http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:12:59 -0700 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:03:12 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Hike-Gothic-Basin-climb-Gothic-Peak?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner Profile of Gothic Peak on the left and neighbors from Foggy LakeRocky hills in Gothic BasinGothic Basin (5000’) is a remote and scenic setting for an overnight backpacking and scrambling diversion. Located on the western edge of the awe-in... hiking climbing mountaineering camping Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:03:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m9d26-Hike-Gothic-Basin-climb-Gothic-Peak?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Hike-Mailbox-Peak?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner  Wildflowers at the top of Mailbox PeakMailbox Peak (4841’) is a punishing 2.5 miles of steep trail that will leave the unprepared hiker questioning their decision to deviate from their habitual ascent of Rattlesnake Ridge or Mt. Si.&... hiking mountaineering wildlife Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:08:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Hike-Mailbox-Peak?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Cougar-incidents-in-Leavenworth-make-wilderness-unsafe-for-people?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner Adult mountain lion like the ones found in the Leavenworth wilderness area.Hopefully you'll never be this close to one.Just when it seemed safe to recreate in Leavenworth again, Mother Nature has the audacity to throw another stick in the spokes... hiking climbing mountaineering camping wildlife accidents Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:36:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Cougar-incidents-in-Leavenworth-make-wilderness-unsafe-for-people?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Squamish-Mountain-Festival-2009-promises-to-rock-hard?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner Squamish, land of climbing and mountain festivalsThe third annual Squamish Mountain Festival presented by Arc'teryx is to coming Squamish, British Columbia this week beginning Wednesday the 12th and ending Sunday the 16th. The mission statement of th... climbing mountaineering climbing walls budget mountaineering camping Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:13:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Squamish-Mountain-Festival-2009-promises-to-rock-hard?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Legendary-freesolo-climber-John-Bachar-died-on-Sunday?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner John Bachar on "The Gift" (5.12c) at Red Rocks courtesy of WikipediaLegendary free-soloist John Bachar(1957-2009) died on Sunday after allegedly falling while climbing the Dike Wall near his hometown of Mammoth Lakes, CA. So far no eye-witn... climbing mountaineering accidents Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:09:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Legendary-freesolo-climber-John-Bachar-died-on-Sunday?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Condorphamine-Addiction?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner Climbers bivvy at Bathtub DomeIf you can temporarily forgive the questionable ethics of “machine gun” route bolting, an imperviously protected, multiple pitch rock climb makes for a tempting target.  One such target is the quirky, fo... climbing mountaineering accidents Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:47:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Condorphamine-Addiction?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m6d7-Hiker-falls-and-injures-head-on-Mt-Ellinor-on-Sunday?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner Mt Ellinor trail #810 courtesy of the USFS websiteRescue operations are underway to evacuate a hiker who fell 150 ft on Mt. Ellinor on Sunday. The man has sustained injuries including possible head trauma and will be airlifted to a hospital... hiking climbing mountaineering accidents Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:28:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m6d7-Hiker-falls-and-injures-head-on-Mt-Ellinor-on-Sunday?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m6d6-Eddie-Bauer-and-Whittaker-Mountaineering-partner-create-First-Ascent-for-serious-climbers?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner Whittaker Mountaineering and Eddie Bauer 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 years they have fallen... hiking ski mountaineering climbing mountaineering climbing walls camping Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:17:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m6d6-Eddie-Bauer-and-Whittaker-Mountaineering-partner-create-First-Ascent-for-serious-climbers?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m5d31-Hiker-dies-in-fall-from-Rattlsnake-Ridge-on-Saturday?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner Rattlesnake Ridge near North Bend, WAA hiker was killed in a fall from Rattlesnake Ridge on Saturday. The man and his female companion clambered to a viewpoint when the man lost his footing. He then fell more than 100 ft. The man'... hiking accidents Sun, 31 May 2009 13:58:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m5d31-Hiker-dies-in-fall-from-Rattlsnake-Ridge-on-Saturday?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Olympic-gold-medalist-snowboarder-Karine-Ruby-dies-in-climbing-accident?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner Mont Blanc, the site of the climbing accident thattook the life of Olympic snowboarding gold medalist Karine RubyFormer Olympic snowboarding champion, Karine Ruby, died on Friday in a climbing accident on Mont Blanc while training to become a climbin... skiing snowboarding mountaineering accidents Fri, 29 May 2009 19:33:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Olympic-gold-medalist-snowboarder-Karine-Ruby-dies-in-climbing-accident?