Lowari Pass to Chitral Blocked Again

Imran Schah 4 years ago Region: Pakistan

Chitral,N.W.F.P: The only passage to Chitral, a northwestern rugged terrain of Hindukush, is blocked again today.   The Lowari Pass, which had been closed for a couple of days due to snow, was cleared for light traf... more

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Chinese Olympic Torch delayed on Mount Everest

Jonathan Mitchell 5 years ago Region: Nepal

NEPAL, Namche Bazaar - Hampered in their efforts by an early onset of the south Asian Monsoon, the Chinese Olympic Torch is still stuck on the Tibetan side of Mount Everest, delayed by bad weather, according to reports fro... more

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Nepal Bans Trekkers from Everest Base Camp

Jonathan Mitchell 5 years ago Region: Nepal

NEPAL, Namche Bazaar - After banning journalists from reporting on the Chinese Olympic Torch relay to the summit of Mount Everest from the Nepalese side of the border, the Nepalese  authorities have now also banned tr... more

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Las Montanas: Tres Hermanas

Larry Miller 5 years ago Region: United States

Las montañas son como las hermanas – aunque se parecen, todas tienen personalidades distintas.  Después de años de vivir y hacer excursiones en el Noroeste Pacífico y en Hawaii, y l... more

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Part 2: Florida Mountains of SW New Mexico

Larry Miller 5 years ago Region: United States

I’d Made The Summit By Noon But Still Had To Get Back To My Pickup   If trees could talk, I’m sure old junipers could tell many tales.  Some had holes where birds had chosen to raise their young.&... more

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Climbing The Florida Mountains Of Southwest New Mexico

Larry Miller 5 years ago Region: United States

Summitng South Peak From The West Side Made For A Long Day.   The day started as soon as it was light in the east.  I’d gotten the food and water ready the night before and was on the road before sun up.... more

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