Virtual Globetrotting: Mountains

Virtual Globetrotting: Mountains http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2008 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:22:26 -0500 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Face in the mountains]]>

Face in the mountains
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-09-01 20:22:26]]>

Face in the mountains
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-09-01 20:22:26]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/55799/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/55799/ Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:22:26 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/55799/ -22.70327600 -43.99964300 <![CDATA[Choke-to-Death Butte]]>

Choke-to-Death Butte
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By: Pdunn
@ 2008-08-05 19:11:05]]>

Choke-to-Death Butte
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By: Pdunn
@ 2008-08-05 19:11:05]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/54532/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/54532/ Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:11:05 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/54532/ 45.86087700 -110.42345500 <![CDATA[Mt Kilimanjaro - Furtwängler Glacier]]>

Mt Kilimanjaro - Furtwängler Glacier
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-07-24 04:19:51
The Furtwängler Glacier located near the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro is a small remnant of an enormous icecap which once crowned the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
The glacier is named after Walter Furtwängler, who along with Ziegfried Koenig, were the fourth to ascend to the summit of Kilimanjaro in 1912.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53745/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53745/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:19:51 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53745/ -3.06811700 37.35076900 <![CDATA[Mt Kilimanjaro - Rebmann Glacier]]>

Mt Kilimanjaro - Rebmann Glacier
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-07-24 04:17:37
The Rebmann Glacier located near the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro is a small remnant of an enormous icecap which once crowned the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Rebmann Glacier is named for the German missionary and explorer, Johann Rebmann who was the first white explorer to report of snow and glaciers atop Mount Kilimanjaro in 1848.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53744/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53744/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:17:37 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53744/ -3.07968800 37.36143400 <![CDATA[Mount Pantokrator]]>

Mount Pantokrator
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-06-17 16:35:48]]>

Mount Pantokrator
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-06-17 16:35:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51804/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51804/ Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:35:48 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51804/ 39.74738800 19.85349700 <![CDATA[Dick Proenneke's Twin Lakes]]>

Dick Proenneke's Twin Lakes
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By: jbottero
@ 2008-05-29 23:50:51
Richard Louis Proenneke (1916-2003), known as Dick, has become an icon of wilderness living in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. Born in Iowa, he worked as a farmhand and rancher before joining the Navy the day after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. After receiving a medical discharge in 1945 (following a bout of rheumatic fever), he again took up ranching. In 1949, he made his first visit to Alaska at the invitation of a friend. He lived and worked in Alaska off and on for years, making his first visit to Twin Lakes in 1962. By 1967, he had begun work on a cabin there. It was completed in 1968.

His was not the first cabin on Twin Lakes, nor was it the biggest. Proenneke's cabin, though, stands out for its remarkable craftsmanship, which reflects his unshakeable wilderness ethic. The cabin was built using only hand tools, many of which Proenneke himself had fashioned. Throughout the thirty years he lived at the cabin, Proenneke created homemade furniture and implements that reflect his woodworking genius.

Dick Proenneke had the foresight to film the construction of his cabin, intending to leave step-by-step instructions for creating a hand-built structure. He also kept detailed journals, recording everything from his daily activities to wildlife sightings and visits from friends and fans.

Proenneke's wilderness ethic was simple: Twin Lakes and the wildlife therein should not suffer for his presence. He reused almost everything, even carefully crafting buckets and storage boxes from used gas cans. This off-the-grid lifestyle resonated with people around the world.

In 1973, Proenneke's friend Sam Keith edited a volume of his journal entries entitled One Man's Wilderness (reissued in 1999). A documentary film, Alone in the Wilderness, was produced in 2003, and is often shown on Public Broadcasting stations. John Branson, Lake Clark National Park and Preserve historian and longtime friend of Proenneke's, edited a new group of journal entries in 2005 which were published as More Readings from One Man's Wilderness.]]>

Landslide in Canada
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-03 11:19:20
The Hope Slide was one of the largest landslides ever recorded in Canada. It occurred in the morning hours of 9 January 1965. An earlier, small avalanche had forced four people to stop their vehicles a few miles southeast of the town of Hope, British Columbia (150 km east of Vancouver), on a stretch of the Hope-Princeton Highway below Johnson Peak. As those people contemplated waiting for clearing crews or turning around, a small earthquake below the mountain triggered the main slide, which obliterated the mountain's southwestern slope.

