The 2012 climbing season has already been one of the worst years on record for mountain climbing accidents worldwide. Just last week, nine climbers were killed and several more were injured on Mont Blanc after an avalanche buried a party of climbers. Now two more climbers…
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Insotect Ltd. is pleased to officially introduce its latest insulation system; Insotect Tubic. Building on the momentum of previous Insotect insulation systems, Insotect Tubic represents the latest innovation in construction technology for sleeping bags that utilize synthetic fiber-insulation. Insotect Tubic combines the presence of two…
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Petzl America, a leading manufacturer of technical climbing and professional rope-access equipment and hands-free lighting, today announced the appointment of Blair Williams to Sales Director. Williams joins Petzl with a strong professional background in business-to-business sales and a personal passion for alpinism, climbing, and the…
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Cool streams bordered with rhododendrons and laurel, mountainsides covered in a colorful patchwork of autumn leaves, the sound of an elk’s bugle carrying in the still morning air – this week’s National Park Getaway is world renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life,…
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Storm Surfers 3D has the potential to be one of the biggest surfing films of all time. It’s billed as an “epic, character-driven adventure documentary following two best friends on their quest to hunt down and ride the biggest and most dangerous waves in Australia. Aussie…
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Today, Maine Game Wardens started a search for missing Skowhegan resident Charles Frances Carney, age 84. Mr. Carney went missing yesterday, July 16, between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM from 8 Middle Road in Skowhegan. People taking care of him at the residence looked for…
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Four juveniles were injured July 16 when a collision took place on Jeffrey Reservoir involving two personal watercraft and a johnboat. One of the injured was treated at the scene. The other three were transported to Gothenburg Memorial Hospital with minor injuries. Two of those…
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Learn more about the history of Nathan Boone Homestead State Historic Site near Ash Grove at Boone History Day Saturday, July 21. Sponsored by Missouri State Parks, the event will feature presentations by historic site staff and special guest speakers. The event will run from…
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Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today designated three National Water Trails in Alabama, Georgia and Missouri, committing to work with state and local partners to increase water-based outdoor recreation, encourage community stewardship, and promote tourism that fuels local economies. “Restoring our nation’s rivers and…
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The continued lack of significant rainfall in the southern half of Wisconsin has increased drought conditions and raised the fire danger to extreme, very high or high in 50 southern and central counties. The lack of rain is lowering water levels on streams and rivers,…
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