Newly Drilled Ice Cores May Be The Longest Taken From The Andes Nov 5, 2009
4, 2009) Researchers spent two months this summer high in the Peruvian Andes and brought back two cores, the longest ever drilled from ice fields in the tropics. Ohio State glaciologist Lonnie Thompson said that this latest expedition focused on a yet-to-be-named ice field 5,364 meters (17,598 feet) above sea level in the Cordillera Blanca mountain range. (Science Daily)
Why Are Kilimanjaro's Glaciers Fading? Nov 4, 2009
Lead author Lonnie Thompson, a glaciologist at Ohio State University who has been to the summit of Africa's tallest mountain repeatedly over more than a decade, says that while the glaciers did start melting a century ago, their retreat has sped up dramatically in recent years ... "And in fact, the temperature on the summit of Kilimanjaro is essentially always below freezing, which makes it hard to accept warming as the reason for glacier loss .". (Time.com)
Hiking the Smoky Mountains Chimney ... Nov 4, 2009
The Chimney Tops Trail is a short but steep and strenuous hiking trail in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee which offers a spectacular view to those who reach the summit ... The horseshoe-shaped path to the Chimney Tops climbs over 1,300 feet from the trail head to the summit ... Near the summit, the trail descends slightly and leads hikers to the Chimney Tops' rocky pinnacles which rise approximately 50 to 60 feet above the path. (Suite101.com)
Kilimanjaro's ice to disappear by 2033 Nov 3, 2009
"The loss of the glaciers is an indicator of climate change under way in this region which impacts not only the glaciers on the summit but the weather patterns that bring rainfall to the lower slopes," said Thompson. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Day Hikes in Phoenix Nov 3, 2009
The Summit Trail is a series of clearly marked switchbacks leading to the top of the peak. It s not as rugged as Camelback Mountain and has a bit more greenery, especially during the spring. (Suite101.com)
Volcano traffic a mixed bag Nov 3, 2009
KT_32 wrote on Nov 2, 2009 11:10 AM:" I have lived in Longview for 29 years. I went to the mountain more times this past summer than I ever have. Went camping 3 times, went on 2 nature hikes, explored the Ape Caves, and climbed to the summit for the first time ever. I had a great summer up there and can't wait to do it again next summer. It's such a beautiful experience. " ... diamond dog wrote on Nov 2, 2009 3:31 PM:" Maybe some of the people higher up on the list of not figuring out what to do... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Little Boy; Big Mountain Nov 3, 2009
"Nat Keats "I'm gonna try to make the summit today. " Despite everyone's lowly expectations, Keats was all the way to within 3,000 feet of the top, when all of a sudden, the weather turned decidedly nasty, even by Kilmanjaro standards. They passed climbers who were giving up and heading down."Like strong people," Brian said. "They were complaining and not doing. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Body of missing Sierra hiker found Nov 2, 2009
Crews began searching for Brunette Tuesday after he failed to return from a hike to the summit of 14,494-foot Mt. Whitney, the tallest peak in the contiguous United States. Sierra search expands for man, 73. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Local adventurer to climb Kilimanjaro Nov 2, 2009
The route the group will take to reach the summit, known as the Whiskey Route, is not technically a climb, Paschall said, but the last leg of the hike, summit day, is long, strenuous and at a high elevation. All in all, Paschall said, the hike includes beautiful scenery. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Ski town could push pot legalization Nov 1, 2009
Supporters include a member of the town council and the Summit Daily News, which printed an editorial backing the idea ... Pot possession would still be a state crime, but Breckenridge police officers would have to take users to the Summit County Sheriff's Department to be cited if the measure passes. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
GRAND WALKABOUT: Local men find plenty of good left in world as they hike 2,178-mile Appalachian Trail Nov 1, 2009
The Appalachian Trail ends at the summit of Mount Katahdin in Maine ... The group decided that since the weather was going to be cloudy by the afternoon, they would get up at 3:30 a.m. to see the sunrise at the summit and hopefully have a beautiful backdrop view for their end-of-the-trail photo. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Breckenridge Considers Legalizing Pot Oct 31, 2009
Supporters include a member of the town council and the Summit Daily News, which printed an editorial backing the idea ... Pot possession would still be a state crime, but Breckenridge police officers would have to take users to the Summit County Sheriff's Department to be cited if the measure passes. (CBS News)
