Archive for 'Mountain Climbing'

Pennington Aims For 8000s – OUTDOORSmagic

Posted on 09. Aug, 2011 by .

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Pennington Aims For 8000s OUTDOORSmagic She's leading a Jagged Globe expedition to the mountain in spring 2012 as well as a trek into Everest Base Camp.

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The making of the man who made history – South Wales Argus

Posted on 08. Aug, 2011 by .

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The making of the man who made history South Wales Argus Perhaps none more so when news of his death-defying fall down into a freezing crevasse while climbing Alaska's Mount Denali in June. Mrs Parks said: “Derek thought about whether to tell me overnight then the next day he said he 'you'd better sit down'. ..

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Daredevil mayor Tony to abseil for church funds – Lutterworth Today

Daredevil mayor Tony to abseil for church funds – Lutterworth Today

Posted on 08. Aug, 2011 by .

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Lutterworth Today Daredevil mayor Tony to abseil for church funds Lutterworth Today Fellow town councillor David Gair, a mountain climbing enthusiast and chairman of the Hinckley Mountaineering Club, has already ascended and descended the tower to ensure the abseil is safe.

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Russell conquers tough French test – Worcester News

Posted on 07. Aug, 2011 by .

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Russell conquers tough French test Worcester News … Russell's main priority was to survive the combative start

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Field of dreams: Why football’s coming home – to Wales – The Independent

Posted on 05. Aug, 2011 by .

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Field of dreams: Why football's coming home – to Wales The Independent So it may be away, but the game will bring home to the club's fans (and, to be frank, the players) just how steep a mountain they will be climbing this season. They will have financial assistance.

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Bank team ready to coin in cash for needy – The Paisley Daily Express

Posted on 05. Aug, 2011 by .

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Bank team ready to coin in cash for needy The Paisley Daily Express “A while back, I raised money for the Children's Hospice Association Scotland by climbing a few Munros, which is the term used to describe mountains in Scotland that are higher than 3000 feet.

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Ermyn Lodge (L): Chased home Veiled at Royal Ascot – Sportinglife.com

Ermyn Lodge (L): Chased home Veiled at Royal Ascot – Sportinglife.com

Posted on 05. Aug, 2011 by .

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Sportinglife.com Ermyn Lodge (L): Chased home Veiled at Royal Ascot Sportinglife.com Top weight Seelo may be best of the rest as Ivan Vasilevich is climbing the weights.

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The case of the sleepless lawyers – The Guardian

Posted on 04. Aug, 2011 by .

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The case of the sleepless lawyers The Guardian Mark Vickers, a corporate partner at City law firm Ashurst, likens working on a big deal to climbing a mountain . “At times it's a slog, but there's also this tremendous sense of togetherness among those who share the experience,” he says. …

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Capel Curig National Mountain Centre encourages thousands to take a hike – North Wales Weekly News

Posted on 04. Aug, 2011 by .

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Capel Curig National Mountain Centre encourages thousands to take a hike North Wales Weekly News The Outdoor Partnership, based at Plas y Brenin, the National Mountain Centre in Capel Curig, has paved the way for thousands of people to enjoy the splendour of the Conwy Valley, Snowdonia and its surroundings. Since it was formed in 2005, ..

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Men complete marathon trek across Wales in memory of their friend – North Wales Weekly News

Posted on 04. Aug, 2011 by .

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Men complete marathon trek across Wales in memory of their friend North Wales Weekly News And low cloud meant they had tio use map and compass to negotiate the Glyders after successfully climbing Snowdon on the last leg of their journey. But when they walked into Conwy on Friday their spirits were lifted when they were greeted by a large …

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