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Douglas Perry

Floating Platform Wind Farm Is Changing The Future of Alternative Energy

According to the Huffington Post, for thousands of years, humans have harnessed the wind to power ships on the ocean. Although, when it comes to wind generated electricity, turbines have been confined to being attached to fixed points on the ground and on the shallow seabed. It has been a major restriction, because so much wind is available on the deeper […]

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Douglas Perry | October 24, 2017
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Competitive Skiing Is Thriving In Chile, Ireland, and Pakistan

  What does a training camp for cross-country skiers in Chile, a roller ski marathon event  in Ireland, and the Pakistani ski areas Naltar and Malan Jabba that trains the members of the Ski Federation of Pakistan have in common? They are all part of a new and growing competitive ski industry according to the Federation Internationale De Ski (FIS). The […]

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Douglas Perry | October 17, 2017
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Add This To Your Bucket List: Heli-Skiing in Greenland

Whoa – This must go on the bucket list. Heli-skiing in the unique and pristine environment of Greenland. This will give you many stories to tell on the next lift ride.  A total opportunity to ride on virgin powder. It doesn’t get much better than this. Check out the video.  

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Douglas Perry | October 16, 2017
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Mountain Rescue Aspen Focuses on Backcountry Education and Safety to Save Lives in the Summer

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When it comes to survival and avoiding costly and dangerous summer rescues, Mountain Rescue Aspen (MRA) believes education and preparation before leaving home is the key to safety for summer climbers. That was its message at a recent discussion panel held by the MRA in the mountain community of Pitken County. MRA is a volunteer organization that performs alpine rescues […]

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Douglas Perry | October 13, 2017
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Vail Resorts CEO, Rob Katz, Set Up A $58 Million Charitable Fund For Mountain Communities

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A 58 million charitable fund has been established by Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz. The charitable fund will be used to make non-profit grants for mountain community social service organizations. The money comes from the sale of approximately 114,000 shares of Vail Resort stock, which were sold exercising Katz’ share appreciation rights, SAR, and were due to expire within the […]

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Douglas Perry | October 12, 2017
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Deadly Austrian Alp Range Takes More Lives in August

    The Zillertal Alps Range in Austria claims several dozen mountaineers annually. This year, the deadliest climbing accident so far took three mountaineers. Three German climbers, all over 60, died below the Mannikarscharte Pass near Krimml; a forth German man, who was over 70, survived the accident. He was flown to Salzburg for medical treatment.   The accident happened at […]

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Douglas Perry | September 23, 2017
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