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Seventh Son review
I felt bad going after Jupiter Ascending because while it's a deeply flawed film, at least the Wachowskis showed some ambition and sincerity in making it. Click here for my review. I don't feel bad at all about crapping on Seventh Son because it's a cynical piece of cinematic garbage. Full Story
Jeff & Ryan in the window but no Blake
Ryan/ Splash News
Jeff Bridges and Ryan Reynolds continued to work on RIPD in Boston yesterday, shooting at the convention centre and seeming to enjoy each other's company during set tweaks and lighting adjustments and whatever the f-ck it is that takes so goddamn long to literally film a 30 second scene. Day to day, movie making is an excruciatingly slow process. Full Story
Ryan's Boston date with Blake
Radiohead played a show in New York on Thursday. There was a lot of jizzing about Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson being there together and whether or not that means it's a reconciliation. Am told there is NO reconciliation. They've just been able to stay friends, as hard as that is to believe. You know who else was also there Full Story
The Dude on Blu-Ray
Remember when Tara Reid, that f-cking idiot, said earlier this year that there was to be a Big Lebowski 2 and the Coen brothers pretty much called her a f-cking idiot? Ethan Coen: I'm glad she's working on it. We'll watch it when it comes out. Joel Coen: Especially if Tara's in it. Full Story
Garrett is green and...Brad Pitt?
Nope. Don't like the pants. Garrett Hedlund on the cover of W – check out those pants. But it's all good above the waist, right? I'm thinking he may have been a little too green to say no to those pants. Or, maybe he didn't care. Maybe he's all like – I grew up on a ranch, I don't know about these people and their fancy clothes. Full Story
Pippy's asskissing favours
Love these pictures. True Grit premiered last night in Hollywood. You know how it is. Any time the Coen Brothers make a movie it's a major award season event. True Grit is said to be a strong contender. They were calling it a strong contender even last summer. So...guess who showed up? Oh hi Pipsqueak. Full Story
Where's Garrett?
TRON: Legacy premiered in London last night. Both Olivia Wilde and Jeff Bridges were there to support it. Also several members of the Glee cast. But no Garrett Hedlund. With movie budgets these days, overseas markets are a big deal. The UK market is a big deal. And for the film's lead not to show. Full Story
A crusty Clooney makes it up
George Clooney's crusty sh-t at the Oscars was widely noted, and not only on gossip blogs. He and the Italian Queen were way off game that night. Word is, during the ceremony, there was some stank floating between them too. After the awards, he was off to Hawaii, she's now in Rome shooting a movie and has confirmed a part on a US tv show. Full Story
So take a look at me now
That Jeff Bridges post triggered a memory in Naomi W who was kind enough to share it and yes! Totally forgot! OMG, do you remember Against All Odds? I recall there was a hot sex scene in that movie and when it came on pay channel late on a loop at night I used to feel a danger thrill watching it behind my dad's back. Full Story
The Frontrunner
I met Jeff Bridges a few months ago in Toronto during TIFF. He showed up at the Men Who Stare at Goats afterparty and I remember posting on my Twitter right away that he`s a sexy beast. It`s a lot of beard, but there`s something so compelling about him, about the way his eyes crinkle, and how he holds himself, and his cowboy boots and the pants, oh yeah, the pants. Full Story
Pippy's not climbing the mountain
He said he would climb Kilimanjaro for charity, then his girlfriend decided to tag along, but he got booked for a movie so he backed out, and since she doesn't get booked for sh-t, she had to keep at it. Along with Emile Hirsch who was confirmed yesterday as the "surprise" celebrity. Full Story


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Fire department brownouts may be a factor in a fatal New Year's Day fire.
Two University of Cincinnati students were critically injured in the Digby Avenue house fire.
One of the victims, 21-year-old Chad Kohls, succumbed to his injuries Monday. The second victim, Ellen Garner, is still in critical condition.
Cincinnati Fire Department investigators are trying to determine if brownouts hampered firefighters trying to get to the fire in time.
"Two of the companies that are on the initial alarm box for that area were browned out," said Matt Alter of the Cincinnati Firefighters Union, Local 48.
