| Chaos on the ‘Mountain That Invites Death’ In all, 11 lives were lost in the worst episode on K2 since 13 climbers died over a two-week span in 1986. nytimes.com |
Getting Exercise on St. Thomas (Bird’s-Eye Views Are a Bonus) If you’re looking for something more thrilling than lying on the beach, perhaps you should try the island’s newest activity: rock climbing. travel.nytimes.com |
WEEKEND WARRIOR; Ax in Hand, Ice in the Veins, Scaling a Mountain's Slippery Face Joe Glickman Weekend Warrior article on ice climbing in Adirondack Mountains; photo; map nytimes.com |
OUT-BOX Donna Kenton letter responds to Sept 30 article about Charles Victor Tucker III, aka Chongo query.nytimes.com |
Riccardo Cassin, 100, Dies; A Legendary Mountaineer Mr. Cassin scaled hundreds of the world’s most daunting peaks with daring, tenacity and technical brilliance. nytimes.com |