Ice Climbing News October 2007

Feed

TUESDAY, 30 OCTOBER 2007
	EVEREST 2: BEYOND THE LIMIT Premieres Oct. 30
	(Silver Spring, Md.) – Discovery Channel sends its most advanced high-altitude cameras once again to the world’s tallest mountain to document an epic climb where ambition overrides agony, exhaustion -- and the chances of survival. EVEREST 2: BEYOND THE LIMIT, the second season of Discovery Channel’s acclaimed series, documents the grueling April/May 2007 summit attempt by an international gro Read Full Story
MONDAY, 29 OCTOBER 2007
	Scottish Team Makes the Ascent at Gousseault Route
	Guy Robertson and Pete Benson of the Scottish Team made the ascent at the thirty-eight pitch Gousseault route on the north face of the Grandes Jorasses. With the Gousseault route's only six successful ascents, Robertson and Benson decided to climb after a five-day forecast of clear weather. They worked up to find three adequate, lie-down bevy mass spots despite the route's reputation of l Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 24 OCTOBER 2007
	Over $32,000 Raised to Preserve Climbing Access
	Clearfield, Utah – Last weekend, Petzl America and the Red River Gorge Climber’s Coalition (RRGCC) made history with an unprecedented effort to preserve climbing and recreational access in eastern Kentucky. By joining forces for this year’s annual Rocktoberfest fundraiser and climber’s festival, Petzl and the RRGCC raised over $32,000, more than tripling the initial goal of raising up to $10,0 Read Full Story
THURSDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2007
	2007 Metro Ski & Snowboard Show Kicks Off Oct. 24
	The 2007 Metro Ski and Snowboard Show will kick off this coming Wednesday, October 24 at the Olympia in London. The show will be on for five days. This year’s event will be featuring the Burton Rail Jam. In this particular segment, be prepared to be amazed by world class skiers and snowboarders as they showcase their skills to the fullest. Also making their debut in the show this yea Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 17 OCTOBER 2007
	Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival Runs Oct.19-21
	The 5th Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival will run from October 19 to 21 and will be based at the George Square Lecture Theatre at Edinburgh University. This annual event will showcase lectures from legendary mountain climbers and a list of great mountain films. Exhibitions, Adventure Taster Sessions, Climbing Master Classes are some of the activities to watch out for. There will also be Read Full Story