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Pars Japonica: The First Dutch Expedition to Reach the Shores of…
tour chinese | October 8th 2008 by zc
Pars Japonica: The First Dutch Expedition to Reach the Shores of Japan . . . Brought by the English Pilot Will Adams, Hero of Shogun: William de Lange Editorial Reviews The Mariner’s Mirror, Volume 93 (2007) no.4 This is an extremely we read more
Wigwam Expedition Sock
Clever to choose your product | October 8th 2008 by Supalert Lertvoralit
Wigwam Expedition Sock Over one-hundred years ago, in 1905, Herbert Chesebro and the Hand Knit Hosiery Company were busy manufacturing socks for the lumberjacks. The lumberjacks needed durable heavy wool socks due to their rugged labor. Later, the co read more
Kinga Baranowska summit Manaslu. Kinga Baranowska pierwszÄ… PolkÄ…
1. Himalman’s Weblog | October 7th 2008 by cezarki
Kinga Baranowska the first Polish woman climber to reach the Summit of Manaslu. Manaslu Piotr Pustelnik received an SMS late Sunday stating that Kinga Baranowska and Edurne Pasaban bagged Manaslu. “All members returned to BC the same day, good job read more
Himalaya 2008 climbing season, Karakoram and Himalaya wrap-up /15…
1. Himalman’s Weblog | October 6th 2008 by cezarki
Two great explorers - an 8, 8000er summiteer and one of the very first “Three Poles” adventurers - were lost in an avalanche last week. Cho Oyu sported the first (somewhat sad) summits of the season on the 2nd year anniversary of the now read more
Playing around with a new design
Michael Storer Wooden Boat Plans | October 4th 2008 by Michael Storer
It is a long weekend here and I have finally commited some time to developing up a boat that builds on the lessons from the PDRacer.We have seen three PDRacers sail 200 miles along the Texas coast fover an 5 day period and this prompted the discussio read more
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008. Falklands.
On Kayaks | October 1st 2008 by Ignacio Wenley Palacios
On spring of 2009, Marcus Demuth who is now working as kayaking guide and instructor for the Manhattan Kayak Company, will attempt to circumnavigate the Falkland Islands. They archipelago consist of two main islands, East Falkland and West Falkland, read more
Himalaya 2008 climbing season, Karakoram and Himalaya wrap-up /14…
1. Himalman’s Weblog | September 29th 2008 by cezarki
An overdue monsoon is affecting Nepal Himalaya action while in Pakistan, the Marriott bombing offered one last complication for the Dream Free Trango team. There was a story about survival and an interview with a polar legend. Yet biggest news at ExW read more
Kinga Baranowska - Manaslu 2008. Exatel Alpinus Expedition - Man…
1. Himalman’s Weblog | September 28th 2008 by cezarki
Kinga wyrusza by zdobyć swój piąty ośmiotysięcznik. 1 września 2008 r. Kinga Baranowska wyruszyła na podbój ośmiotysięcznika Manaslu (8156 m n.p.m.) położonego w Himalajach Nepalu. Kinga będzie członkiem międzynarodowej wyprawy, a jeś read more
I suppose I should start to get fit
Ski with me to the Last Degree | September 27th 2008 by Lisa
I started back at the gym on Friday night. I have been a member of the gym for years and go through phases like the rest to the world, of going and not going. Meanwhile the credit card gets debited every week even if I go or not. For the past few yea read more
Mountain Hardwear Wants To Fund Your Expedition!
1. Himalman’s Weblog | September 27th 2008 by cezarki
I saw this short but sweet post over on the Hardwear Sessions Blog today. Seems that gear manufacturer Mountain Hardwear is looking for worthy expeditions to fund. Here’s the full post: Mountain Hardwear sponsors a wide range of expeditions. I read more
The Vienna Vertical Reports on tripwolf the First-Ever Climb of t…
Travel Blissful | September 25th 2008 by Erica Johansson
The Vienna Verticals, Harry GrĂĽn, Klaus Bonazza and Jakob Karner, will in the coming weeks climb the 20,570 feet high Hunza Peak, in the Karakoram region of Pakistan. As the first athletes to ever attempt to reach the peak... read more
Xtreme Everest Team Looking For Volunteers.
