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GRAND COUNTY, Colo. — A man rescued near Berthoud Pass on Wednesday spent the previous night moving around and climbing up and down a tree to stay warm, according to Grand County Search and Rescue officials.

Guang Ming Lang, a 26-year-old Chinese citizen who speaks limited English and is a graduate student at University of Michigan, left the top of Berthoud Pass at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday “with no snow travel equipment, no food, no water, no map or compass, no light source and wearing light-weight clothing and low-cut boots,” authorities said.

The organization was paged at 10:51 p.m. Tuesday; it located Lang after he managed to walk out to U.S. Highway 40 on the west side of the pass. There, he was picked up by a passing motorist who dropped him off when he came upon a Grand County Search and Rescue vehicle parked at the Current Creek trailhead around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Avalanche danger in the Berthoud area was rated considerable, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, which said human-triggered slides were probable.

Lang had just arrived in Colorado with two traveling companions and was bound for Winter Park on vacation. When they arrived at the top of Berthoud Pass he decided to try to climb Colorado Mines Peak.

Lang said that he spent most of the night traveling and was afraid to lay down because he thought that would lower his heart rate and he would not survive.

He was suffering from mild hypothermia and probably had some frostbite on his feet. He was transported to 7 Mile Clinic in Winter Park by ambulance.

Searchers had tracked him to the top of Colorado Mines Peak before losing his tracks on hard, windblown snow and rock. A search team was stationed at the top of the peak through the night in the hopes that Lang would return to the summit.

During the search, two members of Alpine Rescue Team were caught briefly in an avalanche in the Floral Park area but escaped uninjured.

The man rescued near Berthoud Pass Wednesday spent the previous night moving around and climbing up and down a tree to stay warm, according to Grand County Search and Rescue officials.

Guang Ming Lang, a 26-year-old Chinese citizen who speaks limited English and is a graduate student at University of Michigan, “left the top of Berthoud Pass at 6:30 p.m. (Tuesday) with no snow travel equipment, no food, no water, no map or compass, no light source and wearing light-weight clothing and low-cut boots,” according to information provided by GCSAR.

The organization was paged at 10:51 p.m. Tuesday and located Lang after he managed to walk out to US Highway 40 on the west side of the Pass, where he was picked up by a passing motorist who dropped him off when he came upon a GCSAR vehicle parked at the Current Creek trailhead. That was at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Avalanche danger in the Berthoud area was “considerable,” according to the Colorado avalanche information center, which said human-triggered slides were probable.

Lang had just arrived in Colorado with two traveling companions and was bound for Winter Park on vacation. When they arrived at the top of Berthoud Pass he decided to try and climb Colorado Mines Peak.

Lang said that he spent most of the night traveling and was afraid to lay down because he thought that would lower his heart rate and he would not survive.

He was suffering from mild hypothermia and probably had some frostbite on his feet. He was transported to 7 Mile Clinic in Winter Park by ambulance.

Searchers had tracked him to the top of Colorado Mines Peak before losing his tracks on hard, windblown snow and rock. A search team was stationed at the top of the peak through the night in the hopes that Lang would return to the summit.

During the search, two members of Alpine Rescue Team were caught briefly in an avalanche in the Floral Park area. They were not injured, but it was a tense moment for the search crew.

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LONDON, March 6 (Reuters) – Manchester United returned to
the top of the Premier League on Saturday, climbing two points
above Chelsea thanks to a late Paul Scholes winner in a 1-0
victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

United, without the injured Wayne Rooney, were frustrated by
the hosts but eventually broke their resistance after 73 minutes
when Nani’s low cross fell to the former England midfielder who
made no mistake with his 100th Premier League goal.

The champions have 63 points from 29 matches, two more than
Chelsea who are in FA Cup quarter-final action on Sunday.

Third-placed Arsenal are level with Chelsea on 61 points
thanks to a 3-1 victory at home to Burnley.

(Reporting by Martyn Herman; Editing by Ken Ferris

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Mesa Rim Climbing and Fitness Center is celebrating over two years of hard work with a Grand Opening like no other in the industry.

San Diego, Cali. (PRWEB) March 3, 2010 — Mesa Rim Climbing and Fitness Center, Inc., San Diego’s premier indoor climbing and fitness facility, announced today that they will open their doors for the official grand opening this Spring, Saturday, May 22, 2010.

The much anticipated grand opening of Mesa Rim is expected to amass the whole of San Diego’s climbing community and outdoor enthusiasts alike at this unique one-day event. This grand opening is more than just a new business opening their doors – it is a celebration. The event will be host to an incomparable industry event, combining the opening of the region’s largest indoor climbing center with a retailer trade fair dedicated to outdoor adventurers.

