Path of Most Resistance
The world's elite ice climbers take over the frozen walls of the Uncompahgre Gorge this weekend at the 11th annual Ouray Ice Festival in Ouray, Colo. nytimes.com |
With a Little Help From the Sun
The Tishman family tests three rechargeable battery and solar panel units on their seven-day climb and an eight-day safari, recharging various iPod nanos, cellphones, and BlackBerries. nytimes.com |
Rock Climber Presumed Dead After Accident Off Irish Coast
Michael Reardon, an internationally renowned rock climber who climbed without a rope or safety equipment, is presumed dead after he was swept away by a wave Friday off the coast of Ireland. nytimes.com |
Winter Revels in Ice and Steam in Ouray, Colo.
Its perfect microclimate for making ice attracts climbers, connoisseurs and simple spectators. And after the ice climbing, everyone can thaw out in Ouray’s simmering hot springs. travel.nytimes.com |
With Luck, a Rocky Landing
Rock climbers in the Czech Republic leap from one soaring outcropping to another, risking painful landings or worse, if they miss. nytimes.com |