CFD also needs to determine if the home was up to code.
Investigators said they believe the cause of the fire was an electrical heater that was left too close to some bedding.
The preliminary results of the investigation are expected to come either Wednesday or Thursday.
Department officials said CFD routinely starts every day at 88 percent efficiency because of the number of daily brownouts.

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- Superb high-level Andean trekking holiday
- The scene of Jo Simpson`s book, `Touching the Void`
- Experience indigenous Quechua Indian culture
- Off the beaten track trekking holiday in Peru
Peru's Cordillera Huayhuash, together with its larger and better-known northern neighbour, the Cordillera Blanca, provides arguably the best trekking and climbing in the whole of South America and the perfect area for a high level trekking holiday. The compact massif of the Huayhuash is famed for its dramatic mountain scenery, typified by fluted ice faces and knife-edge ridges. A stunning high-level trail makes an improbable circuit of this mountain group and provides trekking on a Himalayan scale. The area of the Huayhuash is also abundant in mineral wealth and every year new mining roads appear in the mountains. Our local knowledge and contacts in this area from more than 14 years of continuous operation, mean that we can adapt and maintain a flexible itinerary to avoid these roads. Presenting a rewarding challenge to regular hillwalkers, KE's unique variation of this classic trek crosses a succession of high passes and takes us into remote valleys for views of Peru's highest peaks, including Yerupaja (6634m) and Huascaran (6768m). We also visit Siula Grande, scene of Joe Simpson's 'Touching the Void' epic. Towards the end of the trek, there is the option to make the straightforward ascent of Cerro Jyamy (5200m), which affords views of the entire range. With superb campsites beside green glacial lakes and the charming company of our Quechua Indian crew, this trip offers a fantastic South American experience.
Is this holiday for you?
This trekking holiday in the remote high valleys of the Cordillera Huayhuash involves a variety of trekking conditions, ranging from good trails between villages in the sparsely inhabited high valleys on the perimeter of the Huayhuash, to steep paths across scree on the approach to the highest passes on our route. It is possible that the highest passes may have a light covering of snow. This is a remote area, and the trekking is sustained and challenging on account of its overall length and the high alpine terrain, together with the many high passes on our route. The days are often long, with walking times of 7 hours plus. As there are so few trekkers on the route, the trails are often rocky and ill-defined making for more difficult walking. Please note that a considerable amount of time is spent at altitudes in excess of 4500m. We have allowed time for acclimatisation prior to setting off on trek from Huaraz and there is 1 rest / exploration day built into the itinerary.
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- Meet at the group hotel in Lima. Transfers from Lima Airport are provided during the day.
- Drive to Huaraz (3091m), taking in a section of the Pan American Highway.
- Acclimatisation day in Huaraz (3091m).
- Additional acclimatisation day around Huaraz.
- Drive to Quero, meet support crew. Short walk to Marhuay (3700m) for first night camping.
- Trek from Marhuay to the Valley of the Condors (4170m).
- Trek over two passes, the highest - Punta Sacsa (4750m), to camp above Quartlehuin (4200m).
- Trek across the Cacanampunta Pass (4700m) to Janca below Laguna Mitacocha (4200m).
- Trek to the spectacular camp at Laguna Carhuacocha (4200m).
- Trek to Huayhuash Village (4350m).
- Using local routes we trek to camp below Trapecio (4500m).
- Trek across the Punta Trapecio (5000m) past azure lakes to camp at (4500m).
- Trek to Cototambo at the end of the Quanacpatay Valley (5000m).
- Contingency day or rest day. Optional walk to Siula Grande Base Camp.
- Trek to the foot of the Punta Tarpush (4800m).
- Trek to camp at 4500m, optional ascent of Cerro Jyamy (5000m).
- Trek to Punta Jahuacocha (4850m), maybe see some Condors. Descent to Quebrada Whacrish camp (4350m).
- Trek to Laguna Jahuacocha either directly or via a high pass.
- Cross the final pass, Punta Llamac (4400m), descend to the road head. Drive to Huaraz.