Mesa Rim will open their doors May 22nd from 8am-10pm hosting a day of tantalizing activities, starting with the unveiling of their expansive walls to all attendees with a full day of free climbing. Climbers will have the chance to enjoy the nation’s newest and most choice plastic pulling. The 5.13 Invitational, scheduled for opening day, will give spectators a thrill as the community’s finest climbers compete to conquer one of the most difficult indoor rated routes. Not the most difficult rating, but still a challenging route, even for the gifted climber. The day’s events will also include a free specialty retail expo complete with professional demonstrations and climbing community talks from 8am-4pm. The retail expo will bring together the industries finest vendors and local San Diego retailers to producing the icing on the cake for the day’s festivities.

“This expo is all about our climbers. We are celebrating two plus years of hard work. Bob Kain, the Mesa Rim staff, and I want to make this a spectacular event providing an opportunity for the whole community to come together and celebrate.” — Michael Rumack, Mesa Rim Climbing and Fitness Center Owner, General Manager.

Mesa Rim is poised to build more than just a business venture. While Mesa Rim is establishing an incomparable climbing facility, they have also been developing programs designed for the youth of San Diego. They have been diligently working with community groups such as the local YMCAs, and charity foundations like Outdoor Outreach. Mesa Rim is striving to educate and encourage the climbing community of tomorrow by sharing the benefits of climbing and fitness, teaching a balance of physical, mental, and spiritual health.

“We want to set the bar higher not just for climbers, but for individuals. We want to be a part of the recipe to develop the next generation of a health conscience community in San Diego.”– Ranelle Kain, Mesa Rim Climbing and Fitness Center Owner.

The unique grand opening is the start of an amazing business. Mesa Rim plans to expand the community of San Diego climbers and increase the availability of positive youth programs across the county. The 52 ft pinnacles will elevate the climbers experience to new heights, and the 30,000 sq feet of wall space will be a home for all. Everyone attending will be able to celebrate the feeling of success and accomplishment that comes with topping out on our walls, towers, and boulders. Combining studio quality yoga facilities with a comprehensive fitness center will make Mesa Rim the Mecca of all outdoors enthusiasts in training, not just the climbers among us. Southern California’s newest climbing center will start with a brilliant opening and continue to shine from there.

For more information on this subject, to schedule a personal walkthrough, or interview with Co-Owners Bob Kain, Ranelle Kain or Michael Rumack please contact Elizabeth Hartnett at 858.829.9950 – email: elizabeth(at)mesarim(dot)com. Visit us online at www.MesaRim.com

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It was a hot morning — the type of day where the sun melts the ice in your umbrella drink before you can gulp it down.

Good thing I didn’t have a drink.

Instead of sitting on the beach of this tropical paradise, I had decided to spend the last day of my vacation dangling on a sharp rock ledge 15 stories above the beach. A rope and my guide below were the only things preventing catastrophe should I slip.

I had come to Railay Beach, on the southern coast of Thailand along the Andaman Sea, to relax for a few days after trekking through Southeastern Asia.

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I had planned to go sea kayaking, snorkeling, swimming and enjoy the amazing beaches and plenty of waterfront shacks serving drinks. (All things I managed to accomplish.) But the real draw to this seemingly-remote beach community was the limestone cliffs rising out of the sea. They created a phenomenal backdrop that left me constantly wondering: where am I?

Then I learned that the cliffs were one of the top rock climbing destinations in the world. Soon I found myself roaming the rows of waterfront stands, investigating rock climbing tours.

Some establishments seemed a bit fly-by-night … I mean would you really trust your life to a rock climbing outfitter that also doubled as an Internet cafe? I guess it was better than the restaurant next door that also offered to do laundry by the pound. You can only hope they used separate pots.

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TALCA, Chile (AP) – A devastating earthquake has struck Chile, killing more than 120 people.

The latest figure comes from Chile’s president-elect, Sebastian Pinera.

The magnitude-8.8 quake has collapsed buildings and bridges and sent a tsunami racing across the Pacific Ocean.

Roads have been destroyed, and electricity, water and phone lines have been cut to many areas.

In the town of Talca, just 65 miles from the epicenter, Associated Press journalist Roberto Candia said it felt as if a giant had grabbed him and shaken him.

The town’s historic center largely collapsed. Neighbors pulled at least five people from the rubble.

Two-hundred miles away in Chile’s capital, Santiago, a car dangled from a collapsed overpass, the national Fine Arts Museum was badly damaged and an apartment building’s two-story parking lot pancaked, smashing about 50 cars. Several hospitals were evacuated due to damage.

The U.S. Geological Survey says there have been two dozen aftershocks of magnitude 5 or greater and one of 6.9.