Climbing

Go to Source Synnex New Zealand has reported a bumper revenue for the year ended 31 December 2013, with a 55% increase to pass the $100 million mark The distributor recorded revenue from sale of goods and services…

Go to Source FORT COLLINS – If all goes as planned, Jon Lachelt’s eight-year dream of building a climbing gym in Fort Collins will become a tangible reality this fall. That’s when Lachelt and his partners hope to…

Go to Source CROMWELL >> Erik Compton quickly became a more recognizable name on the PGA Tour. Being in contention for the U.S. Open title will have that type of effect. He finished tied for second place…

Go to Source Like many people, Bolingbrook resident Nancy Klimah has been personally touched by the ravages of breast cancer. She has survivors in the family, and the 57-year-old hairdresser has through the years…

Go to Source Houston Astros right-hander Anthony Bass, who has been out of action for over a month, pitched a simulated game on Monday. Sidelined by a strained right intercostal muscle, Bass will be sent on a minor league rehab…

Go to Source Oil rose, gold reached a three-week high and the yen strengthened as conflict in Iraqstoked concern that crude supplies will be disrupted and boosted the appeal of haven assets. European stocks and U.S. equity…

Go to Source A Father’s Day matinee between the Hooks and Missions started off nicely for the home team but ended up being a runaway for the visitors. The Missions jumped out on top early, using a walk, two hits, and a sacrifice fly…

Go to Source Auckland house values rose 13.1 per cent annually but have shot up 30.6 per cent since the last peak of the market in 2007. The latest monthly QV Residential Price Movement Index is just out. That…

Go to Source Keeping trailing vines and climbing branches tidy can be a little tricky. They must be treated carefully to avoid breaking or damaging tender tissue by tying them too tightly. Two new products could be…

Go to Source FRESNO, Calif. (KMPH) - The rock-climbing community is mourning the death of a beloved friend.  Richard Copeland, an experienced rock climber, died in Yosemite National Park on Sunday afternoon.  A park spokeswoman said…

Go to Source CUERO - Taylor Roberts, 6, of Yorktown, ran from one piece of playground equipment to the next after school Monday. Climbing, swinging and jumping her way through all the park's new attractions. The…

Go to Source The Dodge Momentum Index advanced 8.4 percent in April to 123.0 (2000=100), according to McGraw Hill Construction. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential…

An unfortunate incident occurred on the morning of April 6 while some cyclists were climbing along the relatively steep switchbacks leading out of the Santa Cruz valley to the pillars, which signify the right turn to…

Vines just need something to lean on. There are clinging vines like ivy, Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus species), and creeping fig (Ficus pumila) that do pretty well on their own by employing tiny structures that act like…

In early March, an unknown person or persons went to Red Rock Canyon Open Space, a Colorado Springs' city park, and stole over 25 bolt hangers and anchor material including Fixe ring anchors and forged chain from a…

The Evans police chief is asking Longmont Police to investigate one of his officers. The request comes on the heels of his announcement Tuesday that he is reopening the investigation into the 2012 death of…

The Ukrainian daredevil who goes by the name Mustang Wanted and is known for climbing to baffling heights above Kiev has a fresh compilation of his feats out this week. Much like his previous efforts, the 27-year-old…

Competitive ice and rock climbers suspend themselves, high as eagles with only a couple of toothpick size points for hand or pick holds and sometimes only a little toe wedged foot placement, to complete their stance with…

Police say an 18-year-old college student has been injured with electrical burns after she and her date climbed to the roof of an abandoned electric power plant in Providence for a view of the city. Police…

“Do you really want to climb this?” asked the journalist next to me as we looked up at the steep flight of steps leading up to Mount Meru. No, this was not the mythical mountain of Hindu yore. We were at the base of the structure at the…

Two Bay Area climbers made the national team in speed climbing at the Sport Climbing Series Open National Championships, Saturday in Santa Ana. Jacquelyn Wu, 17, of San Francisco, was third in the women's…

Household indebtedness is climbing again but is overstated because of the popularity of mortgage offset facilities, investment bank UBS claims. UBS also finds that housing valuations are “near…