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01

Apr

Teen with Down syndrome scales Mount Everest Eli Reimer’s climb raised $85,000 for his parents’ nonprofit.

Teen with Down syndrome scales Mount Everest

Eli Reimer’s climb raised $85,000 for his parents’ nonprofit.

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28

Feb

treehugger: Lloyd built his son a climbing cave in his bedroom. And it cost less than an iPad! Check it out: Build a a DIY climbing cave in your attic or garage.

treehugger:

Lloyd built his son a climbing cave in his bedroom. And it cost less than an iPad! Check it out: Build a a DIY climbing cave in your attic or garage.

2 months ago Short URL 148 notes

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DIY/home/climbing/

31

Oct

Meet a climber who scales mountains untouched by humansMountain climber Mark Synnott discusses exploring uncharted peaks.

Meet a climber who scales mountains untouched by humans
Mountain climber Mark Synnott discusses exploring uncharted peaks.

1 year ago Short URL 59 notes

Mark Synnott/climbing/mountain climbing/mountains/extreme sports/

13

Oct

Environmentalists call for toilets on EverestMany climbers bring expedition toilet cans, but others are often left with little choice but the nearest snowdrift.

Environmentalists call for toilets on Everest
Many climbers bring expedition toilet cans, but others are often left with little choice but the nearest snowdrift.

1 year ago Short URL 32 notes

Mount Everest/pollution/climbing/mountain climbing/toilet/

02

Oct

Solar powered webcam installed near Mt. EverestWorld’s highest peak can now be viewed from the comfort of your personal computer.

Solar powered webcam installed near Mt. Everest
World’s highest peak can now be viewed from the comfort of your personal computer.

1 year ago Short URL 67 notes

solar power/webcam/mountain climbing/climbing/Mount Everest/

08

Sep

Mount McKinley climbers to face steeper park feeFees for climbers who tackle North America’s tallest peak will be $350, up from the current $200, under the rule adopted for Denali National Park.

Mount McKinley climbers to face steeper park fee
Fees for climbers who tackle North America’s tallest peak will be $350, up from the current $200, under the rule adopted for Denali National Park.

1 year ago Short URL 30 notes

Alaska/national park/Denali/climbing/Mount McKinley/

27

Jun

Twenty percent of American children have never climbed a tree, and 95 percent of children in developed countries spend their free time watching TV or on the computer — and only 5 percent outdoors.This is cause for concern because many young people are alienated from nature and may not realize the value of protecting natural ecosystems and species.

Twenty percent of American children have never climbed a tree, and 95 percent of children in developed countries spend their free time watching TV or on the computer — and only 5 percent outdoors.

This is cause for concern because many young people are alienated from nature and may not realize the value of protecting natural ecosystems and species.

1 year ago Short URL 90 notes

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