- Drive to Lima.
- Departure day. Lima Airport transfers are provided during the day time.
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Map & Itinerary
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Holiday Itinerary
Meet at the group hotel in Lima. Transfers from Lima Airport are provided during the day.
Meet at the group hotel in Lima, situated in the modern Miraflores district of the city. A complimentary airport transfer is provided for all clients arriving in Lima between 9am and 10pm. We meet our trip leader who will give an informal briefing on the days ahead. KE Land Only services begin with the overnight at the group hotel.
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Drive to Huaraz (3091m), taking in a section of the Pan American Highway.
An early morning departure for the 8-hour drive in a comfortable bus to the town of Huaraz, which is the capital of the district known as Ancash. Our route follows the Pan American Highway to Pativilca, where we head inland, climbing from sea level to the pass called Punta Conococha at an altitude of 4100 metres in just 3 hours driving. From the pass, we have our first views of the peaks of the Huayhuash. Dropping down from the pass, we continue to Huaraz, where we check in to the Hostal Columba which is a beautiful old Hacienda owned by one of the oldest families in Huaraz. Altitude: 3091 metres.
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Acclimatisation day in Huaraz (3091m).
A sightseeing and acclimatisation day in Huaraz. An easy 2-hour walk above the town, either taking a picnic or returning to town for lunch. We can also take the opportunity to visit the local craft market, which is set up each evening along the main thoroughfare of the Luzuriaga. The best goods on offer are excellent, locally made woollen and leather items.
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Additional acclimatisation day around Huaraz.
Today we have the option to make the 5-hour round trip to a viewpoint, Quebrada Llaca, which will provide us with fantastic views of lots of impressive peaks: Ranraopalca, Vallunaraju, Oschapalca and a host of other peaks in the area. Return to Huaraz.
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Drive to Quero, meet support crew. Short walk to Marhuay (3700m) for first night camping.
Leaving Huaraz and heading south, we make the 2 hour drive to the small town of Chiquian (3400m). We now follow a rough road with good views of Yerupaja, the highest peak of the Huayhuash and the second highest in Peru. Crossing the low point of the entire route at the Cora Bridge (2700m), we continue driving to Quero (this depends on the state of the new road) where we meet our arrieros and burros. On this part of our route it can be very hot - up to 25°C. From here, we trek to Marhuay (3700m) where we camp in the grounds of the school.
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Trek from Marhuay to the Valley of the Condors (4170m).
From our camp, we begin a gradual ascent alongside the Rio Radiash to enter the Quebrada Radiash, where we make camp (4170m). Before lunch, there are a couple of hills above camp to tackle to assist with further acclimatisation.
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Time 2 - 3 hrs trekking
Trek over two passes, the highest - Punta Sacsa (4750m), to camp above Quartlehuin (4200m).
This diversion from the main Huayhuash trail takes us into some pretty wild country, making a gradual ascent to the first of two passes, Punta Milau (4660m). From the pass, we descend a short distance and then re-ascend and follow a rising traverse where we continue to the second pass, Punta Sacsa (4750m). From the pass we descend to our lunch spot From here we have a short ascent over a small ridge and from here a long descent then takes us to camp at 4200 metres, set near to the stone corals of Quartlehuin, which is home to some of our trekking crew. Fantastic views of Yerapaja, Rondoy and Jirishanka.
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Time 7 hrs trekking
Trek across the Cacanampunta Pass (4700m) to Janca below Laguna Mitacocha (4200m).
Today we cross the pass known as Cacanampunta, at an altitude of 4700 metres. This pass is at the northern extremity of the Huayhuash range and also marks the continental divide, with all rivers to the east flowing away towards the Amazon Basin. A short steep hike on a zig-zag trail takes us up to the pass. After a rest stop at the top, we descend to the broad valley known as the Quebrada Caliente and then turn into a tributary valley that leads to Laguna Mitacocha (4200m). We set up camp at Janca, below the lake. An impressive ring of peaks rises up to the south of our camp, with the largest and most striking being Jirishanca (6126m). In the afternoon there is time to explore the area. The glacial blue lake is famous for its bird life, with flocks of Andean geese and ibis. With luck our crew will have had time to catch some trout for dinner.
