US climber scales Everest for 10th time

An American national David Hahn, 46, of Taos, New Mexico, have become the first non Nepalese climber to reach Mount Everest for tenth time. The record for largest number of climbs of the world's highest mountain is held by Appa, a Sherpa guide who earlier this month...

Jack is the most popular boy's name in England and Wales for the 13th year ru...

"Jack is the most popular boy's name in England and Wales for the 13th year running, while Grace is the most popular for baby girls in 2007. In the girls' top five, Ruby is at number two, up two; 2006's top name Olivia is down two places to three; while Emily is up one to...

Charles Houston & The Brotherhood of the Rope

"Charles Houston & The Brotherhood of the Rope Last night, at the American Mountaineering Center here in Golden, Colorado, I was fortunate enough to see a presentation on the life and climbs of Dr. Charles Houston and his new biography, The Brotherhood of the Rope,...

IMG Gurla Mandhata 2006 Expedition

"Back home safely Not a quick journey, but after driving 3 days across Tibet, bumping across the border in Zhangmu, catching up with the world and modern life in Kathmandu, and then flying some 8500 miles across the globe, we are all finally back home to spouses, friends, and...

Around the County News

"Recycle that can - and turn it into a tree County Hall backs national scheme that could see 35,000 trees take root. Getting green with your drinks cans can help environmental campaigners plant more trees as Beds County Council climbs aboard a national initiative. The Get...