The new year is starting of with a full roster of events to keep you busy when you aren’t hitting the snow-covered trails. From seminars to climbing challenges, there’s lots of events to mark down on your calendars for the first weeks of 2011.
Yearly Archives: 2010
Man arrested by NPS for exposing himself, bribes Ranger with yard work
For those of you planning a trip to one of our National Parks in 2011, beware of creepy old guys. Apparently the bathrooms at Naval Live Oaks in Florida are well known for “deviant acts”, and 80- year old Richard Laiko was on the prowl on December 27. While on routine patrol, a Park Ranger…
Hiker survives 50 foot fall into icy waters
Glen Onoko Falls is a popular, but treacherous trail near Lehigh Gorge State Park in Delaware. Yesterday, Jim Thorpe resident Robert Bilardo was hiking with a group of friends on the trail when he slipped on the icy path and fell 50 feet into frigid waters. Thanks to the quick thinking of a good Samaritan, he is alive and recovering from his injuries.
Thailand bans alcohol at their national parks
For those of you saying ‘forget the recession, I’m heading to Thailand!’ remember to leave the booze at home if you’re heading to one of their national parks. Thanks to a student that apparently got wasted and started getting all stabby at a “drinking party” at Khao Yai National Park on December 26, no one…
Man punches 14-year old girl at Beaver Creek ski resort
This has to be the strangest ski story I’ve heard this season. According to Vail Daily, Dr. Scott Filler, 41, of Decatur, GA decided to jump on a 14 year old girl and start punching her in the face. Why you ask? The girl was skiing with a ski class down the beginner’s Haymaker trail…
Review: Merrell Guise Jacket
If you’ve flown on a plane recently, you’ve noticed the distinct lack of pillows on board. Sure, they’ll sell you one for $7, but who wants to pay for a terrible pillow you’ll never use again. As a result, many people bring along their own more comfortable neck pillows. The downside to this is that…
Review: Hi-Tec Mystic Mountain Shell Jacket
In the days of $600 jackets, it’s nice to be able to step back and take a look at what I would consider is a much more reasonably priced jacket. With a MSRP of $160, the Hi-Tec Mystic Mountain Shell is just such a jacket.
Half Dome Trail Visitor Use Monitoring Report Released
Just last week the National Park Service announced they will be requiring permits/reservations for all Half Dome climbs in the 2011 season. The announcement follows the release of the Half Dome Trail Visitor Use Monitoring Report that analyzed the visitor numbers from this past summer. Some interesting analysis can be found in the report, the most obvious being the unintended consequence that the weekend/holiday permit requirement had on weekday visits.
Review: Talus ColdAvenger face mask
Winter sports tend to involve some pretty cold weather. Usually that means bundling up and covering as much skin as possible. However, this means that you’re still breathing in ambient temperature air. This results in chapped lips and dry sinuses. This is where the ColdAvenger comes in. It’s designed to keep your breath higher in…
Black Diamond recalls some 2010 AvaLung pack models
Black Diamond Equipment announced a voluntary, limited recall this week of their 2010 AvaLung Packs due to the potential weakness in the intake tubing. Their is a possibility that the tubing may crack under extreme cold temperatures.