Author Archive for: ‘dnethaway’
Mt. Washington Wind Speed Record Falls
New Hampshire’s Mount Washington has lost its claim to the world’s fastest wind speed. A new world record was recorded on April 10, 1996 in Barrow Island, Australia, during Typhoon Olivia.
Read MoreCould “Oblong Blob” on Everest Rewrite the History Books?
In 1924, George Mallory and Andrew Irvine set off from their camp high on Mt. Everest in a bid to become the first to reach the summit.
Read MoreSaranac Lake Ice Palace Melts
Apparently 50 degree weather and monsoon like rain is not the ideal environment for an ice palace. The melting ice will erase 4 days of progress on the structure, and it will need to be taken down and rebuilt.
Read MoreRound Pond on Christmas Morning, a Short Adirondack Hike
Standing over a pile of empty boxes and wrapping paper, Jess and I looked at each other and we knew what had to happen next.
Read MoreBossman, M9 Climb Established in the Adirondacks
The 2010 Adirondack Mountainfest attracted world class climbers to the area for a weekend of presentations, lessons, and fun.
Read MoreREI Named One of the Best Companies to Work For
CNN Money is running a feature on the 100 best companies to work for. REI, a consumer co-op and one of our favorite outdoor retailers, was ranked number 14.
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