The slide buried the victims and their vehicles under a torrent of 46 million cubic meters of pulverized rock, mud, and debris 85 m thick and 3 km wide, which came down the 2000-metre mountainside . This mass of debris completely displaced the lake below with incredible force, throwing it against the opposite side of the valley, wiping all vegetation and trees down to the bare rock, then 'splashed back' up the original (now bare) slope before settling.

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"Flatiron" rock formation
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By: milwhcky
@ 2008-03-02 13:41:44
One of several large rock formations in Boulder Mountain Park.]]>

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"Flatiron" rock formation
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By: milwhcky
@ 2008-03-02 13:41:44
One of several large rock formations in Boulder Mountain Park.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46843/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46843/ Sun, 02 Mar 2008 13:41:44 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46843/ 39.98834200 -105.29267000 <![CDATA[Dhaulagiri]]>

Dhaulagiri
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By: zeke7
@ 2008-02-14 22:19:39
At 8167m, Dhaulagiri is the world's 7th highest mountain. Dhaulagiri's rise above the local terrain is tremendous: it shoots up 7000m above the Kali Gandaki gorge, 30 horizontal km away. The Annapurna massif rises on the other side of the Kali Gandaki, with 8091m Annapurna I just 17 horizontal km from the gorge and 35km from Dhaulagiri.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45680/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45680/ Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:19:39 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45680/ 28.69947200 83.49008600 <![CDATA[Cho Oyu]]>

Cho Oyu
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By: zeke7
@ 2008-02-14 22:03:20
At 8201m, Cho Oyu is the 6th highest mountain in the world. Cho Oyu has a massive breadth, and is considered to be the easiest of the 8000m peaks to climb. On the Nepal-Tibet border about 30km WNW of Mount Everest.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45679/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45679/ Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:03:20 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45679/ 28.09606100 86.65998500 <![CDATA[Makalu]]>

Makalu
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By: zeke7
@ 2008-02-14 21:53:44
At 8462m, Makalu is the 5th highest mountain in the world. About 20km SW of Mount Everest, on the Nepal-Tibet border. Makalu is considered one of the most difficult mountains in the world to climb due to its steep pitches and exposed knife-edged ridges.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45678/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45678/ Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:53:44 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45678/ 27.88946000 87.08896600 <![CDATA[Annapurna I]]>

Annapurna I
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By: zeke7
@ 2008-02-14 21:45:58
At 8091m, Annapurna I is the 10th highest mountain in the world. It was the first of the world's 14 8000m+ peaks to be climbed, by Maurice Herzog's French team in 1950. Annapurna I is a deadly mountain to climb due to its abundant avalanches: it has claimed about 1 life for every 2 successful summiters, including famed Russian climber Anatoli Boukreev (of J. Krakauer's Into Thin Air notoriety) on Christmas Day 1997.]]>

Manaslu
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By: zeke7
@ 2008-02-14 21:33:50
At 8156m, Manaslu is the 8th highest mountain in the world. In the Gurkha Himal, about 40km east of the Annapurna massif.]]>

Manaslu
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By: zeke7
@ 2008-02-14 21:33:50
At 8156m, Manaslu is the 8th highest mountain in the world. In the Gurkha Himal, about 40km east of the Annapurna massif.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45675/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45675/ Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:33:50 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45675/ 28.55080800 84.55940700 <![CDATA[Nuptse]]>

Nuptse
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By: zeke7
@ 2008-02-14 21:23:41
2km from Mount Everest, the Nuptse ridge is the western extension of the Lhotse-Nuptse massif; its highest peak is 7849m.]]>

Nuptse
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By: zeke7
@ 2008-02-14 21:23:41
2km from Mount Everest, the Nuptse ridge is the western extension of the Lhotse-Nuptse massif; its highest peak is 7849m.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45673/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45673/ Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:23:41 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45673/ 27.96938800 86.88872300 <![CDATA[Lhotse]]>