Climb Every Continent, Surf Every Ocean Oct 31, 2009
Weeks later, I was descending from the summit of Everest when clouds blew in. A blizzard hit us hard and left the team badly scattered along the Southeast Ridge. (Slate)
Sierra search expands for man, 73 Oct 31, 2009
Reaching the summit of Mount Whitney, a lifelong goal for legions of hikers, requires more than determination and healthy lungs ... 11,204 feet) doesn't eclipse 14,000 feet like Whitney, the expansive views from the summit are well worth the effort required to get there. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Taconic Hiking Club November Schedule Oct 31, 2009
There is a fire tower at the summit (3,574 feet) of Pillsbury Mountain. The view from the summit of Lake Pleasant and Sacandaga Lake to the south is striking. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Everest mobile call effort begins Oct 31, 2009
Rod Baber plans to climb Everest and then establish a world record by making a mobile call from the summit ... Making a phone call from the summit of Everest has become possible thanks to a mobile base station installed in China that has line of sight to the north side of the mountain ... Mr Baber is sponsored by Motorola who has provided the phone he will use to make the call and send a text message from the summit. (Yahoo News -- Wireless Technology)
Hikers in NH must be prepared _ or pay for rescue Oct 30, 2009
After three cold days last April, rescue crews spotted him hiking toward the summit of Mount Washington, the Northeast's highest mountain. New Hampshire officials praised his resourcefulness. (Concord Monitor)
Heroic challenge Oct 30, 2009
Despite facing terrible weather conditions and suffering from the effects of the high altitude, the group made it to the summit at first light on Thursday, after trekking through the night. L/Cpl Lundberg, from Liverpool, was blinded in Iraq in 2007 when a rocket-propelled grenade exploded on his chest. (BBC News -- UK)
N.H. Bills Lost Hikers for Cost of Rescue Oct 30, 2009
After three cold days last April, rescue crews spotted him hiking toward the summit of Mount Washington, the Northeast's highest mountain ... When you first hike up the trail it has grave sites from those that perished and trees that look like toothpicks from an avalanch from the past as you look up towards the summit. (CBS News -- US)
Tonight: Famed mountaineer in Mesa Oct 28, 2009
The summit was not far ... Days passed, the weather cleared, and Viesturs climbed to the summit of Everest, returning safely and ending the season on a positive note. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Pilot found in plane's wreckage Oct 27, 2009
The crash was on Whipstock Mountain in an area of dense vegetation below the summit, said Joe Hayes, chief of the Bennington Rural Fire Department. The plane is near an area known as Guitar Patch for the distinctive pine tree-filled feature that looks like a guitar on the side of the mountain, according to a neighbor. (Albany Times Union)
• This amazing autumn is one for the books Oct 24, 2009
My guilt about my glutinous consumption of late-season vitamin D reached a full boil on Tuesday as I marched through the soft snow near the summit of Mount McGinnis, looking at the startling contrast of light and shadow on the Mendenhall Glacier. "Oct. 20 and it's still beautiful," I thought. (Juneau Empire)
Sheriff's Log Oct 21, 2009
Reporting party was at the summit across from the Christian Camp on Rainbow Lane. Vandalism, 1000 block of Michael Avenue, Big Bear City. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
After Kilimanjaro, Student Sets Sights on Other Peaks Oct 21, 2009
When we got to the summit, there is snow up there ... You hike from 11:30 p.m. till sunrise at like 7:30 a.m., to go from 15,000 feet to 19,000 to the summit. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
CV Lady Trojans: State Champions (25) Oct 18, 2009
Finally, two clear days Friday and Saturday allowed them to complete their journey to the summit. The scenario couldn t have been more perfect, with the state s No. 1-ranked Purcell crew colliding with the No. 2 Lady Trojans. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Science in schools is topic of Petit Jean forum Oct 18, 2009
(AP) - The Winthrop Rockefeller Conference Center atop Petit Jean Mountain near Morrilton is the site for a summit today - a summit at the summit. The topic of the gathering is science in Arkansas schools. (KSLA.com, LA)
Local sports briefs Oct 12, 2009
APOLLO The Somerset girls varsity cross country team placed third at the Kiski Invitational on Saturday (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Halos bury demons at Fenway Oct 12, 2009
In three previous tries, they couldn't get to the summit. In fact, they barely got beyond the base camp. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
