TOPIC | Climbing

Oklahoma City man is Backwoods 'Ultimate Outsider' contest winner July 21, 2012 Stephen Hance will receive an all-expenses paid 21-day trek to Nepal Read More

Surprising Denver is Colorado's star July 09, 2012 Anyone who thinks that Colorado is nothing more than a stunning outdoor sports venue hasn't been to downtown Denver lately. I hit Denver recently after a long hiatus and was impressed by its happening vibe and variety of places to go and things to do. Museum lovers will be pleasantly surprised at the quality and... Read More

Outerwear for daily adventure in town and country December 13, 2010 Just why do you need a seam-sealed, wicking-fabric, diamond-quilted parka if the greatest outdoor adventure of your day is making it from the car to the mall or trudging to a train or subway station? Yes, the wind can be whipping in parking lots and on platforms, but a jacket meant for subzero temperatures and... Read More

Outerwear for daily adventure in town and country December 13, 2010 Just why do you need a seam-sealed, wicking-fabric, diamond-quilted parka if the greatest outdoor adventure of your day is making it from the car to the mall or trudging to a train or subway station? Yes, the wind can be whipping in parking lots and on platforms, but a jacket meant for subzero temperatures and... Read More

Gifts for those who love the great outdoors December 08, 2010 Perhaps the best thing about having an outdoor enthusiast on your Christmas shopping list is that you'll never have to ask "What do you get for somebody who has everything?" Read More

Are kids old enough to be playing adult games? August 31, 2010 They sail solo around the world, climb the highest mountains and race around ovals at breakneck speeds. They're kids, some not old enough to get into an R-rated movie on their own. Read More

Maine climber found after 21 years in Canadian ice August 30, 2010 JASPER, Alberta (AP) — The body of a mountain climber from Maine has been discovered in a melting glacier more than two decades after the man fell 1,000 feet to his death in the Canadian Rockies, a park official said. The remains of William Holland, 38, of Gorham, were found in Jasper National Park in Alberta... Read More

Italian: Poor equipment, errors hurt on K2 August 07, 2008 ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) -- An Italian who survived an avalanche that killed fellow climbers on the world's second-highest peak said Wednesday poor equipment and a mistake by a porter contributed to the tragedy. Marco Confortola was among 30 mountaineers who began their ascent of K2 on Friday. He was... Read More

Climbers Relied on Exercise, Pep Talks February 21, 2007 SALEM, Ore. (AP) -- The three hikers rescued after a fall and an icy night on Mount Hood said Wednesday their survival techniques included exercise and pep talks. Matty Bryant and Kate Hanlon, both 34, appeared on television interviews with fellow climber Christina Redl, 26, whose injuries were still... Read More

Word question is tall order June 17, 2006 Marie M. Eaton came by Curly's Soonerco with a verbal problem. She had read a wire-service story about a mountain climber on Mount Everest who was being bypassed by other climbers after he abandoned his attempt to scale the mountain. The story reported that the man "had tried to summit Everest twice" Mary... Read More

Word question is tall order June 17, 2006 Marie M. Eaton came by Curly's Soonerco with a verbal problem. She had read a wire service story about a mountain climber on Mount Everest who was being bypassed by other climbers after he abandoned his attempt to scale the mountain. The story reported that the man "had tried to summit Everest twice" Mary... Read More

Word question is tall order June 17, 2006 Marie M. Eaton came by Curly's Soonerco with a verbal problem. She had read a wire service story about a mountain climber on Mount Everest who was being bypassed by other climbers after he abandoned his attempt to scale the mountain. The story reported that the man "had tried to summit Everest twice" Mary... Read More