Lovers Abort Round-The-World Flight In Bad Weather
Two young hang glider pilots Jim Campbell and Patty Trusty abandoned plans to circle the Earth after clouds lowered to 600 feet near Santa Cruz. They planned a Cape Canaveral to Scotland route, funding cited at about 50 000 dollars, with encouragement to dreamers and a focus on adventure.
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U S climbers conquer difficult summit route on Cholatse
Six American climbers led by Al Read scaled Mount Cholatse in Nepal, describing the ascent as one of the Himalayas most technically challenging routes. Four Americans reached the summit after April 22, with Dr Peter Hackett forced to drop due to flu. Roskelley and team praised the ice route, deeming it harder than Everest faces, while planning future Everest attempts.
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