Articles related to "Mountaineering"
HIMALAYAN MOUNTAINEERING INSTITUTE - DARJEELING
About Himalayan Mountaineering Institute - Darjeeling
hmi • himalayan mountaineering institute • darjeeling • india • indian himalaya
About Himalayan Mountaineering Institute - Darjeeling
hmi • himalayan mountaineering institute • darjeeling • india • indian himalaya
What Is: Mountaineering?
A brief definition of mountaineering
mountaineering • adventure racing • expediiton racing • hiking • mountain climbing
A brief definition of mountaineering
mountaineering • adventure racing • expediiton racing • hiking • mountain climbing
EARLY EXPLORATIONS AND MOUNTAINEERING IN INDIAN HIMALAYAS
Early explorations in the Indian Himalayas
everest • sikkim • darjeeling • kabru • paunhari
Early explorations in the Indian Himalayas
everest • sikkim • darjeeling • kabru • paunhari
What is Adventure Racing?
A brief definition of Adventure Racing
adventure racing • expedition racing • extreme sports • hiking • mountaineering
A brief definition of Adventure Racing
adventure racing • expedition racing • extreme sports • hiking • mountaineering
What is: Crampons?
A brief definition of the word crampons
crampons • ice climbing • mountaineering • hiking tools • extreme soirts terminology
A brief definition of the word crampons
crampons • ice climbing • mountaineering • hiking tools • extreme soirts terminology
A Woman's Place
A review of Annapurna: A Woman's Place, by Arelene Blum. This book contains personal accounts and reflections on the 1978 women's expedition to Annapurna.
mountaineering • book reviews • women's expeditions • climbing
A review of Annapurna: A Woman's Place, by Arelene Blum. This book contains personal accounts and reflections on the 1978 women's expedition to Annapurna.
mountaineering • book reviews • women's expeditions • climbing
An August to Remember
The author hits two of three planned peaks, and learns the perils of hiking without the right gear -- even in the height of summer -- in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
mountaineering • hiking • backpacking • white mountains • new hampshire
The author hits two of three planned peaks, and learns the perils of hiking without the right gear -- even in the height of summer -- in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
mountaineering • hiking • backpacking • white mountains • new hampshire
An Electrifying Hike on The Rock Pile
The author begins her quest to tackle all 48 4,000 footers in New Hampshire's White Mountains at the top: Mt. Washington, the highest peak in the Northeastern United States at 6,288 feet.
mountaineering • backpacking • hiking • new hampshire • white mountains
The author begins her quest to tackle all 48 4,000 footers in New Hampshire's White Mountains at the top: Mt. Washington, the highest peak in the Northeastern United States at 6,288 feet.
mountaineering • backpacking • hiking • new hampshire • white mountains
Dressing for Success or ... Dressed to Kill (Take Your Pick)
Winter's here! Time to brush up on life-saving tips.
mountaineering • backpacking • hiking • camping • white mountains
Winter's here! Time to brush up on life-saving tips.
mountaineering • backpacking • hiking • camping • white mountains
Each, At Our Own Pace
The author does a two-day hike with two pals, hitting Mts. Garfield and Galehead and overnighting at the Garfield campsite.
mountaineering • backpacking • hiking • camping • white mountains
The author does a two-day hike with two pals, hitting Mts. Garfield and Galehead and overnighting at the Garfield campsite.
mountaineering • backpacking • hiking • camping • white mountains
Finding Yourself Lost
An attempt at hitting the two Kinsmans ends up with the author hopelessly lost -- but having immense fun traipsing around the Lonesome Lake region of the White Mountains
mountaineering • hiking • backpacking • white mountains • new hampshire
An attempt at hitting the two Kinsmans ends up with the author hopelessly lost -- but having immense fun traipsing around the Lonesome Lake region of the White Mountains
mountaineering • hiking • backpacking • white mountains • new hampshire
Going Solo ... With Others
The author tries a new tactic at hiking with others -- each hiking at their own pace, yet together as a safety net.
mountaineering • hiking • backpacking • camping • white mountains
The author tries a new tactic at hiking with others -- each hiking at their own pace, yet together as a safety net.
mountaineering • hiking • backpacking • camping • white mountains
GREAT NEWS ! INDIAN HIMALAYAS OPEN UP FURTHER !
