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Climbing competition held at Pueblo's YMCA
March 3, 2013 5:33 PM
Kids and adults of all ages take to the climbing wall for a competition in Pueblo. The YMCA in Pueblo hosted the competition, which pitted people against each other in different age groups. Those with the YMCA say it's the perfect sport for kids to try, especially in an environment... more » -
Climbers brought down from Garden of the Gods
June 8, 2011 5:23 PM
Two climbers were brought down safely from the top of one of the formations at Garden of the Gods this afternoon. They were reported at about 300 feet up more than an hour ago. They had no climbing gear. Neither one was injured. Climbers without climbing gear can... more » -
Climbing victim identified
March 16, 2011 6:07 PM
A man found dead yesterday near Helen Hunt Falls has been identified as James Hitchcock. He's a Colorado Springs resident and is believed to have died from a fall while climbing in the area on the southwest side of Colorado Springs. Hitchcock was 54. He had suffered a broken... more » -
Rescues tie up fire resources
October 13, 2010 11:21 PM
Around 3:30 Wednesday afternoon, fire crews make a high angle rescue at Garden of the Gods. Four climbers with no gear got stuck 150 feet up on a ledge. After about an hour and a half all four were rescued with no injuries. But it had a big effect... more » -
Couple dies in fall on Crestone Needle in Colorado
August 2, 2010 8:15 AM
A husband and wife from Texas have been found dead after they went missing on a camping trip in Custer County. The unidentified couple was found dead Sunday afternoon, apparent victims of a climbing fall. Bob Pruiksma, captain of Custer County Search & Rescue, says the couple appeared to... more » -
World-class ice climber dies in Montana avalanche
December 11, 2009 10:17 AM
World-class ice climber Guy Lacelle died in an avalanche during an ice climbing event in southwestern Montana, his sponsor confirmed. John Irvine, the sports marketing manager for Arc'teryx, said he learned of Lacelle's Thursday death from a festival organizer. Arc'teryx makes ice climbing equipment and sponsors Lacelle and is... more »
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