Mountaineering News December 2011

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FRIDAY, 30 DECEMBER 2011
	The Mountaineers Receive $50,000 Grant from REI
	The REI Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by outdoor gear and apparel retailer REI, awarded its annual $50,000 Mary Anderson Legacy Grant to The Mountaineers, the Seattle-based outdoor education, recreation and conservation nonprofit founded in 1906. Established in recognition of the efforts by REI co-founder Mary Anderson to involve youth in outdoor exploration, the gran Read Full Story
THURSDAY, 29 DECEMBER 2011
	Poles Climb Western Kokshaal-too
	Michel Krol and Andrzej Sokołowski have made the first ascent of the north face of Pik Vernyi (c5,250m), close to Kyzyl Asker in Kyrgyzstan's Western Kokshaal-too. Cztery Pory Roku, which translates as Four Seasons, follows steep ice runnels and mixed ground on this relatively narrow 700m granite face, with difficulties rated at M8- (one rest point), WI5 and UIAA IV+. In 2009, and using Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 28 DECEMBER 2011
	Johnny Dawes Interviewed in The Guardian
	Johnny Dawes, one of Britain's most influential climbers, has just been interviewed by Peter Beaumont for The Guardian Newspaper. The interview follows the publication of Johnny's autobiography; Full of Myself. From the interview: "Dawes finds some of the seriousness of current climbing – with its emphasis on sports science, regimes and training programmes – "tight-lipped" and lacking in th Read Full Story
TUESDAY, 27 DECEMBER 2011
	Kilimanjaro Climbers Help Child Education
	The non-profit organization Child Education International (“ChildEd”) is bringing together a group of adventure-seekers in order to raise funds for its programs in secondary education in developing countries. They are scheduled to embark on a climb of Mount Kilimanjaro in February 2012 and will be raising funds for the organization in the run-up to the trip. Part of the funds raised will go to boo Read Full Story
MONDAY, 26 DECEMBER 2011
	Andalucian Intl. Walking & Cultural Festival
	Frontier Holidays is hosting the Andalucian International Walking & Cultural Festival in cooperation with the Town Hall of El Burgo and the Sierra de las Nieves Nature Park. This event will take place from February 26th to March 4th and promises to be an unforgettable holiday experience. The white mountain village of El Burgo, close to Sierra de las Nieves Nature Park is the glorious setting fo Read Full Story
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