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Time 5 hrs trekking
Trek to the spectacular camp at Laguna Carhuacocha (4200m).
We descend from our camp to the Quebrada Caliente and follow the broad grassy valley in a south-easterly direction until we are obliged to begin our climb up to the next pass, the Carhuac (4650m). There are close-up views of the rounded summit snowfields of Yerupaja (6634m) from the crest of the Carhuac. The pass itself is an excellent area for fossils and for those with extra energy there is a small hill nearby which affords dramatic views of Siula Grande (a peak made famous by Joe Simpson's best-selling book, `Touching the Void`). On our descent to our overnight stopping place at Laguna Carhuacocha, there are excellent panoramic views of many of the Huayhuash peaks. We camp above the lake at 4200 metres. This spectacular camp is the best on the east side of range, lying beneath the stunning peaks of Yerupaja and Jirishanca. We may use our spare day here, depending on acclimatisation, weather and the general welfare of the group.
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Time 5 hrs trekking
Trek to Huayhuash Village (4350m).
We have a choice of routes today. The first option follows a rough trail to cross a steep pass to Punta Suila (4800m) via some lakes with stunning views of the surrounding peaks. Alternatively we can follow the normal route across the Punta Carnicero (4600m), which is situated between Laguna Atocshaicho and the peaks of Trapecio and Carnicero, 'The Butcher'. Both routes make for a long but spectacular day's trekking. On the way, we are likely to encounter local shepherds and their flocks in high valleys reminiscent of the European Alps. We camp at the small hamlet of Huayhuash at an altitude of 4350 metres. This valley is home to herds of vicuna, a wild cousin of the alpaca and llama.
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Time 7 - 8 hrs trekking
Using local routes we trek to camp below Trapecio (4500m).
For the next 3 days, we use our local knowledge to deviate from the 'normal route' and seek out the very best of the 'hidden' Huayhuash. Leaving behind the few huts and corrals that make up the seasonal settlement of Huayhuash, we begin a steady ascent to a pass above the village. From this pass, we have superb views of the peaks of the Cordillera Raura that lie to the south of us. From the pass we descend to our camp (4500m) below Trapecio.
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Trek across the Punta Trapecio (5000m) past azure lakes to camp at (4500m).
A steep two hour ascent from our camping place will bring us to the crest of the Punta Trapecipo, at 5000 metres, with the reward of brilliant views of the Huayhuash to the north and the Raura peaks to the south. The hanging glaciers of the peaks are just above us. We have the option of ascending a small hill to 5170 metres for tremendous views of Siula Grande and Sarapao - some of the best views on the trek. After stopping to admire the views, we descend the scree slopes below the pass. This steep descent leads to the lunch spot below Puscanturpa and above stunning azure lakes. From here we trek to our camp (4500m).
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Trek to Cototambo at the end of the Quanacpatay Valley (5000m).
Depending on local conditions, we have two options today. We can trek directly down the Quanacpatay Valley or we can cross another pass at around 5000 metres with some of the most fantastic views of Laguna Sarapo and Laguna Jurau. The ascent to the pass is steep and there is not much of a trail but the effort is well worth it. We usually see vicuna and there is often a condor flying overhead. From the pass we make our descent to Cototambo at the end of the Quanacpatay Valley.
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Contingency day or rest day. Optional walk to Siula Grande Base Camp.
A well earned rest day. This is a good time to catch up on diaries and laundry or to simply relax in this superb setting. For those with boundless energy there is the option of trekking up to Siula Grande Base camp, or even higher to the crest of the Passo Seria at 5200m. This is also a contingency day to be used in the event of delay or diversion to our intended trekking schedule at the leader's discretion. Please note that the contingency day may actually be taken earlier in the trek at Carhuacocha, depending upon the group - the leader will make this decision.
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Trek to the foot of the Punta Tarpush (4800m).
Today we trek down valley until reaching the village of Huyapplla and then a long climb up to reach Whatia below the Punta Tarpush (4800m). We camp at Whatia.
