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Young climber dies in fall from Gower cliffs
By OM on 04/08/2004 09:42:07
Partner seriously ill in hospital
Sad news from Wales where a 24-year-old climber fell from a cliff to her death yesterday, her climbing partner and boyfriend is seriously ill in hospital.The couple, who have not been named, were believed to be climbing the east cliff of Rhossili
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British couple in Austrian crevasse rescue
By OM on 05/08/2004 13:04:03
Authorities warn that loss of permafrost is creating fresh dangers in the Alps
A British woman who fell into a hidden crevasse on the Hinteren Ötztal in the Austrian Tyrol on Tuesday was saved by her husband's quick-thinking, the Times reports.56-year-old Christine Colley was walking on the alpine glacier with husband Cedric
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Underwhere?
By OM on 05/08/2004 11:33:58
Students take to the hills in their smalls to raise money for charity
Just in case you hadn't already spotted this one, and apologies to those who have, the Beeb has reported the skimpy antics of two students who are waliking the hills and fells of the lake District and Cumbria in their underwear, complete
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Launch of the New Outdoors Guide to Cumbria
By OM on 18/03/2005 09:28:56
Heading to Cumbria? The new outdoors guide to Cumbria - the Lake District may help plan your adventure.
. There's information on all types of activities; climbing, walking, mountain biking, cycling, orienteering, ghyll scrambling, horse riding, fell running, hi-wire, riding, caving, skiing, snowboarding, paintballing, clay-pigeon shooting, 4 x 4 and quad
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MR teams up for national award
By OM on 17/08/2004 12:31:28
RAF Kinloss and Torridon MRTs' bravery recognised
. The civilian and military MRTs joined forces to rescue experienced climber Andy Nesbit after he fell and was left stranded, in the dark and on a small ledge, on a sheer Torridan cliff face with a broken femur and losing blood. High winds prevented rescue
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The Hardest Charity Climb Ever
By OM on 08/10/2004 08:43:05
Climbers make new world record
they shared one sleeping bag to cut down on weight. Whilst making their descent, the pair came across two walking parties who had become stranded by darkness as night fell, and were attempting to find their way by camera flash light. In an unexpected twist
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OUTDOORSmagic Summer Meet-Ups!
By OM on 30/05/2003 14:57:51
Coming very soon to a hill perhaps not near you...
Just a reminder about the OM summer meets, one of which is coming up the weekend after this.OUTDOORSmagic Lakes Meet-Up: 7-8 JuneWe're going to head for the Duddon Valley in the Lakes - seemap - where we'll be staying at the campsite at Turner Hall
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Paramo - The People's Verdict
By OM Members on 17/10/2002 15:32:47
At the recent OUTDOORSmagic meet-up in Wadale, a group of OM members tried a selection of Paramo's Directional Clothing, here's what they made of it.
disadvantages though, the kit is heavier than mostand the extra bulk of the Analogy layer means it's too warm for someusers - including the OM editor - except in very cold winterconditions. There's also some leakage when the fabric comes underpressure in wet
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Mosedale - The Bigger Picture(s)
By OM/Dave Mycroft on 15/08/2006 11:36:28
Some very nice images from this week's weekly route, the Mosedale Horseshoe above Wasdale, it seemed a shame not to share them with you :-)
click on the thumbnail for abigger version and enjoy :-)Don't forget, there are loads of great OM user pics in theGallery- you have 3 MB of free space to upload your own outdoor images andyou could win five pairs of Bridgedale socks if you win the Photo
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