Lhotse
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By: zeke7
@ 2008-02-14 21:12:23
At 8516m, Lhotse is the 4th-highest mountain in the world. It is connected to Mount Everest (upper left-center in the Google map) via the South Col.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45672/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45672/ Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:12:23 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45672/ 27.96280000 86.93340000 <![CDATA[Gator Loops, Lachlung La]]>

Gator Loops, Lachlung La
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By: zeke7
@ 2008-02-14 18:00:02
A dizzying 20km series of 21 switchback loops on the Leh-Manali Highway in the northern India Himalaya, dropping down from 5060m Lachlung La (pass) to the Lingti Chu River valley below.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45667/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45667/ Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:00:02 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45667/ 33.09118200 77.63557400 <![CDATA[Kanchenjunga]]>

Kanchenjunga
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By: zeke7
@ 2008-02-14 03:34:25
The 3rd-highest mountain in the world (after Mount Everest and K2); altitude 8586m. Its name means "The Five Treasures of Snows", referring to its five peaks. On the Nepal-India border, 280km from Kathmandu and 570km from Kolkata.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45642/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45642/ Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:34:25 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45642/ 27.70389600 88.14680800 <![CDATA[Everest Base Camp Tibet]]>

Everest Base Camp Tibet
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By: zeke7
@ 2008-02-14 02:50:38
The 5200m base camp from which George Mallory and Andrew Irvine departed on their 1-way journey to nirvan-o-blivion in June 1924. Several Tibetan-style tents are set up to house and feed visitors today. Rongphu monastery lies 7km downvalley.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45641/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45641/ Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:50:38 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/45641/ 28.14110300 86.85148400 <![CDATA[Mountain Circle in south Africa, interresting natural formation]]>

Mountain Circle in south Africa, interresting natural formation
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By: Fugger
@ 2007-12-20 06:21:38]]>

Mountain Circle in south Africa, interresting natural formation
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By: Fugger
@ 2007-12-20 06:21:38]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42371/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42371/ Thu, 20 Dec 2007 06:21:38 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/42371/ -25.25773800 27.09571800 <![CDATA[Giant Snowball]]>

Giant Snowball
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-11-27 13:24:34
A giant snowball formed by snow rolling down a hill. Credit to Micradott at Google Earth Hacks.]]>

Giant Snowball
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-11-27 13:24:34
A giant snowball formed by snow rolling down a hill. Credit to Micradott at Google Earth Hacks.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/41461/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/41461/ Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:24:34 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/41461/ -64.40596500 -62.64733800 <![CDATA[Kippure transmitter site]]>

Kippure transmitter site
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By: boothy443
@ 2007-11-21 20:58:46
Kippure is the oldest television transmission site in the Republic of Ireland, having come on the air in 1961. The transmitter sits atop Kippure Mountain, a granite mountain 2,484 ft in elevation, that straddles the County Dublin and County Wicklow borders.

The site is still in use, being used for the transmission of, on television, RTÉ One and Two, TV3 and TG4, and on the radio side, RTÉ Radio One, 2FM, and Lyric FM, Raidió na Gaeltachta, and Today FM]]>

Gebel Barkal (Jebel Barkal)
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2007-09-30 22:29:12
From Wikipedia:

Jebel Barkal or Gebel Barkal (Arabic: جبل بركل) is a small mountain located some 400 km north of Khartoum, in Sudan, on a large bend of the Nile River, in the region called Nubia. Around 1450 BC, the Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmose III extended his empire to that region and considered Gebel Barkal its southern limit. There, he founded the city of Napata that, about 300 years later, became the capital of the independent kingdom of Kush. The 25th Dynasty Nubian king Piye later greatly enlarged the New Kingdom Temple of Amun in this city and erected his Year 20 Victory stela within it.

The ruins around Gebel Barkal include at least 13 temples and 3 palaces, that were for the first described by european explorers in the 1820’s, although only in 1916 archeological excavations were started by George Reisner under a joint expedition of Harvard University and the Museum of Fine Arts of Boston. From the 1970’s, explorations continued by a team from the University of Rome La Sapienza, under the direction of Sergio Donadoni, that was joined by another team from the Boston Museum, in the 1980’s, under the direction of Timothy Kendall. The larger temples, such that of Amon, are even today considered sacred to the local population.

For these reasons, the mountain, together with the historical city of Napata and other ancient sites, were considered by UNESCO, in 2003, World Heritage Sites.

