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Teased as a child for being a "weakling," Junko Tabei turned that weakness into her greatest strength.

For Weihenmayer, a personal vision of how we see ourselves serving others and impacting the world is life's loftiest adventure-one that, for him, is fueled by adversity.

Nothing that Erik Weihenmayer has accomplished is particularly noteworthy in and of itself. What makes all of his achievements notable is that Erik is completely blind.

A trip to Mount Rainier in the Northwest corner of the U.S. in spring or fall offers great hiking without the summer crowds. Travel to this national park by car or bus.

Brad Pitt portrays story of real life explorer Heinrich Harrer and the Dalai Lama during WWII years in Tibet, during the takeover of the peaceful culture by China.

The SMART goal formula is tool you can use to help you plan the things you would like to achieve and to record the steps you will need to take to achieve them.

Although it's possible to become used to living at higher altitudes, the decreased available oxygen may make a short visit uncomfortable.

With summer just around the corner you may already be planning your next get away. While planning don't forget to consider how you will maintain your fitness routine.

A Catholic priest from Brazil disappeared on April 20th after floating away on hundreds of balloons. Rescue efforts are growing dim in hopes of finding him.

Explore Oregon's Cascade Mountains by organizing a one-day mountain climbing adventure to Three Fingered Jack or Mt. Washington.

Papago Park is one of Phoenix, Arizona's largest natural parks. Central proximity to Phoenix and Scottsdale make it a popular recreation spot.

Chloé's Cyndi bag is the newest designer It-bag to hit stores. In luxurious leather and eye-popping papaya or slate gray, this oversized tote is the latest look for 2008.

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The Thamel House Restaurant offers a great deal in tasting an array of Nepalese food, influenced by both India and Tibet.

Celebrity trainer and SkyLab Sport gym owner, Jackie Warner now has her own workout DVD. Workout at home with Jackie and her fit trainers with this circuit training DVD.

Family Pastimes is a company that specializes in creating cooperative board games that require players to work together.

During late summer, grizzly bears forage rocky slopes at high elevations, eating massive quantities of army cutworm moths in preparation for winter hibernation.

Switzerland is the country to visit for mountain and nature loving enthusiasts. A less-touristy area is Graubunden that has less crowds but still beautiful sights.

Canada's West Coast Alzheimer's Society team will travel to Kenya and Tanzania to climb famed Mt. Kilimanjaro and raise funds in September 2008, the tenth trek to Africa.

In the early 1900s, Swiss physician Maximilian Bircher-Benner introduced his patients to a healthier diet, including his self-styled oat and fruit cereal, birchermuesli.

Te Araroa is a walking path that will provide access to Aotearoa's history and natural heritage from the top of the North to the bottom of the South Island.

Plyometric training and a good game plan are keys to success in Tae Kwon Do competition.

If you are planning on a getaway to the Far East, look no further. Taiwan's Chinese culture and scenic beauty will surely mesmerize one and all.

Banff National Park in the Alberta province is Canada's first and most popular park. The three ski resorts are Norquay, Sunshine Village and Lake Louise.

A ski-snowboard vacation to Queenstown on New Zealand's South Island included four ski areas, starting with The Remarkables, brings wintersport in summer.

An Austrian mountain climber develops a relationship with the Dalai Lama after spending seven years wandering through World War 2 era China.

There's something special about being outdoors, it's where we belong! Outdoor workouts enliven, energize and invigorate us, resonating unity, oneness, connection.

Mathematicians are often known for their creativity; their unique ability to make sense of any worldly phenomenon using numbers. Knot theory is a perfect example of this.

The Wunda Chair provides some of Pilates' most subtle and most challenging exercises.

The "Avenue of the Volcanoes", named by Alexander von Humboldt during his 1802 expedition to Ecuador, stretches along the northern spine of the Andes.

Women are proving that they can not only participate in action sports, but they can band together to help shape the evolution of extreme sports.

Mt. McKinley is one of those mountains that create their own weather. Therefore it is good to know, where to take the best pictures once the weather is perfect.

Mount Rainier National Park lodging includes two great historic hotels. Both Paradise Inn and Longmire National Park Inn are gems within magnificent natural scenes.

Planning a speech can be as daunting a job as presenting one. What steps can a student follow to making a good speech?

If this workout is combined with a well-balanced diet plan, the scale will become a good friend.

Here are some of the best places for kids which are at (or near) Mount Rainier. Try these mini vacation getaways. They are fun for children and adults.