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Accident Story

March 9, 2010
By Kelly Cordes
Accident Story

Where to start with a description of how I broke my leg? How ‘bout some dialogue – they say dialogue engages the reader. “Oh fuck, FUCK, Steve, I broke my leg, I broke – fuck! OK, fuck! My leg’s broke!” I shouted down after slamming into a corner with a small ledge. Steve said he...
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NEice Stickers

March 9, 2010
By admin

WE have a new batch of NEice stickers. If you would like one, send a stamped self addressed envelope to: Doug Millen NEice.com 48 Woodward Ave. Gloucester MA 01930 //
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Spring Fund Drive

March 9, 2010
By admin

Well the ice is waning and so are the funds that keep NEice going. Your help is needed. Remember, the server fees continue even during the summer when visitors and advertisers are gone.  And if you have sold something in the classified section, make a...
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Building Up Motivation Again

March 9, 2010
By Ian Parnell
Building Up Motivation Again

I'd kind of written off the remainder of the season as I had a pretty packed diary of work and family but I got a good kick up the...
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Bent Gate Film Festival – Wednesday March 10th (tomorrow!)

March 9, 2010
By Doug Shepherd
Bent Gate Film Festival – Wednesday March 10th (tomorrow!)

There will be an Alpine Kitty Productions film about climbing in Cody this year. No footage from the most recent trip, but still some funny footage and cool...
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I could use another dose!

March 9, 2010
By Mammut Pro Team
I could use another dose!

Josh and I on the North Face of Raphael~ It's been two weeks since I got back from Patagonia. It was great to get home and see...
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Mountain Hardwear Relief Efforts in Haiti

March 9, 2010
By Hardwear Sessions
Mountain Hardwear Relief Efforts in Haiti

By Mark Dyer, Shelterboxusa.org Photos of the tents were donated by Mountain Hardwear to the relief efforts in Haiti. ShelterBox agreed to ship them into the country and distribute...
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March Doglotion Facebook Contest

March 9, 2010
By Hardwear Sessions
March Doglotion Facebook Contest

First off, congratulations are in order for Brian Baker (Powboy) - winner of our February Video Contest! Brian claimed first prize with another gem from his PowWowCreations lab......
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BD athlete Katsutaka Yokoyama reports from his seven-month North America rock climbing roadtrip

March 9, 2010
By Black Diamond Journal

Black Diamond athlete Katsutaka “Jumbo” Yokoyama, well known for his bold alpine ascents, spent seven months in 2009 rock climbing around North America, visiting most of the mega-crags of...
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Kashmir, you just can’t get enough!

March 9, 2010
By Mammut Pro Team
Kashmir, you just can’t get enough!

For the fifth time in two years I find myself back in Kashmir. This time it is Indian Kashmir, where I have spent the last three winters working on...
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Anchorage – A World Class Destination

March 9, 2010
By Aaron Fetter
Anchorage – A World Class Destination

You know, I was out skiing on the trails in Anchorage on Sunday, cruising along the coastal trail just west of downtown, and had to pause. In front...
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Rock Climbing In Your Living Room

March 9, 2010
By Dougald MacDonald
Rock Climbing In Your Living Room

At last, soon there will be no need to ever go outside, or even to a sweaty, dust-filled climbing gym, to experience "the thrill and adrenaline of free soloing."...
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A History of Ice Screws and How to Sharpen Them

March 9, 2010
By AAI
A History of Ice Screws and How to Sharpen Them

For many, February is the heart of the ice climbing season. And indeed, it is about now that ice tools, crampons and ice screws start to get dull....
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Action Alert: New York State Parks on Chopping Block

March 8, 2010
By Access Fund News

New York State Parks are at Risk! For the first time ever, budget woes may close down New York State parks, including the climbing found at Minnewaska State Park....
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Back from the woods….

March 8, 2010
By Aaron Mulkey
Back from the woods….

