December 15, 2010

December 15th, 2010

Photo of the Week

Miron on Twin Towers, Poke-O-Moonshine, Adirondacks NY 12/11/10, Photo grzegorz

AAC Grant Deadlines Fast Approaching

The American Alpine Club awards more than $50,000 every year for projects ranging from worldwide exploration to local conservation. The application deadline for two of the AAC’s more prominent grants, the Lyman Spitzer Cutting Edge Award and McNeill-Nott Award, is January 1, 2011. Deadlines for other AAC grants are quickly approaching. More…..

Asia joins Ice Climbing circuit – will North America follow?

The countdown to the 2011 Ice Climbing World Cup – January 8th to March 8th has begun. For the first time, an event will be held in Asia, hosted by the Korean Alpine Federation. There will be Lead and Speed competitions in Cheongsong, Korea, as well as the established events across Europe.

The UIAA would like to expand the circuit further, and organize or certify some North American events…More….

Source: www.theuiaa.org

Petzl Lighting Survey

“To create and produce an innovative products, we must first understand the needs and wants of our customers …” More….

Bozeman Ice Fest 2010

Thirty-five and Partly Sunny for First Clinic. More on Alpinist.com

Petzl T-Rated ICE & DRY Picks

In any developing sport, the high end of the equipment spectrum is constantly changing. This is the case in the growing sport of ice climbing. More….

Full Scottish Conditions

Whitney-Gilman Ridge – Kevin Mahoney

Homeland Insecurity

Climbers Alex, and Kyle taking on this seasons first ascent of Homeland Insecurity (WI 4 380′) at the Narrows PA. 12/12/10 – Smike