INDIAN HIMALAYAS OPEN UP NEW AREAS
indian mountaineering foundation
INDIAN HIMALAYAS OPEN UP NEW AREAS
indian mountaineering foundation
Hiking Solo Again -- By Choice
The author tests herself physically and mentally by hiking solo up the "Twins," then confronting the threat of thunder and lightning in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
mountaineering • camping • hiking • backpacking • white mountains
The author tests herself physically and mentally by hiking solo up the "Twins," then confronting the threat of thunder and lightning in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
mountaineering • camping • hiking • backpacking • white mountains
I Like Ike
The author hits Mt. Eisenhower in the Southern Presidential Range
mountaineering • backpacking • hiking • white mountains • new hampshire
The author hits Mt. Eisenhower in the Southern Presidential Range
mountaineering • backpacking • hiking • white mountains • new hampshire
Magical Moosilauke
The Winter of 2000-2001 offered spectacular, mind-boggling scenery in the White Mountains. Moosilauke was no exception.
mountaineering • climbing • backpacking • hiking • white mountains
The Winter of 2000-2001 offered spectacular, mind-boggling scenery in the White Mountains. Moosilauke was no exception.
mountaineering • climbing • backpacking • hiking • white mountains
Mt. Monadnock: A tourist destination
A trip to Mt. Monadnock, one of the most popular mountains in the world -- and right in New Hampshire's backyard!
new hampshire • hiking • camping • backpacking • mountaineering
A trip to Mt. Monadnock, one of the most popular mountains in the world -- and right in New Hampshire's backyard!
new hampshire • hiking • camping • backpacking • mountaineering
Mt. Rainier Climb - Part II - Carolyn Power Tells All
Part II of the Carolyn Power interview
mt rainier • climb • wa • mountain climb • suite101.com
Part II of the Carolyn Power interview
mt rainier • climb • wa • mountain climb • suite101.com
Passing out on Passaconaway
Tackling hypothermia on the way to Mt. Passaconaway
mountaineering • snowshoeing • backpacking • hiking • white mountains
Tackling hypothermia on the way to Mt. Passaconaway
mountaineering • snowshoeing • backpacking • hiking • white mountains
SIKKIM - THE MOST COMPLETE MOUNTAIN REGION
Sikkim - its geography for travelers
sikkim • kangchenjunga • climbing trekking • indian himalayas • mountaineering
Sikkim - its geography for travelers
sikkim • kangchenjunga • climbing trekking • indian himalayas • mountaineering
SIKKIM - WHEN CLIMBERS TREK AND TREKKERS CLIMB
What makes Sikkim special
sikkim • kangchenjunga • climbing • trekking • mountain climbing
What makes Sikkim special
sikkim • kangchenjunga • climbing • trekking • mountain climbing
THE DHAULADHAR RANGE
About the Dhauladhar Range
dhaladhar • mccleodganj • himachal pradesh • trekking • mountaineering
About the Dhauladhar Range
dhaladhar • mccleodganj • himachal pradesh • trekking • mountaineering
The Pull of the Mountains
Lisa Marie Pane takes off on her quest to hit all 48 4,000 footers in New Hampshire's White Mountains.
white mountains • backpacking • mountaineering • new hampshire
Lisa Marie Pane takes off on her quest to hit all 48 4,000 footers in New Hampshire's White Mountains.
white mountains • backpacking • mountaineering • new hampshire
Tram Shram
The author defies "valley logic" and hikes up a mountain she could've reached by taking a tram.
mountaineering • climbing • backpacking • hiking • white mountains
The author defies "valley logic" and hikes up a mountain she could've reached by taking a tram.
mountaineering • climbing • backpacking • hiking • white mountains
Ultralight Backpacking
This is a no-brainer: carry less and travel faster. You'll enjoy the trail a whole lot more if you take less along - and you don't have to suffer. How to downsize your pack and maximize your backpacking joy units!
superlight backpacking • hiking • golite • fastpacking • western mountaineering
This is a no-brainer: carry less and travel faster. You'll enjoy the trail a whole lot more if you take less along - and you don't have to suffer. How to downsize your pack and maximize your backpacking joy units!
superlight backpacking • hiking • golite • fastpacking • western mountaineering
Ultralight Gear Reviews
Gear reviews of the latest and hottest ultra-light backpacking gear: do they hold up to rugged conditions or is ultra-light just another word for ultra-flimsy?
backpacking • hiking • trails • camping • gear reviews
Gear reviews of the latest and hottest ultra-light backpacking gear: do they hold up to rugged conditions or is ultra-light just another word for ultra-flimsy?
backpacking • hiking • trails • camping • gear reviews
Extreme Mountain Climbing Oregon
Explore Oregon's Cascade Mountains by organizing a one-day mountain climbing adventure to Three Fingered Jack or Mt. Washington.