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Time 6 - 7 hrs trekking
Trek to camp at 4500m, optional ascent of Cerro Jyamy (5000m).
Climbing up to the Punta Tarpush, we take the opportunity to make an ascent of Cerro Jyamy from the pass. This climb takes us across easy scree slopes to reach the ridge line and then we follow an easy-angled slope to the top. From the summit, at around 5000 metres, there are incredible views of the whole range and we should also see Huascaran and the peaks of the distant Cordillera Blanca. We descend via a ridge-line to a lovely camping place below a number of small lakes. Altitude at camp 4500 metres.
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Time 5 - 6 hrs trekking
Trek to Punta Jahuacocha (4850m), maybe see some Condors. Descent to Quebrada Whacrish camp (4350m).
An easy trek leads downhill through a small forest of wildly contorted quenual trees to the base of the next pass. A zig-zagging trail then takes us to the Punta Jahuacocha (4850m) and above the pass an optional scramble takes us to a small peak with magical views of the Huayhuash. For the past 5 or 6 years there has been a family of condors living amongst the rocks of another small peak at the pass and it is well worth hanging out to watch them play on the thermals. A steep descent takes us to Quebrada Whacrish where we camp with views of Tsacra peaks 4350m.
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Trek to Laguna Jahuacocha either directly or via a high pass.
We have the option of crossing another pass set below Rasac and Yerapahaha to reach Jahuacocha with absolutely magical views in all directions before a long descent leads us to the Laguna Jahuacocha and a fantastic camp with one of the best views in South America. For those who want an easier day there is the option of going direct to camp with the trek crew.
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Cross the final pass, Punta Llamac (4400m), descend to the road head. Drive to Huaraz.
After an early breakfast we cross the final pass of the route, the Punta Llamac (4400m) which provides us with our last views of the big peaks. We make our final descent to reach the road-head at Llamac (3250m), where we say goodbye to our trek crew and meet our vehicles for the 5 hour drive back to Huaraz. Arriving in Huaraz we check into our hotel and have time to clean up before going out for dinner.
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Drive to Lima.
After an early start, we set off for the drive back to Lima. Arriving in the late afternoon, we check in to the group hotel.
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Departure day. Lima Airport transfers are provided during the day time.
Depending on flight schedules the morning is free for independent sightseeing in the Peruvian capital. KE Land Only package services end after breakfast. Airport transfers will be arranged for clients departing between 9am and 10pm.
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Holiday Information
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What's included
- An experienced KE Leader
- Lima transfers (on days of group arrival and departure)
- All land transport involved in the itinerary
- All accommodation as described in the trip dossier
- Meals as detailed in the Meal Plan
- A full service on trek including food and all equipment (excluding personal equipment)
What's not included
- Travel Insurance
- Visa (if applicable)
- Tips for trek staff
- Airport transfers other than on days of group arrival and departure
- Lima Airport departure tax (if applicable)
- Some meals as detailed in the Meal Plan
- Miscellaneous expenses - drinks and souvenirs etc.
On trek, the food is a mixture of local and European-style, all purchased in Peru and cooked for us by highly trained trek cooks. In Lima and Huaraz there are a wide range of restaurants cafes and bars serving excellent and varied cuisine.
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A Typical Day
A typical day starts with an early morning brew and a bowl of hot washing water brought to your tent at about 6.30 a.m. After a hot breakfast (porridge, pancakes or omelette with plenty of toast and home-made jam) during which camp will be struck and the donkeys will be given their loads, we start walking in the pleasant cool of the morning. We usually walk for about 3 hours in the morning. Lunch is usually a picnic - and a chance for more excellent food from our cook team - bread, cheeses, cold meats, avocado and plenty to drink. Lunch takes about an hour or so and offers a chance for a little siesta! We aim to pitch camp for the night by 3 or 4 p.m., ie. well before dusk. Dinner is served in the mess tent at around 7.00 p.m. and is a delicious three course meal. The cooks never fail to impress! Dinner is a good time to socialise and to talk over the events of the day. We are usually in bed by 9.00 pm - plenty of time to re-charge the batteries before the next day's walk.