The mountain is 98 m tall, has a flat top, and apparently was used as a landmark by the traders in the important route between central Africa, Arabia, and Egypt, as the point where it was easier to cross the great river.]]>

Mounted Policeman
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-08-10 11:27:53]]>

Mounted Policeman
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-08-10 11:27:53]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36464/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36464/ Fri, 10 Aug 2007 11:27:53 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36464/ 37.33658900 -121.88906200 <![CDATA[Paramount Iceland]]>

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Paramount Iceland
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By: milwhcky
@ 2007-08-08 14:32:22
Opened in 1940 by the Zamboni family. In 1949, Frank J. Zamboni invented an ice resurfacing vehicle to speed up the amount of time to create a clean ice surface. Over the years, his invention evolved, using this rink as a test area for new ideas.

The rink itself was an innovation of itself, and it's design was patented in 1946. Instead of a grid of pipes under the surface (which caused ripples on the surface), a series of 1/2" thick tanks were the foundation.

Originally an outdoor rink, the southern California weather conditions proved too tough, so it was converted to an indoor facility. Over the years, many improvements have been made to keep it modernized. It is still owned by the Zamboni family.

Zamboni ice resurfacers are still built at the company's nearby headquarters, with over 8500 units sold.]]>

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Round Mountain
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-08-02 11:17:43
Just the shape of almost a perfect cone is enough for the sight, but there is more. The story is that Montezuma's treasure is buried in the base of the hill. Once a year the hill opens up to take a handful and if your too greedy, then the mountain closes up on you. Thus the cross on top is to placate the ghostly apparition of the greedy ones. [txroadrunners.com]]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36102/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36102/ Thu, 02 Aug 2007 11:17:43 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36102/ 29.34622700 -100.88703800 <![CDATA[Fairmount Park Racetrack]]>

Fairmount Park Racetrack
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By: boothy443
@ 2007-07-26 21:31:03]]>

Fairmount Park Racetrack
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By: boothy443
@ 2007-07-26 21:31:03]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/35787/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/35787/ Thu, 26 Jul 2007 21:31:03 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/35787/ 38.66294400 -90.03589900 <![CDATA[Skiing chairlift]]>

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Skiing chairlift
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By: milwhcky
@ 2007-07-20 20:51:24
At the Little Switzerland Ski Area]]>

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Skiing chairlift
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By: milwhcky
@ 2007-07-20 20:51:24
At the Little Switzerland Ski Area]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/35637/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/35637/ Fri, 20 Jul 2007 20:51:24 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/35637/ 43.33663000 -88.27896200 <![CDATA[Mount Thor - world's tallest vertical cliff]]>

Mount Thor - world's tallest vertical cliff

Mount Thor - world's tallest vertical cliff
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-07-06 14:21:53
The west face is the world's tallest vertical cliff - 4100 feet (1250 meters). Thats more than 1000 feet higher than El Cap. It was only first climbed in 1985 after a 33 day effort. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34962/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34962/ Fri, 06 Jul 2007 14:21:53 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34962/ 66.53333300 -65.31666700 <![CDATA[Kaaterskill Falls]]>

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Kaaterskill Falls
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By: milwhcky
@ 2007-06-27 18:47:48
Two tier drop of 260 feet. Located in the Catskill Mountains.]]>

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Kaaterskill Falls
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By: milwhcky
@ 2007-06-27 18:47:48
Two tier drop of 260 feet. Located in the Catskill Mountains.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34738/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34738/ Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:47:48 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/34738/ 42.19273800 -74.06470600 <![CDATA[Helipad on the mountain]]>

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Helipad on the mountain
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By: Effi
@ 2007-05-23 09:31:16]]>

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Helipad on the mountain
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By: Effi
@ 2007-05-23 09:31:16]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/33464/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/33464/ Wed, 23 May 2007 09:31:16 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/33464/ 40.66417300 16.61822300 <![CDATA[Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort]]>

Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-05-21 14:09:38]]>

Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-05-21 14:09:38]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/33261/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/33261/ Mon, 21 May 2007 14:09:38 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/33261/ 50.07774400 -122.96808200 <![CDATA[Mount Kuju]]>