The last 5 days living in the backcountry have been amazing......It was a unique experience into the depths of one of the most remote ice climbing destinations in the...
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A grand adventure

March 8, 2010
By Doug Shepherd
A grand adventure

Modern day nomads? Possibly.Just a group of friends trying to have an adventure? Definitely.One of thirteen new routes in Northwest Wyoming almost 20 miles from the nearest...
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Ice climbing in Scotland – an Ines Papert perspective

March 8, 2010
By Planetmountain.com

German climber Ines Papert provides her report and views of British winter climbing after her first ice climbing trip to Scotland.
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Cerro Catedral: A Video Trip Report

March 8, 2010
By DougaldM
Cerro Catedral: A Video Trip Report

Make some popcorn, pop open a frosty beverage, and settle in for half an hour in front of the computer. This video trip report is well worth your time. Mason...
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California Cragging

March 8, 2010
By Mammut Pro Team
California Cragging

We escaped the Vancouver Olympic mayhem with a quick trip to Northern California. Since we live in Squamish, we were trapped between Olympic venues in Vancouver and Whistler and...
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“Arkansas in a Day”

March 8, 2010
By ekreis
“Arkansas in a Day”

This past weekend, AAC members Jeremy Collins and Cedar Wright got together in Arkansas for a slideshow, beer, and general alpine hijinks with climbers near Horseshoe Canyon Ranch. From...
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Red Rock Rendezvous – March 19-21!

March 8, 2010
By AAI
Red Rock Rendezvous – March 19-21!

The Red Rock Rendezvous is nearly upon us. And once again, the American Alpine Institute will be working with Mountain Gear to make the event a success.Along with...
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Tempest in a teacup

March 8, 2010
By Dave MacLeod
Tempest in a teacup

The Tempest, onsight. All photos: Steven Gordon. More photos on Steven’s blog About 9 years ago I was struggling my way up Crest Route in Glen Coe. Stopping to fiddle...
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Tradkarding Glacier

March 7, 2010
By Michelle

Joe and David have established their Base camp at 3,700 meters on the Tradkarding Glacier below the West face of Takargo. The weather is great and they are...
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Sellaronda, one long roller coaster of emotions

March 7, 2010
By Planetmountain.com

On 05/03/2010 the 15th Sellaronda Skimarathon, the historic ski mountaineering race in the Dolomites, was won by Guido Giacomelli and Hansjoerg Lunger ahead of Thomas Martini and Matteo Pedergnana,...
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Running from Bad Weather, Worse Injuries, and Even Worse Luck!

March 7, 2010
By Mammut Pro Team
Running from Bad Weather, Worse Injuries, and Even Worse Luck!

I read a post by Peter Kamitses on this blog toward the end of 2009, entitled something like "Bring Me a New Year." Peter reported on a poopy year...
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ARKANSAS IN A DAY

March 7, 2010
By Cedar Wright

It turns out that the climbing and scene in Arkansas is not to be missed...I highly recommend a visit to Horseshoe Ranch, one of the most unique climber camps...
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More Canadian Classics!

March 7, 2010
By Clint Cook
More Canadian Classics!

Thanks for the Ouray update Kevin! Looks good down there!Paul and I continue to be on a good streak up here in Canada. Friday we climbed the "Showpiece of...
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Getting Ready for the tour

March 7, 2010
By Alstrin Films
Getting Ready for the tour

It's Sunday morning. My wife and I climbed at Shelf Road yesterday in beautiful weather. Got a little bit of sun on our pale faces, I...
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Ice conditions in the San Juans

March 7, 2010
By Kevin
Ice conditions in the San Juans

In spite of the warm temps as of late the ice climbing remains superb!!Dexter: Still super fat but likely to have some surface effect from the warm sunny days.Skylight...
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13th March Arcteryx Adventure Shot Open

March 6, 2010
By Ian Parnell
13th March Arcteryx Adventure Shot Open

Next Saturday as part of the Sheffield Adventure Film Festival the Arc'teryx Adventure Shot competition will be running for the first time. It's an event I've been trying to...
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