• Take a wild, colorful ride on Juneau's Thunder Mountain Oct 10, 2009
Take a wild, colorful ride on Juneau's Thunder Mountain - Juneau Empire. Web search powered by YAHOO. (Juneau Empire)
929 gallons of moonshine found in NC mountains Oct 10, 2009
The millionaire investment banker and avid climber was resting in a high-altitude camp after reaching the summit of the world's sixth-highest mountain when he died unexpectedly. Ex-newspaper staffers' Denver news site to end. (Fresno Bee)
NYC funeral for husband of congresswoman Maloney Oct 9, 2009
The millionaire investment banker and avid climber was resting in a high-altitude camp after reaching the summit of the world's sixth-highest mountain when he died unexpectedly. A company that provides search and rescue services recovered his body from the slopes of Cho Oyu (CHOH' oh-YOO'), which straddles the border of Nepal and Tibet. (Anchorage Daily News)
Finding growth through nature Oct 8, 2009
After spending the day climbing and enjoying the views at the summit I found a quick descent on a compact snowy slope and skied down on my feet ... I know that with each hike, our bodies were challenged, and yet everyone one of us put one foot in front of the other and completed the summit ... We set out at dawn with the summit in our sights. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
NPS: Some cameras, sensors not working during Greenpeace protest Oct 8, 2009
"The memo describes how the Greenpeace protestors executed their plan with "speed and deliberateness," ascending the mountain in darkness, staging in a gully near the summit and unfurling the banner within 35 minutes of entering the Hall of Records canyon area."Ropes, hardware, locks and other equipment matched intended uses," the memo said, indicating extensive knowledge of the terrain and existing climbing foundation.Some of that has been changed as well, Loach said."I won't say what we've... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping promises, sharp divisions as 34-nation meeting ends Oct 7, 2009
But President Bush could claim two modest advances -- in one-on-one talks outside the summit, he ended an angry rift with Canada over a U.S. ban on that nation's firms bidding for lucrative contracts in Iraq, and he won an endorsement from Mexican President Vicente Fox of his recently announced plan to reform immigration. The summit's final declaration included sweeping commitments to crack down on corruption, reduce government secrecy, reduce the time and cost of starting new businesses and... (Yahoo News -- Summit of the Americas)
Paraplegic Climber Summits Kilimanjaro Oct 5, 2009
But less then 2,000 feet from the summit, this Paralympic champion hit a field of boulders even he couldn't get over. Instead of turning back, he made a tough choice and asked to be carried for just 100 feet. (CBS News)
* World News Quick Take Oct 4, 2009
Carol Browner, director of the White House Office of Energy and Climate Change Policy, said on Friday that completion of the legislative process before the summit is not going to happen, the New York Times reported yesterday on its Web site ... A lone llama wandering near the summit of Pikes Peak for a month has been captured and is heading to a new home. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Four-year drama over Calif millionaire's keyed car Oct 4, 2009
The millionaire investment banker and avid climber was resting in a high-altitude camp after a successful ascent to the summit Thursday when he died unexpectedly. NY audit finds financial woes in East Hampton. (Fresno Bee -- State)
• Photos: Cleaning up the mountain Oct 4, 2009
So far the team has cut up and removed a backhoe and four shipping containers from the summit of the mountain ... So far the team has cut up and removed a backhoe and four shipping containers from the summit of the mountain ... So far the team has cut up and removed a backhoe and four shipping containers from the summit of the mountain. (Juneau Empire)
New points of view on old wings Oct 4, 2009
Then, the plane climbs and edges along the ridgelines heading for the summit of Mount Washington ... Web cams and forecasts for the summit are available at. (Boston Globe)
Llama Rescued After Month on Colorado Mountain Oct 3, 2009
Sept. 20: A llama walks near the cog railway tracks near the summit of Pike's Peak ... A lone llama wandering near the summit of Pikes Peak for a month has been captured and is heading to a new home. (Fox News)
Charles Houston, 96; climber led, learned from K-2 trip Oct 3, 2009
In 1936, Dr. Houston was part of the trek to the summit of 25,645-foot Nanda Devi in India, the highest mountain then climbed. In 1938, as a member of the first American expedition on K-2, he had come even closer to the summit than he did in 1953. (Boston Globe)
Llama On The Loose On Colorado's Pikes Peak Oct 2, 2009