1. Himalman’s Weblog | September 25th 2008 by cezarki
The Caudwell Xtreme Everest Team is looking for 112 volunteers to trek to Everest Base Camp next spring as part of a research program designed to test their reaction to altitude as they make the trek from Lukla to Everest BC. Volunteers will first ha read more
2008 Ford Expedition Appears in “The Dark Knight”
Fuel Efficient Autos | September 24th 2008 by AC Jones
Has “The Dark Knight” broken the record for the highest-grossing film for all-time yet? If not, I know it’s in the top two. And the 2008 Ford Expedition had a piece of it. The next time you watch “The Dark Knight” (and y read more
Himalaya 2008 climbing season, Karakoram and Himalaya wrap-up /13…
1. Himalman’s Weblog | September 22nd 2008 by cezarki
Where there is a will there is a way. Mountaineers and outfitters who got the Chinese boot have rerouted to peaks such as Manaslu where action is mounting already. In other news: Swedish Viking skier Fredrik Eriksson has revealed bold plans and sever read more
The Last Step: The American Ascent of K2: Rick Ridgeway
tour chinese | September 19th 2008 by zc
The Last Step: The American Ascent of K2: Rick Ridgeway Editorial Reviews Adventure Travel “The Last Step goes paces beyond the usual mountaineering expedition story.” Publisher’s Weekly “The final approach ha read more
IRONMAN iControl Watch - Unisex by Timex
Online Shopping Centers Malls | September 18th 2008 by Lee, Keanwoo
The iControl™ watch transmits signals seamlessly to your iPod so you can control your music in a heartbeat. Designed to work with your body and coordinate with your iPod, the iControl watch is sleek and comfortable to wear - with all the features read more
Zakopane - 4th Mountain Film Festival, Film Contest Results . 4 S…
1. Himalman’s Weblog | September 16th 2008 by cezarki
Film & Foto Competition 4th Mountain Film Festival. Zakopane Mountain Film Festival Association announces the following competitions: The Fourth International Mountain Film Competition and The Second International Mountain Photography Competition read more
Himalaya 2008 climbing season, Karakoram and Himalaya wrap-up /12…
1. Himalman’s Weblog | September 15th 2008 by cezarki
Yes it’s that time of the year again! The brand new 2008 Everest and Himalaya fall list of expeditions is up - and so are the Antarctica and Arctic expeditions! So far all going for the South Pole are starting from the coast and skiing without read more
Photos: NASA’s top 10 views of Earth
Webatlantis | September 12th 2008 by TheVoyager
An eruption of Cleveland Volcano in the Aleutian Islands, Alaska, which lasted only hours, was captured by an Expedition 13 crew member in 2006. To celebrate the beauty of our planet on Earth Day, NASA released its 10 favorite photos taken by astrona read more
Himalaya 2008 climbing season, Karakoram and Himalaya Update: Tea…
1. Himalman’s Weblog | September 12th 2008 by cezarki
The Fall season is gearing up nicely, with climbers returning to the Himalaya and already making their way to their peak of choice. ExWeb has some good information on the emerging Fall Season, with the news that the Chinese have begun issuing a very read more
Zakopane - 4th Mountain Film Festival. 4 Spotkania z Filmem GĂłrs…
1. Himalman’s Weblog | September 11th 2008 by cezarki
Film & Foto Competition 4th Mountain Film Festival. Zakopane Mountain Film Festival Association announces the following competitions: The Fourth International Mountain Film Competition and The Second International Mountain Photography Competition read more
Trawers GasherbrumĂłw od I do III - specjalna relacja Piotra Mora…
1. Himalman’s Weblog | September 9th 2008 by cezarki
Zamknięci na grani Piotr Morawski (Alpinus Expedition Team) Znowu na Baltoro Nie minęły trzy tygodnie od powrotu z Annapurny i już siedziałem w samolocie zmierzającym do Islamabadu. Zupełnie, jakby czas stanął. Rok temu, dwa lata temu. Tym read more
Himalaya 2008 climbing season, Karakoram and Himalaya wrap-up /11…
1. Himalman’s Weblog | September 8th 2008 by cezarki
Even in our world, it’s not often we get invited to four memorials for young friends within only a few months. It gets to you. But then the climbs go on: for we were born explorers and that’s what we must do. Mixing with debriefs, announc read more
Inspirational story with Craig Hamilton
Ski with me to the Last Degree | September 5th 2008 by Lisa
You are invited to hear an inspirational story by Craig Hamilton. Craig is now a much sought after speaker Australia wide on mental health issues, lifestyle and work-life balance. He continues to work as a broadcaster with ABC Radio and is a familiar read more
Aging Expedition
Postcards from the Funny Farm | September 4th 2008 by Damien Riley
Today’s concept: “Why we fear aging.” I suppose a better title would be “Why DO we fear aging” but I really don’t know. In many ways, aging is a thrill. I had a kid tell me today he found a synonym for R read more
Himalaya 2008 climbing season, Karakoram and Himalaya wrap-up /10…
Himalayan Adventure | September 4th 2008 by Himalayan Adventure
Due to Labor Day weekend, here goes a Tuesday edition wrap-up of the past week. Muztagh Tower: Nangpa La hero Pavle Kozjek in fatal fall Slovenian Gregor Kresal was evacuated from MT BC on August 19th. On August 26, news arrived that Dejan Miskovic w read more
Kelly Slater Filming Teahupoo In 3D
The Galley Boys | September 3rd 2008 by The Galley Boys
In case you haven’t heard, in addition to gunning for a ninth world title, Kelly Slater is making a 3D film for IMAX Theaters. The premise of the film, which focuses on exploring ocean waves, takes a scientist and Slater around the world doi read more
Himalaya 2008 climbing season, Karakoram and Himalaya wrap-up /10…
1. Himalman’s Weblog | September 3rd 2008 by cezarki
Due to Labor Day weekend, here goes a Tuesday edition wrap-up of the past week. Muztagh Tower: Nangpa La hero Pavle Kozjek in fatal fall Slovenian Gregor Kresal was evacuated from MT BC on August 19th. On August 26, news arrived that Dejan Miskovic w read more
…It’s Tuner Tuesday: Lotus Concept Ice Vehicle?
Didn't You Hear | September 2nd 2008 by Cory OBrien
The Moon-Regan Trans Antarctic Expedition plans to cross the icy continent using state-of-the-art bio-fuelled vehicles and cutting-edge communications equipment to raise awareness of how Antarctica’s fate affects the whole environment. One of those read more
Climber Lost On Muztagh Tower in the Karakorum. Another tragedy i…
1. Himalman’s Weblog | August 29th 2008 by cezarki
More bad news from the world of mountaineering today, as The Alpinist is reporting that Slovenia Climber Pavle Kozjek is missing on Muztagh Tower in a remote region of the Karakorum in Pakistan. Kozjek went to the Tower, along with Dejan Miskovic an read more
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