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Christmas in Killarney

IMG Antarctica Team Summits Vinson Massif

Winter Returns

A North Rim Classic: Off Trail in the Grand Canyon Part 2

IMG Team Carries to Vinson High Camp

Top Camp Gadgets for Christmas

OR Gear in Alaska.

Backcountry Skiing and Gender:

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January 2009
January 09 Ouray Ice Fest
Internationally known as the leader of the pack, the 2009 Ouray Ice Festival is right around the corner.
www.ourayicefestival.com
February 2009
February 05 IMCS Mount Washington Valley Ice Festival IMCS Mount Washington Valley Ice Festival

Join us as we celebrate the adventure, the fun, and the comradery of ice climbing and winter mountaineering, here in one of the finest waterfall ice climbing destinations in North America. All climbers are welcome to attend, regardless of ability. Sign up for a skills clinic or a guided climb!

http://www.ime-usa.com/ice_festival/index.html
February 28 2009 VertFest Crystal Mountain 2009 VertFest Crystal Mountain
Crystal Mountain, WA

VertFest is a celebration of human powered adventure in the Cascade Mountains of Washington. It’s about getting some vert, feeling the pull of gravity, and celebrating the culture of backcountry adventure — what we like to call VertiCulture. Whatever you choose to strap your feet to and whatever your pace, VertFest is a great excuse to have some fun.

March 2009
March 20 Red Rock Rendezvous Red Rock Rendezvous
Not your typical climbing festival
http://www.mountaingear.com/RedRock
March 28 2009 VertFest Alpental 2009 VertFest Alpental
Alpental, WA

VertFest is a celebration of human powered adventure in the Cascade Mountains of Washington. It’s about getting some vert, feeling the pull of gravity, and celebrating the culture of backcountry adventure — what we like to call VertiCulture. Whatever you choose to strap your feet to and whatever your pace, VertFest is a great excuse to have some fun.

May 2009
May 18 Summit for Someone - Alaska Summit for Someone - Alaska
Various Peaks, AK

Join Backpacker Magazine’s Summit for Someone benefit climb series. The challenge of a lifetime awaits you. Plus your will help overcome a lifetime of challenges for others.
Sign up. Raise funds. Get gear. Go climb. Do Good!

www.summitforsomeone.org
June 2009
June 03 Summit for Someone - Mt. Hood Summit for Someone - Mt. Hood
Mt. Hood, OR

Join Backpacker Magazine’s Summit for Someone benefit climb series. The challenge of a lifetime awaits you. Plus your will help overcome a lifetime of challenges for others.
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June 10 Summit for Someone - Mt. Hood Summit for Someone - Mt. Hood
Mt. Hood, OR

Join Backpacker Magazine’s Summit for Someone benefit climb series. The challenge of a lifetime awaits you. Plus your will help overcome a lifetime of challenges for others.
Sign up. Raise funds. Get gear. Go climb. Do Good!

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June 12 Summit for Someone - Beginner Mountaineer Course Summit for Someone - Beginner Mountaineer Course
San Juan Mountains, CO

Join Backpacker Magazine’s Summit for Someone benefit climb series. New to Mountaineering? Take this course and you’ll learn all you need to know plus you’ll get a chance to summit three classic Colorado peaks.
Sign up. Raise funds. Get gear. Go climb. Do Good!

www.summitforsomeone.org
June 17 Summit for Someone - Mt. Hood Summit for Someone - Mt. Hood
Mt. Hood, OR

Join Backpacker Magazine’s Summit for Someone benefit climb series. The challenge of a lifetime awaits you. Plus your will help overcome a lifetime of challenges for others.
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June 19 Summit for Someone - Mt. Hood Summit for Someone - Mt. Hood
Mt. Hood, OR

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June 24 Summit for Someone - Women Specific Climb Summit for Someone - Women Specific Climb
Mt. Hood, OR

Join Backpacker Magazine’s Summit for Someone benefit climb series. The challenge of a lifetime awaits you. Plus your will help overcome a lifetime of challenges for others.
Sign up. Raise funds. Get gear. Go climb. Do Good!

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June 26 Summit for Someone - Women Specific Climb Summit for Someone - Women Specific Climb
Mt. Shasta, CA

Join Backpacker Magazine’s Summit for Someone benefit climb series. The challenge of a lifetime awaits you. Plus your will help overcome a lifetime of challenges for others.
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July 2009
July 30 Summit for Someone - Mt. Rainier Summit for Someone - Mt. Rainier
Mt. Rainier, WA

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August 2009
August 05 Summit for Someone - Mt. Rainier Summit for Someone - Mt. Rainier
Mt. Rainier, WA

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August 13 Summit for Someone - Mt. Rainier Summit for Someone - Mt. Rainier
Mt. Rainier, WA

Join Backpacker Magazine’s Summit for Someone benefit climb series. The challenge of a lifetime awaits you. Plus your will help overcome a lifetime of challenges for others.
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August 19 Summit for Someone - Mt. Rainier Summit for Someone - Mt. Rainier
Mt. Rainier, WA

Join Backpacker Magazine’s Summit for Someone benefit climb series. The challenge of a lifetime awaits you. Plus your will help overcome a lifetime of challenges for others.
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Christmas in Killarney

IMG Antarctica Team Summits Vinson Massif

Winter Returns

A North Rim Classic: Off Trail in the Grand Canyon Part 2

IMG Team Carries to Vinson High Camp

Top Camp Gadgets for Christmas

OR Gear in Alaska.

Backcountry Skiing and Gender:

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