Up a Mountain / Down a Beer

After missing for more than 21 years, William Holland, of Maine, a geologist by trade a mountaineer by passion, made headlines August 15^th 2010. Two hikers discovered the long time missing body of William Hunt in the “Columbia Icefields”, of Jasper National Park, in Alberta.

I was 10 years old and mountaineering wasn’t close to being a thought in my head, when William Holland and his climbing partner reached the summit of Snow Dome Mountain, elevation 11,339’ in 1989. After successfully completing the extremely dangerous route, known as the Slipstream climb.

Sadly, his climb ended tragically instead of triumphantly when a cornice broke from underneath his feet, sending him to his grave over 300 meters below. After two days of searching and an untimely avalanche, rescuers were forced to presume William Holland dead and call off the search.

On August 15, 2010 the missing body of William Holland was discovered near the base of Dome Glacier, when hikers above noticed something yellow below. As they started to approach they realized it was a jacket. Imagine their surprise as they got even closer, to discover there was a body still wearing that jacket, along with a red backpack, and purple mountaineering boots.

Holland has been frozen in time for over 21 years. His body was mummified by the freezing temperatures, and his equipment almost perfectly preserved. As glaciers all over the world continue to recede, secrets they have kept will continue to be revealed.

I hope this recent discovery can bring peace, and closure to William Holland’s family, friends, and loved ones.

Menikmati,

Bunny

Nicely done folks.

Nice work Loc!

Hello Lovely’s

Thanks Brendan

Thank you Pikes Peak Sports

Keep ‘em coming, thanks all!

Menikmati,

Bunny

Darn Tough Vermont Socks: The Premium All Weather Performance Sock. Made in America with American wool. ($12.95 ) This is by far the easiest review I have ever done simply because now I am a true believer.

During the recent Outdoor Retailer show I had the pleasure of meeting with Ric Cabot of Darn Tough and discussing socks. Yeah it is one of the most over looked and under appreciated piece of equipment that we as outdoors folks ever use, it is also one of the most important. Fortunately Ric and the Darn Tough team do appreciate them and they know how to do it right.

When I met Ric I asked him what he thought of his product his response was, “We make the best socks ever…period”. Pretty tall statement to which he followed up with info concerning Darn Tough’s Guaranteed for Life, no if’s, and’s, or but’s about it plug. So my question then was why wouldn’t everyone buy a pair? To this he had no answer. And neither do I, because in my opinion everyone should. [Read more →]

This week our search for a Beer Of The Week(end) took us 20 miles west of Denver to the Tommyknocker Brewery in Idaho Springs. Every good BOTW should start out with a picture that needs some explanation. This is Mic, a long-time friend of UpaDowna, in full-on emergency mode while helping me with a growler of Tommyknocker’s Rye Porter, which is this week’s Beer of the Week(end). Fashion model Mic is stylishly sporting Ortovox’s Gemini Single emergency bivi. More on the picture in a moment, but first we should take care of the important stuff….. the beer. [Read more →]

This Flaming Tornado was recently captured on film in Hawaii. One act of nature I don’t want to mess with!

Menikmati,

Bunny

Keep ‘em coming!

Menikmati,

Bunny