-- A llama is loose near the summit of Colorado's Pikes Peak, and a rescue group says it's probably a domesticated escapee that has little chance of surviving in the wild. The llama was first reported about a month ago and has been ranging between the 13,000-foot level and the 14,110-foot summit. (Click2Houston, TX)
Boise State making case for BCS title berth Oct 1, 2009
But BCS numbers-cruncher Jerry Palm advised the Broncos to take a photo of the summit, because he doubts they'll ever reach it. He believes that once-beaten teams from major conferences will climb past the Broncos down the stretch. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Simitian at 'Distracted Driving Summit' in D.C. Oct 1, 2009
About 200 participants nationwide were invited to the summit, according to Simitian's press secretary, Melissa Figueroa ... The summit is online via http://www. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
N.Y. congresswomans spouse dies in Tibet Sep 30, 2009
Clifton Maloney, a millionaire investment banker and avid climber, was resting in a high-altitude camp after a successful ascent to the summit of the world's sixth-highest mountain when he died ... Maloney reached the summit with a professional climbing partner and guide, Marty Schmidt, on Friday, or Thursday night Eastern Daylight Time ... A publicist for the family released a biographical statement saying Maloney had completed the New York City Marathon 20 times and was the oldest man to reach... (MSNBC -- Politics)
Paraplegic Climber Poised to Touch the Sky Sep 30, 2009
Paraplegic mountain climber, Chris Waddell is poised to make a record-breaking final push to the summit of Africa's highest mountain ... Waddell is trying to become the first paraplegic to reach the summit on his own power. (CBS News -- Evening News)
G-20 orders keep pizza shop busy Sep 26, 2009
Still, with clear skies Friday, the final day of the summit, Bellissimo's is optimistic. "Tonight's going to be very hectic," said Kloc, who just sent out a $130 order of hoagies. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Chelmsford native takes part in high-flying tribute Sep 25, 2009
Courtesy photo Gregg Sullivan, right, with John Hennessy at the summit of Mt. Jackson ... He was there as part of The Flags on the 48, a memorial hike to raise 48 American flags on the summits of New Hampshire s highest peaks, all having an elevation of more than 4,000 feet ... The Flags on the 48 began as a grassroots effort on Sept. 15th, 2001, when six hikers climbed Mount Liberty and flew an American flag at the summit as a tribute to the victims of the attacks on the World Trade Center and... (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Fall Weekend Getaway to NH's White ... Sep 25, 2009
Here adults and children get a free hands-on view of the summit of Mount Washington and how the observatory there forecasts wind and weather ... Another way to get to the top is on the Mount Washington Cog Railroad, which has been climbing to the summit since the 1860s. (Suite101.com)
Sierra's newest king Sep 24, 2009
Reaching the summit of Mount Whitney, a lifelong goal for legions of hikers, requires more than determination and healthy lungs ... On July 25, when he and a climbing party reached the summit of Cirque Peak near Mount Whitney, Dodge became only the 67th Sierra Club member (since records began in 1964) to conquer all 248 summits ... On Disappointment Peak (13,917 feet) in the central Sierra, he had to rappel into a gully "to get to the easy route." On the Hermit (12,328 feet) in Kings Canyon... (Fresno Bee)
Disasters at 12,799 feet Sep 24, 2009
That story began on Aug. 16, 1959, when Havre hiker Ernest Bruffey reached the summit of Granite Peak. But the climber seemingly disappeared off the mountain, opening a mystery that would endure for nearly 40 years. (Montana Standard, MT)
Religious leaders told their input is valued Sep 24, 2009
"We value your input and we know you hold us accountable," said Michael Froman, dubbed the "sherpa," after Himalayan mountain guides, because he leads the way to the summit. He is a deputy national security adviser specializing in global economics. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Body of Vancouver teen recovered from Saddle Mountain ravine Sep 23, 2009
After reaching the summit, Gillett attempted a controlled slide down the cliff face to the park's main trail, but he never made it down, said Chief Deputy Paul Williams of Clatsop County. Gillett was spotted lying at the bottom of a steep ravine. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Bank deposits up downtown Sep 23, 2009
One of Hoover s primary ZIP codes, 35244, was expected to climb about 4 percent to $525 million, compared with $501 million the year prior and deposits near The Summit shopping center in ZIP code 35242, were up by 3 percent to $1. 1 billion, versus $1 billion a year ago. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Steam, No Lava at Alaska's Mount Redoubt Sep 22, 2009