mountain climbing oregon • rock climbing • one-day mountain climbing • basic mountaineering • oregon mountaineering association
Explore Oregon's Cascade Mountains by organizing a one-day mountain climbing adventure to Three Fingered Jack or Mt. Washington.
mountain climbing oregon • rock climbing • one-day mountain climbing • basic mountaineering • oregon mountaineering association
Ice Climbing in New Zealand
An absolute beginner can become an ice climber in just one day on the spectacular glaciers of the South Island.
hiking in new zealand • ice climbing fox glacier • franz josef glacier • mountaineering instruction new zealand • alpine adventures south island
An absolute beginner can become an ice climber in just one day on the spectacular glaciers of the South Island.
hiking in new zealand • ice climbing fox glacier • franz josef glacier • mountaineering instruction new zealand • alpine adventures south island
Uses for Old Water Bottles
Tips for reusing an old bottle instead of throwing it away.
reusing polycarbonate plastic water bottles • bisphane-a • bpa • alternatives to bottles with bpa • bpa alternatives
Tips for reusing an old bottle instead of throwing it away.
reusing polycarbonate plastic water bottles • bisphane-a • bpa • alternatives to bottles with bpa • bpa alternatives
Extreme Sports Terminology
The comprehensive glossary for extreme sports terminology. A "what is" section of the Extreme Sport topic - continually updated for your easy reference.
extreme sports terminology • extreme sports glossary • adventure racing • action sports • bmx
The comprehensive glossary for extreme sports terminology. A "what is" section of the Extreme Sport topic - continually updated for your easy reference.
extreme sports terminology • extreme sports glossary • adventure racing • action sports • bmx
Glacier Trekking in Juneau, Alaska
Juneau offers the wilderness at its doorstep and glaciers are no exception. There are several glaciers easily accessible from Alaska's capital.
glacier trekking • southeast alaska • juneau • glacier guide • mendenhall glacier
Juneau offers the wilderness at its doorstep and glaciers are no exception. There are several glaciers easily accessible from Alaska's capital.
glacier trekking • southeast alaska • juneau • glacier guide • mendenhall glacier
New Zealand's Long Pathway
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.
new zealand hiking trails • aotearoa/new zealand natural heritage • clean green new zealand • new zealand history • endurance walking
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.
new zealand hiking trails • aotearoa/new zealand natural heritage • clean green new zealand • new zealand history • endurance walking
What Is: Expedition Race?
A brief definition of expedition races
expedition race • adventure race • primal quest • eco-challenge • extreme sports
A brief definition of expedition races
expedition race • adventure race • primal quest • eco-challenge • extreme sports
A Liberating Hike
The author reaches her third and fourth peaks in the White Mountains -- and survives an overnight tenting trip of "sleep-singing."
mountaineering • hiking • backpacking • camping • white mountains
The author reaches her third and fourth peaks in the White Mountains -- and survives an overnight tenting trip of "sleep-singing."
mountaineering • hiking • backpacking • camping • white mountains
A marquee event: a hike to Mt. Lafayette
A hike to Mt. Lafayette restores the author's desire to hike New Hampshire's 4,000 footers.
white mountains • new hampshire • backpacking • hiking • climbing
A hike to Mt. Lafayette restores the author's desire to hike New Hampshire's 4,000 footers.
white mountains • new hampshire • backpacking • hiking • climbing
About-face on Whiteface
The author returns to the mountains after a scary "header," and rediscovers the joy the hills have to offer.
white mountains • backpacking • camping • hiking • climbing
The author returns to the mountains after a scary "header," and rediscovers the joy the hills have to offer.
white mountains • backpacking • camping • hiking • climbing
All Hail to Hale!
The author hikes up Mt. Hale in the Crawford Notch area of the White Mountains, spotting snow at the peak of foliage season.
mountaineering • climbing • backpacking • hiking • camping
The author hikes up Mt. Hale in the Crawford Notch area of the White Mountains, spotting snow at the peak of foliage season.
mountaineering • climbing • backpacking • hiking • camping
Back at the Scene of the Crime
The author returns to Mt. Jackson, a peak she struggled to hike and failed to summit during her first excursion in the White Mountains.
mountaineering • climbing • hiking • backpacking • appalachian trail
The author returns to Mt. Jackson, a peak she struggled to hike and failed to summit during her first excursion in the White Mountains.
mountaineering • climbing • hiking • backpacking • appalachian trail
Beginnings and Ends
A trip up to the Hancocks puts the author over the halfway mark,while a man on the same trail takes his last breaths.
mountaineering • backpacking • climbing • hiking • white mountains
A trip up to the Hancocks puts the author over the halfway mark,while a man on the same trail takes his last breaths.
mountaineering • backpacking • climbing • hiking • white mountains
Caring Friends on Carrigain
The author and a friend take off for Carrigain, a mountain known for its fabulous views of the White Mountains, only to find conversation and clouds and questions.
backpacking • mountaineering • climbing • hiking • white mountains
The author and a friend take off for Carrigain, a mountain known for its fabulous views of the White Mountains, only to find conversation and clouds and questions.
backpacking • mountaineering • climbing • hiking • white mountains
Cinco (or is that Sink-o) de Mayo?
