Mountain/Rock Climbing
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Climbing Jack's Rake
Jack's Rake is one of the English Lake District's most popular rock scrambles. Climbing 150m it ascends the face of Pavey Arc in the Langdale Pikes near Ambleside
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Rock Climbing in Cyprus
One of the best sport climbing areas in Cyprus, Dhiarizou North and South are situated to north east of Paphos and offer quality rock climbing on limestone.
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Climbing the Lake District's Pillar Rock
Of all the Cumbrian mountain summits, three are reserved strictly for the rock climber: Napes Needle, Scafell Pinnacle and Pillar Rock.
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Great Gable, Birthplace of British Rock Climbing
The highest British mountains rise to little over 4,000 feet. Yet British climbers have contributed as much to mountaineering as have those from any other nation.
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Beginner Rock Climbing in Squamish, B.C.
Even though Squamish, B.C. is known for many of its hard traditional crack climbs, a variety of novice-friendly top-rope climbs can still be found.
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Ben Nevis
Scotland and Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis is a popular trek and mountain climb and a must-do for every visitor to Scotland.
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Gear to Climb Mont Blanc
What mountain clothing should be worn on Mont Blanc? What should be carried in a Mont Blanc back pack? The answer to these questions could influence one's summit success.
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Technical Equipment to Climb Mont Blanc
Alpine gear for a classic mountaineering route on Mont Blanc includes the hardware needed to climb the mountain and the safety equipment for back up if things go wrong.
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Maximize Summit Success Climbing Mont Blanc
Summiting western Europe's highest mountain is a life-time dream held by would-be mountaineers across the globe. Every year thousands attempt to climb this 4,800 m peak.
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Singapore Women Surpass Deadly Mt. Everest
Many have climbed and many have perished on the world's largest peak. Those who endeavor to stand on the top of the world need more than ordinary endurance for survival.
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Rock Climbing Nevada's Lamoille Canyon
Lamoille Canyon is a recently developed climbing area in northeast Nevada. The area features sport climbing, top-rope routes, bouldering, and ice climbing.
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Alpine Climbing in New Zealand
The Southern Alps of New Zealand run the length of the South Island from the 40th to the 47th parallel. They offer some of the best alpine climbing in the world.
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Climbing in The Darrans, New Zealand
The Darran Mountains of Fiordland, situated at the southwest tip of New Zealand, provide visiting climbers with a unique visual and physical experience .
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Climb Mt Tasman, New Zealand's Next Tallest Peak
Most visiting climbers to New Zealand are set on climbing the highest peak, Aoraki/ Mt Cook. Combine this with an ascent of Mt Tasman and double the satisfaction.
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Guy Cotter, Top Himalayan Guide
A different outlook on mountaineering and an incredible amount of travel are some of the aspects of a 20 year guiding career Himalayan Guide Guy Cotter most cherishes.
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Female Mountain Guides, Where Are They All?
"There's no reason why more females can't be mountain guides.The only draw back to the guiding lifestyle is it's incompatiblity with family life." (Lisa Auer)
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Climbing in China -The Western Sichuan Highlands
The Western Sichuan Highlands have only been available to mountaineers since 1980, when a Chinese 'open-door' policy' gave westerners access to this fascinating area.
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Northern Pakistan for Expedition Climbing
Despite the threat of terrorism, taking part in a mountaineering expedition to Northern Pakistan can still be a safe and viable option for climbers.
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High Adventure in Arabia - Hail, Tobuk, Al Ula
Northwest Saudi Arabia is the ultimate frontier for the Middle East explorer, luring with a combination of colossal stone giants and mysterious archeology.
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How to Intensify a Climbing Training Program
Training for climbing can be improved by the regular, at-home use of a hangboard, campus board, weight vest, exercise bands, and a Thera Cane® or similar massage tool.
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High Adventure in Arabia - Baha, Asir, Najran
South of Saudi Highway 40 and east of the Empty Quarter is a rib of granite mountains and a series of enormous canyon systems running 500 miles to the Yemen border.
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High Adventure in Arabia - Mecca and Riyadh
Saudi Arabia is a maze of granite walls and sandstone towers. Its deep canyons are stark and unforgettable. For climbers and canyoneers Arabia is truly the Magic Kingdom.
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Longs Peak Keyhole Route
A quick guide to climbing the Keyhole Route on Longs Peak, with specific advice for summiting this high Colorado mountain.
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Climbing Ideas for Rainy Days
Ideas for rock climbers who have the rainy-day blues.
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Mt. Bierstadt
How to climb Mt. Bierstadt via the Mt. Bierstadt Trail.
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