No way to run a national park
at 2008-04-22 22:37:06 -0600
Who has the most clout in Glacier National Park in northwestern Montana? Thousands of
citizens who took part in an environmental impact study, or a railroad that wants to control
avalanches as cheaply as possible? If you guessed the railroad, it seems you’re right.
Blog Source - http://www.avalanche-center.org/News/ver2.rss
No more avalanche forecasts for Juneau ; city ends contract
at 2008-05-20 22:37:06 -0600
Juneau has not renewed its contract with an avalanche forecast center that operated for one
year, spurring a mixed reaction from residents. Butch Holst, who has lived in one of the
avalanche zones for 30 years, said he didn't care for last year's forecast system. "It was
scaring the living daylights out of people," Holst said. "People were running for the hills
every other day."
Blog Source - http://www.avalanche-center.org/News/ver2.rss
Fraudulent Check Traced to Mountain Savvy and Federal Employee
at 2008-06-14 10:37:06 -0600
A fraudulent and harassing check written to the Avalanche Center was investigated by
police. This action constitutes two felonies and three midemeanors at a minimum. The perpetrator
was Mr Glenn Kessler, an employee of the National Park Service and formerly of the US Forest
Service. Mr Kessler teaches avalanche courses on Mt Hood under the business name Mountain Savvy.
Blog Source - http://www.avalanche-center.org/News/ver2.rss
Rock Climbing Essentials
at 2007-12-09 11:02:03
At Last! Everything You Need to Know to Rock Climb Safely and Successfully
in one location. Includes information on traditional climbing, indoor climbing,
ropes, anchors and belays, sport climbing, and more!
Blog Source - http://www.i-world.net/store/outdoors.rss
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