Sinking in the remnants of snow as we tackle Mt. Isolation, one of the most remote of the 4,000-footers.
backpacking • hiking • camping • mountaineering • new hampshire
Sinking in the remnants of snow as we tackle Mt. Isolation, one of the most remote of the 4,000-footers.
backpacking • hiking • camping • mountaineering • new hampshire
Eight Women to Climb Mt. Rainier to Help Fight Breast Cancer
Eight women, some who thought they would never climb a mountain, are climbing Mt. Rainier to earn funds for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle.
mt. rainier • mountain • climbing • breast cancer • fred hutchinson cancer research center
Eight women, some who thought they would never climb a mountain, are climbing Mt. Rainier to earn funds for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle.
mt. rainier • mountain • climbing • breast cancer • fred hutchinson cancer research center
Expert Mountaineer
According to the Colorado Mountain Club, when travelling in the backcountry "the most important thing to take on a mountain adventure is your brain — good decision-making skills, the ability to adapt to changing, even life-threatening, situations, and to make the most of the equipment and resources that you have with you." Sometimes it takes a few mistakes to reach that ideal.
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According to the Colorado Mountain Club, when travelling in the backcountry "the most important thing to take on a mountain adventure is your brain — good decision-making skills, the ability to adapt to changing, even life-threatening, situations, and to make the most of the equipment and resources that you have with you." Sometimes it takes a few mistakes to reach that ideal.
mountaineering wilderness colorado mountain club s
Finding Compatible Hiking Partners
Tips on how to find suitable hiking partners for your mountain pursuits
backpacking • hiking • camping • white mountains • new hampshire
Tips on how to find suitable hiking partners for your mountain pursuits
backpacking • hiking • camping • white mountains • new hampshire
I'm Just Mad About Madison
The author reaches her second peak on the list of 48 4,000 footers in New Hampshire - Mt. Madison -- and learns a bit about endurance, clouds and those nasty black flies.
mountaineering • climbing • hiking • backpacking • new hampshire
The author reaches her second peak on the list of 48 4,000 footers in New Hampshire - Mt. Madison -- and learns a bit about endurance, clouds and those nasty black flies.
mountaineering • climbing • hiking • backpacking • new hampshire
Let us never forget ...
The second annual Flags on the 48 event to mark the 9-11 terrorist attacks.
mountaineering • backpacking • camping • hiking • sept. 11 attacks
The second annual Flags on the 48 event to mark the 9-11 terrorist attacks.
mountaineering • backpacking • camping • hiking • sept. 11 attacks
Muggy and Buggy
Ignoring common sense, the author survives a hot, humid and hazy trip up Mt. Osceola and East Osceola, forgoing water at a critical juncture.
mountaineering • hiking • backpacking • camping • white mountains
Ignoring common sense, the author survives a hot, humid and hazy trip up Mt. Osceola and East Osceola, forgoing water at a critical juncture.
mountaineering • hiking • backpacking • camping • white mountains
Patriotic Hikes
Dealing with the terrorist attacks in our own way: in the mountains of New Hampshire and the mountains of debris in New York.
mountaineering • climbing • hiking • backpacking • terrorist attacks
Dealing with the terrorist attacks in our own way: in the mountains of New Hampshire and the mountains of debris in New York.
mountaineering • climbing • hiking • backpacking • terrorist attacks
Piercing the Cold Weather
The author ventures back into the mountains for her first winter hike of 2003.
hiking • backpacking • snowshoeing • new hampshire • white mountains
The author ventures back into the mountains for her first winter hike of 2003.
hiking • backpacking • snowshoeing • new hampshire • white mountains
Tackling Tecumseh
A solo trip up the smallest of the 4,000 footers: Mt. Tecumseh
backpacking • mountaineering • hiking • winter • new hampshire
A solo trip up the smallest of the 4,000 footers: Mt. Tecumseh
backpacking • mountaineering • hiking • winter • new hampshire