Archive for the ‘International’ Category

Friends witness British teenager Ian Jackson plunge to his death in French Alps

Friday, August 8th, 2008

An 18 year old British climber just perished while climbing at Les Gaillands in the Chamonix Valley.  Apparently he tried to rappel off only one end of the rope and subsequently fell.  I seems too many accidents happen on rappel. Take your time and do it right.  Be safe! (link to original ...

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Stolbists - The Story of the Free Solo-ers of Stolby

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

Alpinist 24 came in the mail the other day.  The first thing I did was flip through every page, drooling over the amazing pictures.  Then, using all my self control, I set it down.  I need to ration my daily intake of Alpinist.  All I want to do is read ...

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