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From the Access Fund: This study is being conducted by the Department of Natural Resources at the School of Natural Resources, University of Arizona in collaboration with the Centre for Tourism Policy and Research at the School of Resources and Environmental Management, Simon Fraser University. The Access Fund and the Climbers Access Society of British […]
The Daily Illini has an article on slacklining. Slacklining is one of a few tangent activities related to climbing. Others include a technique based climb called bouldering. Bouldering does not use a rope but stays relatively close to the ground. The strength and power needed to boulder help a climber to solve problems in routing […]
This was just too strange not to post. Climbing a mountain of Chinese buns… I just wish I could find a picture of this online.
The Korea Times reports that South Korean Park Young-seok reached the North Pole which would make him the first person to climb 14 8,000 meter peaks, climb the seven summits, and reach the North and South Poles.
The Rocky Mountain News has an article on canyoneering including recommended gear, resources, and routes.
MountainZone.com reports that the Access Fund is fighting the climbing ban at Cave Rock, Lake Tahoe, Nevada.
The Trust For Public Land is buying a popular central Washington climbing area, the privately owned, 40-acre Sam Hill climbing area.
Chockstone has a pictorial article on the carabiner brake rappel. The also include an alternative method.
The Friends of Seneca Work Party will be held this year on April 23 reports the Potomac Mountain Club. They are still looking for volunteers. Update: This event has been canceled with a possible rescheduled date of June 11.
The University of Idaho Climbing Center recently hosted the third annual Palouse Climbing Festival with 60-70 climbers in attendance including Will Gadd. The University of Idaho claims to have the most comprehensive climbing facility in North America, featuring a 55-foot pillar and a 6,000-foot climbing area.