …
HikingThe formidable challenge of scaling the Everest
The mountain that regularly claims its pound of flesh, is often giving. The week starting May 14 was a good one for mountaineers. Everest welcomed …
MountaineeringHiking Mweelrea: Western Ireland’s Highest Mountain
<b>Hiking to the summit of Mweelrea Mountain, the highest peak in western Ireland, was the highlight for me of a week-long hiking trip with adventure</b> …
HikingWatch: Footage shows dramatic rescue of two climbers in Co Antrim
Dramatic footage has emerged of the rescue and evacuation of two climbers who fell up to 50 metres at Fairhead in Co Antrim.<p>The climbers fell while …
OutdoorsMountaineering Scotland
The 16th of June will be a momentous day for the British Mountaineering Council.<p>Following an organisational review last year, the 2018 AGM will be …
MountaineeringThe North Korean Summit, Volcanoes & Hurricanes - Headlines & Bacon!
1 hour ago<p>Trump prepares for the N.Korean summit, the Gulf Coast prepares for hurricane season and an FBI agent accidentally shot someone while …
Gulf CoastTelecom tower climber gets $30M settlement in fall suit
A telecommunications tower climber who suffered severe injuries when a ladder rung dislodged and sent him hurtling 50 feet to the ground has reached …
OutdoorsStudy says many women with early breast cancer don't need chemo: A.M. News Links
<b>Featured stories</b><p>Many women with early breast cancer may not need chemo, study finds (NBC News)<p>Facebook gave firms broad access to data on users, …
Breast CancerZip lines, similar devices must be registered in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Operators of zip lines, climbing walls and similar devices must register them with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and …
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