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Hike Gothic Basin climb Gothic Peak

Gothic Basin (5000’) is a remote and scenic setting for an overnight backpacking and scrambling diversion. Located on the western edge of the...
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Hike Mailbox Peak

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Mailbox Peak (4841’) is a punishing 2.5 miles of steep trail that will leave the unprepared hiker questioning their decision to deviate from...
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Cougar incidents in Leavenworth make wilderness unsafe for people

Just when it seemed safe to recreate in Leavenworth again, Mother Nature has the audacity to throw another stick in the spokes of my sparkly new...
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Squamish Mountain Festival 2009 promises to rock hard

The third annual Squamish Mountain Festival presented by Arc'teryx is to coming Squamish, British Columbia this week beginning Wednesday the 12th and...
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Legendary free-solo climber John Bachar died on Sunday

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Legendary free-soloist John Bachar(1957-2009) died on Sunday after allegedly falling while climbing the Dike Wall near his hometown of Mammoth Lakes,...
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Condorphamine Addiction

If you can temporarily forgive the questionable ethics of “machine gun” route bolting, an imperviously protected, multiple pitch rock...
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Hiker falls and injures head on Mt Ellinor on Sunday

Rescue operations are underway to evacuate a hiker who fell 150 ft on Mt. Ellinor on Sunday. The man has sustained injuries including possible head...
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Eddie Bauer and Whittaker Mountaineering partner to create First Ascent™

Since 1920, Seattle based Eddie Bauer has made its name by providing high quality recreational clothing to the outdoor enthusiast. However, in recent...
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Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Karine Ruby dies in climbing accident

Former Olympic snowboarding champion, Karine Ruby, died on Friday in a climbing accident on Mont Blanc while training to become a climbing guide. Ruby...
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Nesting falcons force closure of popular Leavenworth climbing area

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Mother nature has thrown a wrench in the plans of climbers intending to ascend the Snow Creek Wall this spring. The US Forest service has closed...
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