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Nesting-falcons-force-closure-of-popular-Leavenworth-climbing-area?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner Adult peregrine falconMother 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 climbing access to parts of the wall, one of Leavenworth’s most popular ... climbing mountaineering wildlife Tue, 26 May 2009 21:43:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Nesting-falcons-force-closure-of-popular-Leavenworth-climbing-area?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Tips-from-a-former-REI-employee?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner Former REI employee Alison JonesREI has been selling outdoor recreation equipment in Seattle since 1938 and is now one of the largest outdoor rec stores in the US.  In this interview, former REI employee Alison Jones tells a little of her e... hiking skiing ski mountaineering snowboarding climbing mountaineering budget mountaineering Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:45:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Tips-from-a-former-REI-employee?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m4d27-The-Mountaineers-climbing-wall-at-Seattles-Magnuson-Park?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner The Mountaineer's climbing wall at Magnuson ParkThe outdoor climbing wall at Seattle’s Magnuson Park is a refreshing alternative to the typical forearm pumping, crimp and pinch climbing featured at most gyms.  Now there’s nothing wro... climbing mountaineering climbing walls Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:44:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m4d27-The-Mountaineers-climbing-wall-at-Seattles-Magnuson-Park?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m4d27-The-Marymoor-Park-climbing-wall?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner  A beautiful evening at MarymoorThe Marymoor climbing wall within Marymoor Park of Redmond is an excellent location for eastsiders to climb on short notice or when the weather is too inconsistent to risk making the longer trip to the mounta... climbing mountaineering climbing walls Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:47:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m4d27-The-Marymoor-Park-climbing-wall?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m3d22-Carve-on-snow-and-H2O-at-Silver-Mountain-Resort?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner Standing wave at Silver Mountain WaterparkIs there anything better than a long soak in the hot tub after a hard days skiing?  How about an entire indoor waterpark at your disposal!  It’s called Silver Mountain Resort in Kellogg, Idaho... skiing snowboarding resorts Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:44:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m3d22-Carve-on-snow-and-H2O-at-Silver-Mountain-Resort?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m3d17-The-copper-wire-heater-solution-to-isobutane-stoves-and-jetboils?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner  Isobutane stove with copper wire heater WARNING: THIS ARTICLE DEALS WITH FLAMABLE SUBSTANCES! USE EXTREME CARE AND COMMON SENSE WHEN TAMPERING WITH COMBUSTIBLES!!!  IF YOU ARE NOT 100% SURE OF WHAT YOU ARE DOING, DON'T DO IT!!!Fo... ski mountaineering mountaineering budget mountaineering camping Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:08:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m3d17-The-copper-wire-heater-solution-to-isobutane-stoves-and-jetboils?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m3d13-Wilderness-first-aid--essential-education-for-the-outdoors?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner Arm splintA 16 hour wilderness first aid (WFA) course should be standard education for anyone who spends significant time in a backcountry environment.  This course is offered by a number of organizations including Seattle based Remote... hiking skiing ski mountaineering snowboarding climbing mountaineering Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:43:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m3d13-Wilderness-first-aid--essential-education-for-the-outdoors?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m3d10-Budget-mountaineering--go-army?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner Urban mountaineer using army pantsIf you’re on a budget, but still desire to get into the mountains, consider saving money by purchasing some of your essential gear from the army surplus.  I’m not saying that any of these items are a... hiking ski mountaineering climbing mountaineering budget mountaineering Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:10:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m3d10-Budget-mountaineering--go-army?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m3d4-The-climbers-guide-to-going-pro?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner This is the planEven if they have never admitted it, I'd bet that every mountaineer has secretly considered executing the universal "quit my job and go pro" plan at some point in their life.  If you do decide t... mountaineering Wed, 04 Mar 2009 01:41:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m3d4-The-climbers-guide-to-going-pro?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m3d3-The-basics-of-choosing-a-climbing-rope?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner Mammut 60 meter climbing ropeIt’s easy to get carried away on the internet researching all the different possible ropes out there.    The best course of action is to find a climbing gear shop and tal... climbing mountaineering Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:08:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4425-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner~y2009m3d3-The-basics-of-choosing-a-climbing-rope?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mountaineering-Examiner