Trailspace Blog January 2008 (page 2)
The 10 Deadliest Mountains
#1: Annapurna (26,545 ft.)
Apparently there is a Men’s Vogue magazine. Somehow that’s never made it to our mailbox. The December 2007 issue has two articles of mountaineering interest though.
“The 10 Deadliest Mountains” is a slide show rating mountains by fatality rates among summit attempts. Number 1 is Annapurna (26,545 ft.) with a 41 percent fatality rate. Everest (29,029 ft.) is number 7 with a surprisingly low rate of 9 percent. It’s followed by our good old Northeastern peak Mount Washington (6,288 ft) at number 8.
Unfortunately the magazine doesn’t list fatality rates for every mountain, leaving me with some questions (I'd like to see a list with more stats). And you have to flip through the slide show to get what basic info there is on each mountain. Oh, and the site has a lot of annoying ads.
But the list itself is interesting. Here it is, in case you can't stand the pop-ups either:
- Annapurna (26,545 ft.)
#2: Nanga Parbat (26,657 ft.)
- Nanga Parbat (26,657 ft.)
- Siula Grande (20,814 ft.)
- K2 (28,251 ft.)
- Kangchenjunga (28,169 ft.)
- The Matterhorn (14,691 ft.)
- Everest (29,029 ft.)
- Mt. Washington (6,288 ft)
- Denali (20,320 ft.)
- Mt. Fuji (12,388 ft.)
The issue also has an article, “All-Time High,” on the Alpine Club’s first 150 years.
Sir Edmund Hillary Dies at 88
photo:Graeme Mulholland
From the AP:
Sir Edmund Hillary, the unassuming beekeeper who conquered Mount Everest to win renown as one of the 20th century's greatest adventurers, has died, New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark announced Friday. He was 88. »
Read the full AP story on CNN.com or at The New York Times.
Climb Some Ice... Ouray and Other Fests Get Underway
Comp Climber at 2006 Ouray Ice Festival
(photo credit: Lora Slawitschka)
Tomorrow the famed Ouray Ice Festival begins four days of clinics, gear demos, climbing, slacklining, slide shows, parties, and competitions with the world’s best ice and mixed route climbers.
Won’t be in Ouray, Colorado, January 9-13? Check out our listing of 2008 ice climbing fests for an event near you. Did we miss your favorite ice fest? Tell us about it.
You can also watch the video below from last year's comps for some climbing inspiration.
Learn to Snowshoe or Ski for Free: January 12
Here in Maine we’ve had an impressive amount of snow already—great for those of us who love to snowshoe and cross-country ski. If you or a friend or family member have yet to get outside and try these rewarding winter activities, then next weekend, January 12, is a perfect opportunity.
Newcomers to snowshoeing and cross-country skiing (that includes kids!) can try these snow sports for free at more than 100 locations in the U.S. and Canada as part of Winter Trails 2008 on Saturday, January 12. A second Winter Trails event is scheduled for February 16 in Estes Park, Colorado.
Programs and activities vary in size and scope, so visit the Winter Trails web site to find a location near you and for specific event details. The site’s Learn a Sport & News section also includes info on getting started and what to wear (think layers, no cotton). Trailspace also has a “How to Choose Snowshoes” gear guide article, for those who get hooked on the sport.
Winter is a wonderful time for the whole family to get outside. So if you’ve always wanted to try snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, but didn’t know where to start, take advantage of Winter Trails.
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