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Monthly Archives: September 2011

Rescue on Yosemite’s El Capitan

Posted on September 30, 2011 by MarkMay 18, 2016
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If you haven’t seen them already, take a look at these amazing photos by Tom Evans. … Continue reading →

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News flash!

Posted on September 21, 2011 by MarkMay 18, 2016
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According to the New York Times, a study has just demonstrated the obvious …  that the “talk test” is not for people who are training, as opposed to out-of-shape people looking for basic fitness (like me). The talk test is … Continue reading →

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Lac de Lhurs

Posted on September 20, 2011 by MarkMay 18, 2016
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Counting the little Belvédère ramble, I had five walks in mind when I arrived in Lescun, thanks to my readings in Andy Howell’s blog and Kev Reynolds’ Cicerone guidebook. None of them looked like a terrible slog. All looked like … Continue reading →

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A little on Lescun

Posted on September 19, 2011 by MarkMay 18, 2016
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Five of us arrived at the Maison Willert on a Saturday. It’s a lovely place in a great location, just on the outskirts of the village of Lescun. It’s the second house along the distant row. Three floors: one is … Continue reading →

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Yo!

Posted on September 15, 2011 by MarkMay 18, 2016
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I’m back, and will be posting on wonderful Pyrenean walking soon, but while I was in Europe I got some interesting news. An article in USA Today has named the project I’ve been working on one of the 10 coolest … Continue reading →

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Lescun, Day 2

Posted on September 5, 2011 by MarkMay 18, 2016
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Trouble posting. Here’s a placeholder. YouTube Video– Mobile posting. … Continue reading →

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Cirque de Soliel, take a back seat to the Cirque de Lescun

Posted on September 4, 2011 by MarkMay 18, 2016
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So we’re here in Lescun, in the French Pyrenees. Got here late Saturday afternoon, but didn’t get out for a walk until Sunday — the Belvedere, a stroll around behind the village that took us from Lescun’s 1,000 or so … Continue reading →

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