May 8: The summit crater, active lava dome, and steam plume of the Mount Redoubt volcano in Alaska are shown. KENAI, Alaska Clouds lifted to allow weekend viewing of Mount Redoubt as scientists said seismic activity at the volcano kept declining. (Fox News)
Woman dies after Snowdonia fall Sep 22, 2009
The woman who died had been walking on Glyder Fawr mountain when she fell about 700ft (212m) down steep crags at Idwal Slabs which is near the summit, Mr Lloyd said. He said the mountain climbers who saw her fall had to finish their climb up the crags before they were able to get off the mountain and call the emergency services for help. (BBC News -- UK)
Click to read:Climbing 19,240 Feet by Arm Strength Alone Sep 21, 2009
Five days up, two days down on a highly engineered four wheel mountain bike - ""Mars rover married to arm pedal power," Waddell says. To pedal over the boulders, each wheel moves separately. "I'll go five feet and it will be like I just ran a 400-meter sprint," he said. His legs are tucked underneath him and he steers with his chest, choosing his route like a rock climber. On the final push to the summit, Waddell will have to climb 4,000 vertical feet. To make that happen, he'll be secured to a... (CBS News)
Everest mobile call effort begins Sep 20, 2009
Rod Baber plans to climb Everest and then establish a world record by making a mobile call from the summit ... Making a phone call from the summit of Everest has become possible thanks to a mobile base station installed in China that has line of sight to the north side of the mountain ... Mr Baber is sponsored by Motorola who has provided the phone he will use to make the call and send a text message from the summit. (Yahoo News -- Wireless Technology)
Snowmass Mountain, CO USA Sep 20, 2009
The last stretch to the summit of Snowmass involves tricky third class scrambling to get to the top. Be cautious of rockfall and pick a route carefully. (Suite101.com)
On top of the world: Hoyner scales daunting Mount Rainier Sep 19, 2009
By Jeremy Speer Sports Editor Friday, September 18, 2009 1:23 PM EDT Gaylord native Dr. Jason Hoyner recently had the adventure of a lifetime as he climbed to the summit of Mount Rainier in Washington ... The Gaylord native recently climbed and made it to the summit of Mount Rainier in Washington ... Hoyner s group originally started with seven climbers and four guides, but two dropped out before reaching the summit. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
• Drilling for permafrost on Mount Kilimanjaro Sep 18, 2009
The other possible permafrost site could be in the summit crater at about 19,300 feet ... But now, some of the ground in the summit crater is exposed to frigid air, which could create permafrost ... Yoshikawa, who just recruited two Japanese friends and colleagues to help with the Kilimanjaro attempt, admitted he wasn't sure in early September what sort of drill rig he would have porters help him carry up the mountain, or how he would perform in the thin air of the summit crater. (Juneau Empire)
Russell summits Alaskas Mount McKinley Sep 16, 2009
Surrounded by a sea of white snow and blue skies, Kevin Russell poses for a picture on the summit of Mount McKinley in Alaska ... It took 14 days and we went from 7,100 feet at the base of the glacier to 20,320 at the summit, he said ... While the majestic view from the summit might be worth the climb, it s not fun and games. (Burlington Union, MA)
15 vivid North American road trips Sep 16, 2009
Reaching the summit, the temperature sank and the dazzling show begansplashes of incandescent yellow, red and orange against dark evergreens and massive boulders. After passing through Prescottwhere Harley-Davidsons were parked in front of the bars around leaf-filled Courthouse SquareI followed 89 up and over snow-covered Mingus Mountain and down into the Verde River Valley with its canary yellow willows and cottonwoods. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Tanzania: Kilimanjaro Was Too Much for Russian Billionaire Sep 15, 2009
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich collapsed during a failed attempt to climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro last week, it has emerged. Tanzanian porters who accompanied the Chelsea FC owner on his expedition have remained tight-lipped as to what exactly transpired, but Britain's Sunday Times reported yesterday that Mr Abramovich was carried to safety after experiencing breathing problems as he attempted to scale Africa's highest mountain. (allAfrica.com)
* Gesink closes gap on Valverde, Hesjedal first Canadian to win stage in Spain Sep 13, 2009
Gesink finished third behind the two breakaways after a powerful attack on the main group of favorites 2km from the summit. The Dutchman opened a gap of 10 seconds on race leader Valverde and grabbed an eight-second time bonus. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
