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The Access Fund Announces a New Program for Youth Climbing Teams
3/06/08 - The Access Fund is pleased to announce the launch of a new program, the boulderProject TeamWorks competition. With the cooperation of team coaches, indoor youth climbing gym teams will host or participate in Access Fund Adopt-a-Crag events all while amassing points. 3/06/08 - Have you ever dreamt of visiting one of the last truly pristine regions on earth to undertake some serious environmental and science research? 2/26/08 - BlueWater Ropes is donating $15.00 from every sale of their new teal color combination 9.7mm 60-meter HERA Lightning Pro rope to the HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation. 2/18/08 - After two days of celebration with a sneak peak Tuesday night, and a morning of jovial and thoughtful competition February 13 on a sunny Pearl St. Mall with world class athletes, local outdoor non-profit leaders and community members, prAna’s Boulder Flagship store is buzzing with visitors. 2/14/08 - The Breast Cancer Fund announces its ninth Climb Against the Odds team of breast cancer survivors and others affected by the disease to scale a mountain for breast cancer prevention. 2/13/08 - La Sportiva has a long history and intimate connection with climbers around the world. This year, La Sportiva’s North American climbing team will include nine new members from all disciplines – from alpine climbers to soloists. 2/13/08 - In the FRONTLINE special presentation Storm Over Everest, airing Tuesday, May 13, 2008, from 9 to 11 P.M. ET on PBS (check local listings), Breashears returns to summit Everest and to reflect on that fateful storm that resulted in the deaths of five climbers on the south side of the mountain. 2/11/08 - The British Schools Exploring Society (BSES Expeditions) is urgently calling for all budding scientists and explorers to apply for a three month expedition to Arctic Svalbard, (Spitzbergen) taking place at the end of March 2008. 2/11/08 - Mountain Madness Inc. today announced new ownership of the adventure guide company following the untimely death of its previous owner Christine Boskoff in 2006. 2/11/08 - Backpacker Magazine’s Summit for Someone, the benefit climb program supporting Big City Mountaineers, announces three celebrity climb options for 2008. 2/06/08 - The Climbing Wall Association, Inc. is pleased to announce that registration for the 2008 Climbing Wall Summit is open to members and the general public. The conference will take place in Boulder, Colorado, May 1-4, 2008. Early-bird Registration Period Through February 15th. 2/04/08 - Author, adventurer and nature photographer James Balog has been selected as the recipient of the 2007 Rowell Award for the Art of Adventure by the Rowell Award Judging Panel. 2/01/08 - The British Schools Exploring Society (BSES Expeditions), the charity organising this unique expedition which involves being an active member of a research team investigating biodiversity, is actively calling for boys to balance team dymanics. 2/01/08 - A news conference to announce the unclimbed mountain in Alaska that will be tackled this summer by a team of professional mountaineers in the inaugural Big Expedition for Cancer Research, a biennial endeavor sponsored by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to raise awareness of cancer research. 1/31/08 - Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages. Bitter cold. Long months of complete darkness. Constant danger. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in case of success. 1/22/08 - Paradox Sports provides opportunities, inspiration and equipment to the disabled community, empowering their pursuit of a life of excellence through human-powered outdoor sports. 1/22/08 - The North Face, the world's premier supplier of authentic, innovative and technically advanced outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear, today announced climbers Emily Harrington and Matt Segal have joined its athlete team. 1/21/08 - Southern California has long had some of the best indoor climbing in the US. With the highest freestanding boulders in the country, foam pit landing zones never before seen in climbing gyms, and unique lounge areas, Thresh | Hold is offering a new type of indoor climbing experience. 1/16/08 - Along with the Case Foundation, Parade Magazine is presenting America's Giving Challenge and awarding $50,000 to the top eight charities whose supporters have attracted the most unique donors to their cause. 1/16/08 - Bozeman, Montana (January 15, 2008) Please join us at the K2 booth for The Hans Saari Memorial Fund (HSMF), www.hansfund.org, a grant-giving organization established to honor the life and achievements of ski-mountaineer Hans Saari, we will celebrate the launch of its Ski Exploration Grant with K2 and Backcountry Magazine at this Winter's Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City. 12/20/07 - UClimb, a series of climbing events sponsored by Mountain Gear and designed to teach all-ages how to rock climb in a comfortable small-group setting with other amateur climbers, has announced its schedule of introductory rock climbing events for 2008. 12/20/07 - Kayland, an Italian manufacturer of high performance mountaineering, backpacking, hiking and multi-sport footwear announces its sponsorship of Chicks with Picks, a women’s ice climbing instruction group that promotes self reliance while helping women in need find safe shelter. 12/11/07 - On December 5 the warehouse in which Alpinist housed its inventory burnt to the ground. The magazine has now launched an appeal to its readers. 12/07/07 - Sanuk Footwear is excited to announce the signing of Chris Sharma to their Outdoor/Climbing Team. Chris joins Sanuk athletes and extremely talented climbers Chris Lindner and Randy Leavitt on the Team. 12/03/07 - Skram Media, publisher of Climbing and Urban Climber magazines, is pleased to announce the addition of another asset to its roster of heavy-hitting lensmen: the gifted photographer Tim Kemple. |
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