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09-13-2007, 08:08 AM
CRAIG HILL
The News Tribune
Published: September 13th, 2007 01:00 AM
The annual celebration of Mount Rainier and climbing is Saturday and Sunday at Rainier Mountaineering Inc. in Ashford.
Rainier Mountain Festival offers opportunities to meet mountaineering legends, learn more about gear, try the climbing wall and participate in the Alpine Games.
The event is free and starts at 9 a.m. each day.
Some of the activities you’ll find at the event:
Meet the legends: Among the 18 Mount Everest summitters in attendance will be Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Everest, and Ed Viesturs, the first American to climb the world’s 14 8,000-meter peaks. Many of the climbers will be signing their books.
Run the trails: Register at rainierfestival.com to run Sunday morning’s five-mile trail run. Walkers are welcome.
Alpine Games: Compete in speed climbing, sled pull and tent erecting for a chance to win cash prizes.
Mountaineering demos: Mountain guides will teach techniques and help you pick the right gear.
Watch a film: Top mountaineers will show slide shows and video from their expeditions.
Save a buck: Whittaker Mountaineering has its annual closeout sale, which includes the chance to buy gear from its 2007 rental inventory.
Kids games: An inflatable “bounce house” and free use of the rock wall will be available for children.
Information: Visit rainier festival.com.
from: http://www.thenewstribune.com/soundlife/story/155039.html
The News Tribune
Published: September 13th, 2007 01:00 AM
The annual celebration of Mount Rainier and climbing is Saturday and Sunday at Rainier Mountaineering Inc. in Ashford.
Rainier Mountain Festival offers opportunities to meet mountaineering legends, learn more about gear, try the climbing wall and participate in the Alpine Games.
The event is free and starts at 9 a.m. each day.
Some of the activities you’ll find at the event:
Meet the legends: Among the 18 Mount Everest summitters in attendance will be Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Everest, and Ed Viesturs, the first American to climb the world’s 14 8,000-meter peaks. Many of the climbers will be signing their books.
Run the trails: Register at rainierfestival.com to run Sunday morning’s five-mile trail run. Walkers are welcome.
Alpine Games: Compete in speed climbing, sled pull and tent erecting for a chance to win cash prizes.
Mountaineering demos: Mountain guides will teach techniques and help you pick the right gear.
Watch a film: Top mountaineers will show slide shows and video from their expeditions.
Save a buck: Whittaker Mountaineering has its annual closeout sale, which includes the chance to buy gear from its 2007 rental inventory.
Kids games: An inflatable “bounce house” and free use of the rock wall will be available for children.
Information: Visit rainier festival.com.
from: http://www.thenewstribune.com/soundlife/story/155039.html