Group Leader & Support Staff
Spending Money
We estimate that $400 will be sufficient for your personal spending including the above non-included meals, and also for tips to drivers, trek crew and local guides, and other incidental expenses such as refreshments. If you intend to buy expensive souvenirs you should budget accordingly. It is not necessary to purchase local currency (Peruvian Soles) prior to travel. You can also use your credit card to get cash from cash machines at the banks in Lima. Credit cards can also be used to purchase goods and to pay for meals in Lima. If you are bringing your travel money with you, we recommend that you bring this in the form of US dollars in cash. Please be aware that it is more difficult to change money (especially travellers cheques) in Huaraz.
Guidance on Tipping
Tipping is common in Peru, however you must remember that it is voluntary, and how much you give depends on how you feel about the service you have received. Airport baggage carriers are the only exception and tipping is compulsory. These people are unwaged and make a living by carrying your luggage. The general rule is 1 or 2 soles per bag. For hotel staff, tipping is not expected, but is welcome. For hotel porters 1 or 2 soles per bag is reasonable. Drivers of standard taxis do not usually expect a tip. As with most countries, it is usual to tip in restaurants and 10% is expected for good service. For the support crew on trek (guides, cooks, porters etc.), it is recommended that each client contributes around £80 to £100 to a group tipping pool.
Baggage Allowance
Your baggage on trek will be carried by pack animals. Whilst trekking the packed weight of your trek bag should be no more than 15 kgs. It is possible to leave travel clothes or other items not required on trek at the group hotel in Huaraz.
KE Trek Bag
All KE clients will receive a FREE KE trek bag. These have been specially made to stand up to the rigours of adventure travel. Your KE bag will be posted to you when your trip is guaranteed to run or on receipt of your booking if the trip is already guaranteed. If you have travelled with us before and already have a KE trek bag you can select an alternative free gift in the booking process.
This holiday involves going to very high altitude. During the course of the trek you will be spending all, with the exception of a single night above 4000 metres and/or trekking to 5000 metres or above. This is not something that you should worry about; the human body is quite capable of adapting to a very wide range of altitudes, but it is important that we follow some simple rules in order to acclimatise successfully. Before coming on this holiday you should read the advice on trekking at high altitude on our website which can be viewed via the link below. Unless you have previous experience of trekking above 4000 metres you should consult one of our trekking experts at the KE office before embarking on this holiday. On this trip we carry a portable altitude chamber (PAC-bag) and/or bottled oxygen for use in emergencies. www.keadventure.com/page/altitude.html
Equipment List
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. The packed weight of your trek bag whilst trekking should be no more than 15 kgs.
You must bring the following items:
- Hiking boots
- Gaiters
- Socks
- Trekking trousers
- Waterproof over-trousers
- Underwear
- Thermal baselayer - leggings
- Thermal baselayer shirts (2 short sleeve, 2 long sleeve)
- Casual shirts and/or T-shirts
- Fleece jacket or warm jumper
- Waterproof jacket
- Warm jacket (eg: down)
- Sunhat
- Warm hat
- Sunglasses
- Lightweight thermal gloves
- Warmer gloves or mittens
- Daypack 30 - 40 litres
- Headtorch and spare batteries
- Basic First Aid Kit including: Antiseptic, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), Diamox, painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite).
- Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
- Water bottles 1 Litre (x2)
- Washbag and toiletries
- Antibacterial handwash
- Small towel
- Sleeping bag (comfort rated -20°C)*
- Sleeping bag liner
- Thermarest or foam camping mattress*
- Plastic liners / bags (to keep trekbag and daypack contents dry)
- Small padlock (to lock your KE trek bag)
Mountaineering Equipment:
Walking ice-axe (60 -75 cms.) *
The following items are optional:
- Trainers or similar for traveling and camp use
- Travel clothes
- Trekking poles
- Spare laces
- Insect repellant (75 – 100% DEET)
- Pocket-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
- Repair kit – (eg. needle, thread, duct tape)
- Camera
Notes:This trip involves the crossing of several potentially snow-covered passes and includes the option of ascending to the viewpoint, Cerro Jyamy.For this trip you must bring EITHER a 'walking' ice axe or a set of trekking poles. This is a safety measure only for the crossing of the passes and you will not necessarily be required to use this equipment. In certain conditions, the trip leader may issue 'instep' crampons to group members for these crossings. These are small lightweight crampons, which can quickly and easily be attached to any kind of walking boot. These in–step crampons are provided by KE.
