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Sometimes it helps to be lucky…

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Dave Olson

It’s not often a story that involves a 800-foot tumble down Mt. Washington includes the phrase “sustained only minor injuries.” But that’s what happened here. Amazing. UPDATE: It also helps to have experienced rescuers nearby. Check out the accident report … Continue reading →

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The blustery day…

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Dave Olson

Temperatures in the 30s and a steady wind (15 mph with gusts reaching 30) made for a cold day on the mountain today, even if that mountain was the relatively modest Mt. Wachusett here in Massachusetts.  (More on that in … Continue reading →

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