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Winter: Avalanches

December 1, 2011 0 Comment

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Snow is beautiful but it can also be deadly. Anyone who skis, snowboards or snowshoes needs an understanding of avalanches and how to avoid potential hazards in winter.

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From the Depths of Grief to the Tops of Mountains

April 3, 2011 0 Comment

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How did a yoga instructor, a Greenlake café owner, and a documentary team all wind up at the summit of Mount Rainier one August day? The answer is an organization called Climb for Kids, and the story begins…

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NW Mountaineering Icons

April 3, 2011 0 Comment

Legendary Climbers Dave Hahn and Ed Viesturs on Mount Everest

Mount Rainier rises majestically from the surrounding landscape, its imposing white summit jutting 14,410 feet into the sky. The glaciated volcano is known to many climbing enthusiasts as simply “The Mountain.” Only 65 percent…

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In Pursuit of Beautiful Sunrises

April 3, 2011 0 Comment

George Dunn and Family

What would you expect of a man who currently holds the record for most summits of the icy, majestic, and often, unforgiving Mount Rainier? While many accounts…

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