Charlie Houston, who was part of the first ascent team at 25,643foot Nanda Devi in 1936, has died, Climbing reports. He was 96. Houston was a Replica IWC watches pioneer in altitude research. He wrote influential works on the process of acclimatization for climbers and the health hazards of high altitude, such as pulmonary edema. Aileen TorresThe first Monserrat Volcano HalfMarathon will take place on this island in the East Caribbean Dec. 5, Runners Web reports. The race will be part of the local Carnival festivities. The course will pass through Soufriere Hills, an active volcano. Check out the smoking cone, above.Aileen Torres
The Colorado Division of Wildlife is experimenting with Replica Ulysse Nardin watches electric mats to deter bears from outdoor freezers and dumpsters, the Aspen Times reports. The mat emits 600 volts, but does little harm to the animal because of its low amp. It doesnt present a danger to humans, unless theyre barefoot. “If I was barefoot or peed on it, Id get shocked,” said Bill Dinsmoor, owner of a restaurant in Aspen whos used the mat. “Its not dangerous equipment.”Aileen Torres
Alex Puccio has won the first event in the Spot Series Bouldering Competitions, Rock and Ice reports. Adam Markert won the mens comp for this Replica Vacheron Constantin watches event, called The Gun Show. The series is held at The Spot, a new climbing gym in Boulder. Watch Puccio and other top female climbers in the Finals of the 2009 Mammut Bouldering Champsionships, above.Aileen Torres
