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    Apr 17, 2013 |Story| AP Alaska

  1. Army Climbers Helped Recover 9-Year-Old Boy's Body on Glacier

    The Army officer who oversaw <a href="http://www.ktuu.com/news/ktuu-climbers-recover-body-of-9yearold-boy-from-glacier-crevasse-20130415,0,6251815.story">the recovery of the body of a 9-year-old boy from deep within an Alaska glacier</a> says it was one of the toughest missions he's been on.
    The Associated Press
    The Army officer who oversaw the recovery of the body of a 9-year-old boy from deep within an Alaska glacier says it was one of the toughest missions he's been on. Maj. William Prayner of the Alaska Northern Warfare Training Center says soldiers were...

    Tags: Landforms, Glaciers, Climbing

    2. May 24, 2012 |Story| KTUU

  2. Finnish Mountaineer Dies in Mount McKinley Fall

    A Finnish mountaineer died Wednesday while descending Mount McKinley, becoming the second death on the mountain during this year&rsquo;s climbing season according to Denali National Park officials.
    Channel 2 News
    A Finnish mountaineer died Wednesday while descending Mount McKinley, becoming the second death on the mountain during this year’s climbing season according to Denali National Park officials. Park spokesperson Maureen McLaughlin says Ilkka...
    3. May 19, 2012 |Story| KTUU

  3. Fatal Climbing Fall on Mt. McKinley

    A man climbing the West Buttress route of Denali fell to his death Friday while attempting to retrieve a backpack, according to a Talkeetna Ranger Station public information officer.
    A man climbing the West Buttress route of Denali fell to his death Friday while attempting to retrieve a backpack, according to a Talkeetna Ranger Station public information officer. Maureen McLaughlin says at about 4:30 p.m. Denali National Park and...

    Tags: National Parks, Climbing

    4. Sep 7, 2011 |Story| KTUU

  4. Mt. McKinley and Mt. Foraker Mountaineering Fees Set to Climb

    For many, climbing is the goal at Mt. McKinley, but Wednesday, Denali National Park announced a climb of a different kind.
    Channel 2 News
    For many, climbing is the goal at Mt. McKinley, but Wednesday, Denali National Park announced a climb of a different kind. The park announced it will be increasing its mountaineering use fee in the upcoming 2012 mountaineering season. For the first...

    Tags: Climbing

    5. Jul 1, 2011 |Story| KTUU

  5. Searchers Find Climber's Body on Mt. McKinley

    Searchers found the body of Austrian climber Juergen Kanzian on Mount McKinley after using a high-powered spotting scope Thursday evening.
    KTUU.com
    Searchers found the body of Austrian climber Juergen Kanzian on Mount McKinley after using a high-powered spotting scope Thursday evening. National Park Service rangers located Kanzian's body from a helicopter by identifying the color and style of his...

    Tags: Travel, Gardens and Parks, National Parks, Climbing, Tourism and Leisure

    6. Feb 17, 2011 |Story| KTUU

  6. Day Trippin': Rocking Out On The Climbing Wall

    When it's too cold to &ldquo;hang out&rdquo; outside, many Alaskans choose to "hang out" inside. Over the past few years, indoor rock climbing has grown in popularity.&nbsp;
    Channel 2 News
    When it's too cold to “hang out” outside, many Alaskans choose to "hang out" inside. Over the past few years, indoor rock climbing has grown in popularity.  “You can come to an indoor gym, learn how to climb safely and enjoy all the...

    Tags: Alaska, Peter Hurd, Climbing, Sport Climbing

    7. May 12, 2011 |Story| KTUU

  7. One Climber Rescued, Another Dies After McKinley Fall

    An injured climber was rescued and another climber was found dead on Mount McKinley Thursday night, after a four-person rope team descending the mountain fell near its summit ridge the previous evening.
    An injured climber was rescued and another climber was found dead on Mount McKinley Thursday night, after a four-person rope team descending the mountain fell near its summit ridge the previous evening. According to Denali National Park spokesperson...

    Tags: Frostbite, Physical Conditions, Travel, Alaska, Health

    8. Apr 9, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Afghan bomb cost Marine his legs, but not his spirit

    SAN DIEGO &mdash; Marine Staff Sgt. Mark Zambon was in Afghanistan, on his fourth combat deployment as an explosive ordnance disposal technician, when he took a step and heard the ominous click.
    SAN DIEGO — Marine Staff Sgt. Mark Zambon was in Afghanistan, on his fourth combat deployment as an explosive ordnance disposal technician, when he took a step and heard the ominous click. "I remember flying through the air and coming down on my...

    Tags: Armed Forces, Afghanistan, Emergency Incidents, Amputation, Iraq

    9. Mar 25, 2013 |Story| Daily American

  9. Berlin girls, Shanksville boys win tournament titles

    BERLIN &mdash; Berlin outlasted Conemaugh Township to capture the championship of the girls division of the 2013 Berlin Mountaineer Junior High Basketball Tournament.
    BERLIN — Berlin outlasted Conemaugh Township to capture the championship of the girls division of the 2013 Berlin Mountaineer Junior High Basketball Tournament.   Claire Spochart's game-high 16 points and Geordan Hay's 11 points paced the Lady...

    Tags: Basketball, Sports, Aaron Smith

    10. Mar 14, 2013 |Story| Daily American

  10. Sports briefs

    CT basketball tickets   DAVIDSVILLE — Pre-game ticket sales are being held at the Conemaugh Township High School office until 2 p.m. today for the boys basketball game against West Middlesex at IUP Saturday.   The contest is being held at...

    Tags: Services and Shopping, Basketball, High School Sports, Sports

    11. Mar 13, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Canada: Luxury train company links U.S. with Banff, Jasper parks

    Western <span class="runtimeTopic">Canada</span>&rsquo;s popular luxury excursion train, the <a href="http://www.rockymountaineer.com" target="_blank">Rocky Mountaineer</a>, will provide its first rail link to the U.S. in August, when it begins Coastal Passage journeys between Seattle and either <a href="http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/index.aspx" target="_blank">Banff</a> or <a href="http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/index.aspx" target="_blank">Jasper</a> national parks.
    Western Canada’s popular luxury excursion train, the Rocky Mountaineer, will provide its first rail link to the U.S. in August, when it begins Coastal Passage journeys between Seattle and either Banff or Jasper national parks. For years, the...
    12. Mar 6, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Rocky Mountaineer

    Exceptional onboard service, gourmet cuisine and luxurious surroundings are a few of the reasons why Rocky Mountaineer&rsquo;s rail journeys are considered by many to be the only way to see the Canadian Rockies. With five different rail routes and over 45 vacation packages, Rocky Mountaineer highlights the very best of Western Canada and offers something for everyone. Popular packages include rail and cruise itineraries that combine a Rocky Mountaineer rail journey with a cruise through the stunning scenery in Alaska.
    Exceptional onboard service, gourmet cuisine and luxurious surroundings are a few of the reasons why Rocky Mountaineer’s rail journeys are considered by many to be the only way to see the Canadian Rockies. With five different rail routes and over 45...

    Tags: Travel, Trips and Vacations

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