Mount Kuju
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By: milwhcky
@ 2007-05-20 10:05:22
Erupted from October 11, 1995 - March 24, 1996.]]>

Mount Kuju
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By: milwhcky
@ 2007-05-20 10:05:22
Erupted from October 11, 1995 - March 24, 1996.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/33144/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/33144/ Sun, 20 May 2007 10:05:22 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/33144/ 33.09290800 131.23778300 <![CDATA[Rocky Mountain Raceways]]>

Rocky Mountain Raceways
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By: milwhcky
@ 2007-05-18 16:14:32
3/8 mile oval track, 1/4 mile drag strip, and motocross racing facility.]]>

Rocky Mountain Raceways
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By: milwhcky
@ 2007-05-18 16:14:32
3/8 mile oval track, 1/4 mile drag strip, and motocross racing facility.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/33051/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/33051/ Fri, 18 May 2007 16:14:32 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/33051/ 40.71935500 -112.04625600 <![CDATA[Kjerag Cliffs]]>

Kjerag Cliffs
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By: losbeats
@ 2007-04-27 02:49:56
These nearly vertical cliffs rise over 1000m above the Lysefjorden below. This is a very popular BASE jumping site]]>

Kjerag Cliffs
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By: losbeats
@ 2007-04-27 02:49:56
These nearly vertical cliffs rise over 1000m above the Lysefjorden below. This is a very popular BASE jumping site]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32143/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32143/ Fri, 27 Apr 2007 02:49:56 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/32143/ 59.03242900 6.57772100 <![CDATA[Mount Nebo]]>

Mount Nebo
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By: daggerwell
@ 2007-04-08 09:04:03]]>

Mount Nebo
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By: daggerwell
@ 2007-04-08 09:04:03]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/31498/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/31498/ Sun, 08 Apr 2007 09:04:03 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/31498/ 31.76762600 35.72502900 <![CDATA[Skipsea Castle]]>

Skipsea Castle
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-03-13 10:00:52
Skipsea Castle is a Norman Motte and Bailey castle located south of Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England on the B1249 road at Skipsea Brough. All that remains visible today are the earthworks, having been destroyed by the order of Henry III of England

Skipsea Castle was built in and around 1086, in the years following the Norman Conquest by Drogo de la Bouerer, the First Earl of Holderness, in order to defend against Viking raids. He is related to William the Conqueror through marriage to William's cousin, and participated in the Norman Invasion of England. For this, William the Conqueror placed Drogo's name on the "immortal Roll of Honour of Battle Abbey at Senlac or Hasting", and rewarded Drogo with "so-called 'isle' of Holderness".

Although Drogo built the castle, he eventually fled back to Flanders because death of his wife whom he "unhappily killed". Drogo's hasty flight out of England has given rise to the legend that "Drogo murdered his wife by giving her a poison draught which he led her to believe was a love potion. He then rode a fast horse to the king's court, borrowed a large sum of money from William and took ship to the continent before news of his deeds could reach the court. The ghost of a 'lady in white' is said to haunt Castle Hill".

In the 13th century, William de Froz II, Lord of Holderness rebelled against the king. As a result, in 1221 William de Froz II was excommunicated and Skipsea Castle was destroyed. Eventually, William de Froz II reconciled with King Henry III in 1227. Skipsea Castle was returned to William de Froz II, but without any defences. According to local historians, "the gap in the earthwork known as the Scotch Gap is evidence of this".]]>

Schwarzsee
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By: Seatdriver
@ 2007-03-11 06:25:52]]>

Schwarzsee
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By: Seatdriver
@ 2007-03-11 06:25:52]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/30241/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/30241/ Sun, 11 Mar 2007 06:25:52 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/30241/ 45.99116300 7.70959100 <![CDATA[Furkapass]]>

Furkapass
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By: Seatdriver
@ 2007-03-10 12:08:46]]>

Furkapass
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By: Seatdriver
@ 2007-03-10 12:08:46]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/30175/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/30175/ Sat, 10 Mar 2007 12:08:46 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/30175/ 46.57283800 8.41530200 <![CDATA[San Bernardino Pass]]>

San Bernardino Pass
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By: Seatdriver
@ 2007-03-10 12:05:52]]>

San Bernardino Pass
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