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Linville Adventure
Took a Dutch girl I am friends with climbing to Linville Gorge, North Carolina. The plan was to tackle an easy 5.5-7 multi pitch trad route and come back. Well, it was a heck of a bushwhack getting to the climb. more ...
by Mel Fillerup
Dawn Patrol
Early morning is a magical time in the Utah County; the stars are usually out and the air is cold enough to carry breath 3 or 4 feet. And at least once a week some of the Jerkamer crew is congregating at some empty trailhead for one of our ritual Dawn Patrol outings.more ...
by Jed Whittaker
Maple Canyon Tips
This column is a tip section for all of us financially
challenged individuals who want to go on outdoor trips but do not have the money
for it (because we spent it all on gear). Most of these tips have been created,
tested and used by me. more ...
by David Whittaker
PROVO CLIFFS MARKED FOR DESTRUCTION
A striking and historic landmark
east of Provo, Utah is being destroyed, a series of cliffs descending from the
north and south sides to a narrow point that has been called the Gate of Rock
Canyon. They have been standing in stately beauty for thousands of years. But a
private land owner is letting the cliffs be cut down. Many tons of rock have
already been shipped to Las Vegas, according to a Provo city official, and the
rest will follow if nothing is done to get this landmark back into public
control. Failure will mean that Provo and Orem will get a new look: a giant
working quarry, a vast rock pit in place of a pristine canyon view. Cliffs on
both sides of Rock Canyon's mouth will be cut down.
more ...
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Photo of the Month
Now that's some "Growth and Conservation!" Way to go St.George!
© CJW 2008
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