150 Trained Mountain Climbers Stationed in North Tehran Mountains (Payvand Iran News)

Some 150 trained mountain climbers, who are members of Tehran Province Mountain Climbing Board, have been stationed in north Tehran mountains in order to train citizens and prevent accidents along five main routes of north Tehran mountains. -Tehran municipality

Nesconset man rescued after climbing Antarctic mountain (Newsday)

Mountain climber Bob Pospischil, 60, didn't have much trouble two weeks ago making it to the top of the 16,066-foot Vinson Massif, the highest spot in Antarctica.

Local architect recalls 'audacious' adventure (MLive.com)

When Ed Bolt made his New Year's resolutions in 2008, climbing a 14,410-foot mountain wasn't on his list. Bolt, who lives on the west side of Grand Rapids, visited Seattle last August with his wife, Katie.

Haggerty's Hikes: Winter mountain driving (The Daily Sentinel)

A couple weeks ago, daughter Bridgette picked up Mom in Denver and they both came to Grand Junction for Thanksgiving, enjoying a lovely drive west through the mountains.

Weidner: Eight ways to stay psyched and climb harder in 2009 (Colorado Daily)

Now that we’re one week into 2009, you’ve surely thought about specific ways to improve your climbing this year — right? And you’ve no doubt selected some appropriate climbing goals, too.