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Siberian Shindig
3/02/06 - The show covers Heidi Wirtz and Roxanna Brock’s June 2005 North Face sponsored expedition to the remote Barun Valley of the Sayan Mountains in Siberia, Russia.
Friends of the Inyo host the Buttermilks Restoration Project - Sunday March 12th
2/17/06 - Roxanna Brock, Friends of the Inyo, Eastern Sierra Climbing Coalition, BLM, and USFS will be hosting the second Buttermilks Restoration Project at the Buttermilk Boulders.
Jonathan Thesenga returns as Editor In Chief
2/15/06 - Climbing Magazine is proud to announce the return of Jonathan Thesenga as Editor In Chief.
Mugs Stump Award Winners Announced for 2006
2/07/06 - Mugs Stump Award sponsors, Black Diamond Equipment, Patagonia, Climbing Magazine, Mountain Gear and W.L. Gore, announce the recipients of the 2006 Mugs Stump Award. Created in 1992 in memory of Mugs Stump, one of North America’s most visionary climbers, the award grants money to small teams pursuing climbing objectives that exemplify light, fast and clean alpinism.
2006 Polartec Challenge Winners Announced
12/27/05 - Malden Mills, manufacturer of over 200 styles of Polartec® fabric, announced the winners of the 2006 Polartec® Challenge (PC), an international leader in adventure grants.
Climbing Advocacy Groups Help Stop Sell-Off of Public Lands Climbing Areas
12/14/05 - Thanks to the help of the Access Fund, our affiliates, and members of the Outdoor Alliance, US Congressman Jim Gibbons pulled his mining reform provisions from the Budget Reconciliation Act ( H.R. 4241) last night (Dec 13th).
Nationwide Mountain Climbing Event to Help Fight Cancer
11/21/05 - The Climb For Cancer Foundation announces its first annual nationwide mountain climbing event on June 24, 2006 to raise funds in order to help in the fight against cancer.
Access Fund 2005 Sharp End Awards
11/21/05 - Each year the Access Fund recognizes individuals and businesses that volunteer their efforts and shine above the rest in their commitment and work on behalf of the American climbing community for preserving climbing access and the climbing environment.
Great Falls Plan: Time to Comment
12/8/05 - Public comments on the draft General Management Plan (GMP) for Great Falls Park, Virginia close December 15, 2005. This plan, once finalized and published, will guide the management direction of Great Falls Park for the next 10-15 years.
Buttermilk Restoration Project
11/17/05 - Come one, come all! The Eastern Sierra Climbing Coalition, Inyo National Forest Service, The Access Fund and Friends of the Inyo are hosting the much needed first Annual Buttermilk trail work day on Saturday, November 19, 2005.
Lou Dawson inducted into Colorado's Ski Hall of Fame
10/19/05 - Former pioneer Aspen rock climber and legendary backcountry skier Lou Dawson of Carbondale, Colorado, will be inducted into the Colorado Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame.
Omega Pacific Notice of Voluntary Recall
9/23/05 - Airway Heights, WA – In cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commision (CPSC), Omega Pacific is voluntary recalling a small percentage of Five-O Screwgate locking carabiners built between November and December of 2004.
Alex Lowe Peak Approved
9/27/05 - Montana is still a pristine wilderness with many remote areas chalked full of unnamed peaks. On September 12, one of those peaks was named after Alex Lowe.
Access Fund Survey
9/9/05 - Please take a few minutes to help the Access Fund keep climbing areas open and conserve the climbing environment by providing your valuable feedback in our 2005 Online Survey. http://accessfund.org/survey/
Grassroots Advocacy Group Formed to Represent Climbers' Interests at Indian Creek, UT
9/9/05 - The Friends of Indian Creek recently organized as a volunteer climbing advocacy group that seeks to preserve the unique and undeveloped character of Indian Creek while also providing necessary funding and other resources for stewardship projects and outreach efforts to ensure the conservation of the valued and world-class recreational, natural and cultural resources found at Indian Creek.
The Access Fund's Sixth Annual Adopt-a-Crag Kicks Off
9/7/05 - The Access Fund is proud to announce that the sixth annual Adopt-a-Crag kicks off during the month of September in more than 85 locations around the country.
3 Peaks 3 Weeks Challenge
9/7/05 - In January 2007, twelve women from around the globe will unite to become the first all female climbing party
to summit three of Africa's highest peaks in less than 3 weeks. The project will run over the next two years in order to raise funds for three East African non-profit organizations dedicated to HIV/AIDS, education and the environment.
Access Fund Climbing Preservation Grants
8/25/05 - The Access Fund has awarded $25,757 in its second round of grant funding for 2005 bringing total for the year to $68,757 across 15 grants.
Polartec® Challenge
8/25/05 - We support diverse, self-propelled expeditions and journeys to remote locations. Applications are evaluated, winners selected and the amount of the award are determined by the Polartec® Challenge Advisory Board.
Adopt-a-Crag Challenge 2005- Nearly half way there
8/05/05 - From Alaska to Georgia, Maine to California, Adopt-a-Crag is sweeping the country on course to be the biggest ever.
Friends of Joshua Tree to Host the 9th Annual Climb Smart Gathering
7/28/05 - Friends of Joshua Tree will host the 9th annual Climb Smart gathering presented by Patagonia and Black Diamond at Indian Cove group campgrounds from September 30 through October 2, 2005. This is the largest gathering of Southern Californias climbing community, featuring intensive clinics, gear raffles, food and top notch entertainment over the weekend.
Avalanche Jam Fundraiser Ready to Rock Golden
7/13/05 - The fourth annual Avalanche Jam, hosted by Backcountry Access (BCA), will take place from 5 to 10 pm on Friday, Sept. 16 outside the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, Colorado.
Tommy and Beth Headline Fundraiser in Carbondale
7/11/05 - On May 7th, Glenwood Springs resident Kurt Birkenmeier suffered serious head injuries in a climbing accident at Red Rocks. In the fall, Kurt fractured his skull, lost his hearing in one ear, and lost his senses of taste and smell. On Friday, July 15 the CRMS barn will host a slideshow by Tommy Caldwell and Beth Rodden. A silent auction and gear raffle will accompany the show to raise money to help Kurt cover the enormous medical costs.
Access Fund Urges Action at Oak Flat
7/01/05 - Boulder, CO, June 22, 2005 - On May 25, 2005, Arizona’s Senator Kyl and Congressman Renzi introduced identical land exchange bills into Congress. According to the Access Fund this moves Resolution Copper Company (RCC) one step closer to destroying the publicly-owned Oak Flat area East of Phoenix.
International Group to Promote Climbers' Contributions
5/13/05 - The mainstream press is always reporting tragedies on mountains around the world and even showing them on six-story IMAX screens. What's never reported is the untold acts of caring and unselfish service happening everyday in countries that host our explorations. The Mountain Fund is out to change the public perception about climbers.
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