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As It Happens from renan ozturk on Vimeo. At TED, the spirit of adventure runs deep. An explorer’s tale can move us, enrich our knowledge and awaken the wanderer within.Through pictures and words, we accompany Ben Saunders on his incredible journey to the North Pole — on skis, alone. Planetary scientist Carolyn Porco takes us along the spacecraft Cassini‘s voyage to Saturn and its mysterious moons. And adventurer Bill Stone talks about his exploration of the deepest caverns on Earth — and how his experiences there will help his mission to discover life in the outer reaches of the solar system. To Boldly Go … | Video [ continue reading To Boldly Go … | Video channel on TED.com ] “The past three years have seen the rise of the uber-techno, super-flashy, full-carbon fibre, bobby-dazzler road bike. The market for these bikes has expanded faster than a 45-year-old’s waistline, partly thanks to the success of the British cycling stars at the Beijing Olympics. Marketing departments have produced smart advertising messages that encourage a bit of freedom, elite performance and memories of teenage derring-do. And the result can be seen on Saturday and Sunday mornings as middle-aged blokes polish the rear derailleur, lower the mirrored shades and pedal into the hills. Every couple of weeks, you’ll see a girth of [ continue reading Mid-life crisis? Enter the ‘MAMIL’ ] 17 August 2010
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The Phil Liggett CTC Challenge. Week commencing 25/07/10
Surfer, climber, clothes manufacturer. Meet Yvon Chouinard, the 72 year old adrenaline junkie and founder of Patagonia clothing. Let’s go surfing Yvon Chouinard. Heard of him? He’s one of the good guys. A 72 year old surfer and climber. A die hard environmentalist. A former blacksmith turned climbing gear manufacturer who went on to found one of the most successful outdoor clothing companies in the world. Patagonia. Mockingly called Pradagonia by some – mostly those who baulk at paying the prices his products command – Patagonia manufactures first rate, functional, environmentally friendly products that stand up to [ continue reading Yvon Chouinard | Sabotage Times ] Snowdonia National Park Authority prove they are blithering fools without the sense, vision or understanding to care for the land in their charge. A project to create a tarmac surface on part of a path on Snowdon has been criticised. The Miners’ Track is a popular starting point for walkers [ continue reading Row over new Snowdon path surface ] 11 July 2010
| | category: Wales, can't make it up!, hills, scofflaws, tolerated crime and hypocrites, the state we're in | comments are closed walking sticks save the legs – atop the Glydders Two mountain peaks in Snowdonia which are going under the hammer are expected to fetch £1m. The summits of Moel Cynghorion and Foel Goch, which command views over Snowdonia National Park, are up for auction on Friday. The remote peaks adjacent to Snowdon come with 1,000 acres (four sq km) of moorland, some derelict outbuildings, a stream and rough grazing. The auction follows the sale of the Vyrnwy estate tourist spot in Powys. The parcel of land at Snowdonia is known as Helfa Fawr, and is two miles from Llanberis. It borders the Snowdon mountain [ continue reading want to own a patch of heaven? ] One of Wales’ “elite” peaks has grown in stature after an official measurement to verify its height. It was feared Tryfan, in Snowdonia, could have fallen short of the 3,000ft (914m) elite mountain status needed to keep as one of Wales’ 14 highest peaks. But enthusiasts who scaled it with GPS equipment found [ continue reading survey adds 8ft to Tryfan mountain’s height ]
We love our home city, Sheffield. It’s an incredibly warm and characterful place with lots of interesting sights to see and some great places to eat, drink and be merry… you just need to know where to look… Our Favourite Places is an independent guide to the best of Sheffield’s cafés, restaurants, bars, shops, galleries, parks and more. Designed by Eleven, a creative team living in the city, Our Favourite Places champions independence, focussing on unique places that can only be found in Sheffield. Our Favourite Places is 40 pages of 50+ brilliant places – from tiny Victorian [ continue reading renaissance Sheffield ]
The Sheffield 100 is our brand new ride for the north of England. Starting out from the home of Sheffield Tigers Rugby Club at Dore Moor on the outskirts of the city, the Sheffield 100 route will quickly take riders into the heart of the Peak District. Stunning scenery and some of the best cycling terrain unfold along the way to present you with one of our toughest rides yet. The routes promise awe-inspiring views and challenging climbs. Both pass through the Hope Valley and Derbyshire Dales, with the 100-miler also taking in the [ continue reading Sheffield 100 | Action Medical Research ] With the first Sheffield Food Festival kicking off, The Sheffield Tap being trumpeted everywhere and the Sheffield Theatres back on line it’s an interesting time. Guardian’s list of top eateries in Sheffield And then there is the Guardian’s Blog list of the rest and more Of course, the new Everest industry does cause environmental problems. While base camp is kept tidy, it’s a struggle to remove detritus from higher up the mountain. But that shouldn’t outweigh the positive impact the commercialisation of Everest has had. Before the peak was climbed, the people of Everest were among the poorest in the world, with many young men forced to migrate to look for work. Now the Sherpas of Everest have good schools and health posts, many of them founded by the Himalayan Trust, founded by Sir Edmund Hillary after the first ascent in 1953. [ continue reading Mount Everest: a not so novel feat | Ed Douglas ] 21 May 2010
| | category: Sport? what sport?, hills, one world, the state we're in | comments are closed The widow of Rob Hall, a ‘legendary’ (sic) New Zealand mountain guide who died in Everest’s worst climbing disaster, has asked that his body be left alone during a clean-up of the world’s highest graveyard next month. Jan Arnold believes that her late husband — one of eight people who died in one day on Everest in 1996 — is “where he’d [ continue reading Widow of Everest guide Rob Hall asks for body to be left on mountain ]
ascensiones in corde suo disposuit He has set ascents in his heart; or, as we should phrase it, He has set his heart on ascents. … This spring mountaineering season: Pull on your knickers, grab yourrucksack, lace up your tallest boots, help your pals with their bowlines-on-a-bight, and head for the hills. Here in Oregon, I’ll limit archivally-equipped outings to big, basic mountains - South Sister would be ideal, but the bold could go for Three-Fingered Jack, named after an infamously disfigured 19th century bandit. Archival Clothing is not responsible for the failure of wooden ice axes or hempen ropes. Archival Clothing: Archival [ continue reading Archival Clothing: Archival Mountaineers ]
This unique outdoor heated swimming pool, which is owned and managed by Hathersage Parish Council, is set in a lawned enclosure with a covered veranda to one side. It gives users the opportunity to swim in the open air, amidst the glorious Peak District scenery and in beautiful warm water, which is heated to 84°F / 29°C. Regular users take advantage of the uniquely warm water and swim throughout the season from 27 March to 25 September 2010. Our refurbished changing-cubicles and hot showers will add to this pleasurable experience. We look forward to welcoming you to Hathersage pool [ continue reading Hathersage Pool – it’s a comin’ ] |
 
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