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THURSDAY, 30 JUNE 2011
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Vandalism on Ireland's Carrauntoohil |
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A vandalism was reported on June 15 on Ireland's Highest Mountain, Carrauntoohil. The vandalism,
which happened in the vicinity of the summit of the mountain. Four individuals were supposedly
responsible for this act, and further vandalism was seen in and above the Devils Ladder, along with
damages on drainage pipe further down the Hans Glen.
The incident was reported by a hillwalker who
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TUESDAY, 28 JUNE 2011
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Murder Mystery Author to Climb Kilimanjaro |
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Researching for the final novel for his Summit Murder Mystery Series, Publisher, Author and Philanthropist
Charles G. Irion will be volunteering in Tanzania with the K2 Adventures Foundation. He will be joining a
Mount Kilimanjaro mountaineering expedition, a major milestone for Irion. This expedition will provide him the
necessary book research, and participate in medical mission in his 60t
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THURSDAY, 23 JUNE 2011
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Student Dies In Mountaineering Accident |
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University of Edinburgh student Robbie Cammack has died in a mountaineering accident in the French Alps after falling 1300ft
while he was trapped on a mountain during a storm. The medical student and his climbing partner had set out to climb the
Frendo Spur on the Aiguille du Midi last June 14, Tuesday. By Wednesday, both had called out for help, but due to the weather
conditions could not b
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TUESDAY, 21 JUNE 2011
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Conversations with the Earth |
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The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian presents "Conversations with the Earth: Indigenous Voices on Climate Change," a multimedia exhibition opening Friday, July 22, that explores the impact of global climate change from the perspective of 15 tribal communities in 13 countries.
Using stunning photography and community-created video and audio recordings, this exhibition—the fir
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THURSDAY, 16 JUNE 2011
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A First Approach to Mountaineering |
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A First Approach to Mountaineering is organized by “Campo Base” (Cuneo) in collaboration with Global Mountain from June 17-19 and 24-26. The course is dedicated entirely to learning the practical skills and basic techniques of modern mountaineering. Lessons on Approaching Mountaineering will take place on the faces of the Castello-Provenzale Group, a mountain which is synonymous of mountaineering
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