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SLO Op Bouldering Gym
6/30/09 - After raising over $55,000 from a grassroots collection of broke college students and pillars of the San Luis Obispo community, SLO-Op Climbing (the country’s first non-profit bouldering gym) is breaking ground this week at 289 Prado Road. 6/30/09 - 15 Young Explorers, aged between 18-23 years old, and 7 Leaders returned on 16th June 2009 after spending 10 weeks pushing themselves to their physical and mental limits on expedition in Arctic Svalbard. 6/30/09 - The HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation (Health, Empowerment, Research, Awareness), a non-profit foundation that raises funding for ovarian cancer research and awareness initiatives, announces Samantha Lockwood, 35, of Philadelphia and James Nice, 41, of Los Angeles as new board members. 6/23/09 - Julbo, setting the industry standard in lens technology and protective eyewear since the company’s inception over 120 years ago, will be providing leading-edge mountaineering sunglasses for blind climbers from Foundation for Blind Children (FBC) for their Mt. Kilimanjaro expedition set to depart June 20. 6/23/09 - The Collie Mackenzie Sculpture Group is a charity which was formed in 2004 and their aim is to celebrate the huge contribution made to the early history of climbing in Skye by Sconser man John Mackenzie, and his internationally renowned climbing companion, Professor Norman Collie. 6/23/09 - The UIAA Medical Commission says better education is urgently required to prevent the deaths of pilgrims going to high altitudes in the Himalayas. 6/22/09 - Green light was given yesterday for a truly extraordinary convention on mountain sports: the International Mountain Summit. 6/18/09 - After four years of cooperative efforts, the Mosquito Range Heritage Initiative (MRHI), Colorado Mountain Club, Colorado Fourteeners Initiative, private land owners, Town of Alma and the U.S. Forest Service-South Park District announce a conditional June 1 opening of the “14er” trail from Kite Lake to Mounts Lincoln and Democrat. 6/11/09 - Were looking for a charismatic & dynamic individual who has wants to continue to provide some of our same fantastic program offerings while bringing some fresh ideas and energy to the Boulder climbing community. 6/08/09 - Mountain Khakis, a premier outdoor-lifestyle apparel brand “Built for the Mountain Life”, introduces its new Snake River Collection for Spring 2010 delivery. 6/08/09 - Families looking for an affordable yet comfortable getaway in Utah can now reserve accommodations at the Lodge at Stillwater through www.PerfectFamilyVacation.com. 6/08/09 - A new family travel website, PerfectFamilyVacation.com, launched on the worldwide web today. 6/08/09 - On June 13, HERA will honor the memory of Sean Patrick, the brain trust and creative force behind the HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation, who passed away in January 2009 due to complications related to ovarian cancer. 6/05/09 - American climbers Alex Honnold and Chris Weidner will represent the AAC at a three-week climbing festival in Ergaki National Park, in the western Sayan Mountains of southern Russia, in the Krasnoyarsk region. 6/05/09 - Sanuk, inventors of the smile, climb to the top of a large hill and announce the You’re Most Humorous to Us, You Win photo captions contest. 6/05/09 - Mountain Khakis, a premier outdoor-lifestyle apparel brand “Built for the Mountain Life”, shifts key employee Jen Taylor into PR ‘Pole Position’ for brand. 5/28/09 - Manage and deliver world class routes for all users in one of the world’s finest facilities. Provide routes for all of the climbing school's needs, be a leader in the gym and climbing industry, and be accessible for members and setters to look to for inspiration and guidance. 5/28/09 - The American Alpine Club experienced a 32% increase in applications for its fiscal 2009 grants program, and responded by awarding 11% more funding to climbers than in fiscal 2008. 5/26/09 - To launch its new energy drink—Xtreme Xenergy—XYIENCE, the official energy drink of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) announces a partnership with Skram Media, publisher of Urban Climber, Climbing Magazine, and Mountain Gazette. 5/26/09 - The peregrine falcon, once a federally listed endangered species, has made a comeback! 5/26/09 - By inspiring young people through the vast network of the more than 40,000 miles of National Trails, the Continental Divide Trail Alliance, the Partnership for the National Trails System and the Interagency Council on Trails will elevate the voice of youth and create a new generation of conservation leaders and public lands stewards. 5/26/09 - Opening words by CEO Will Manzur expressed that this opening in the heart of one of the largest urban communities of the world is a step to reaching the ever-growing urban outdoor Enthusiast. 5/21/09 - In an era when wired, indoor lifestyles threaten to consume natural outside inclinations, Merrell and the National Park Foundation (NPF) have partnered to get more people living active and outdoor lives. 5/20/09 - Applicants must be self motivated, organized and personable communicators who are familiar with the interests of the climbing community. 5/18/09 - GoLite announced today the promotion of three key team members to reinforce the company’s ability to aggressively expand worldwide product distribution. |
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