Equipment hire: Items marked * can be hired / rented through KE Adventure Travel. Please make all requests at least 6 weeks prior to the trip departure date. All hire / rental equipment will be issued in Peru and you must make sure there is room in your trek bag for this.
PHD Gear AdvisorPHD specialise in cold weather equipment, from the world's lightest right up to the most protective for Everest or the Poles. It's a large range. So to help you choose what you need to keep you warm, PHD have listed the gear that is appropriate for this expedition.
>> Click here to go to the PHD Gear Advisor for Peru's Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit
Group Size and Holiday Status
For each holiday there is a minimum number of participants required to enable it to go ahead. Once the minimum number is reached, the trip status will change from 'Available' to 'Guaranteed to run'. You can check the trip status for each departure in 'Dates and Prices' table. Other than in exceptional circumstances, we will not cancel a trip once it has achieved this guaranteed to run status and so you are free to proceed with your international flight booking and other travel arrangements.
Passport & Visas
A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required. The information that we provide is for UK passport holders. Please check the relevant embassy or consulate for other nationalities. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and visas for your holiday. Visa requirements and charges are subject to change without notice. If you are travelling outside the EU you should have at least 2 blank pages in your passport for each country that you visit.
Visa Peru
UK and USA passport holders do not require a visa for short stays. Keep the immigration paper given to you on arrival in a safe place, as you will need to show this on departure.
Transit via USA
You will require an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation), and you must get this before boarding any US-bound aircraft or ship, or entering on a land border. The fee is USD$14 and you should apply for it at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/. With the ESTA complete, the majority of British Citizen passport holders can enter the US under the Visa Waiver Programme, VWP. As of 1st April 2016 you will be required to have a passport with an intergrated chip. Note that if you have travelled to Iraq, Syria, Iran or Sudan in the last 5yrs you will have to apply for a visa.
NOTE: This is required if you are transiting through the USA
Transit via Canada
From 15 March 2016
All citizens (except for USA citizens) will require an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorisation), and you must get this before boarding any Canada-bound aircraft or ship, or entering on a land border. The fee is CAD$7 and you should apply for it at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta-start.asp
NOTE: This is required if you are transiting through Canada
Health & Vaccinations
You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you require any specific vaccinations or other preventive measures. You should be up to date with routine courses and boosters as recommended in the UK e.g. diphtheria-tetanus-polio and measles-mumps-rubella, along with hepatitis A and typhoid. Malarial prophylaxis is not usually required for trips in the mountains, however if you are visiting rural and remote low lying areas then they might be necessary. On holidays to more remote areas you should also have a dentist check up. A good online resource is Travel Health Pro.
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Preparing For Your Trip
It makes a lot of sense to spend some time before coming on a trekking or climbing trip getting some additional exercise. The fitter you are, after all, the more enjoyable you will find the experience. Our treks can be physically demanding, but more as a result of altitude and terrain than distances walked. We would suggest that you adopt a weekly exercise regime. Running, cycling and swimming are good for developing aerobic fitness and better stamina. You should gradually increase your exercise leading up to departure, and in the month before setting off, we suggest that you try to fit in a number of long walks in hilly country.
Know before you go
As a reputable tour operator, KE supports the British Foreign & Commonwealth Offices 'Know before you go' campaign to enable British citizens to prepare for their journeys overseas, and we recommend that all KE travellers take a look at the FCO Travel Advice for their chosen destination on the official FCO website: www.fco.gov.uk. North Americans can also check out the U.S. Department of State website: www.travel.state.gov for essential travel advice and tips.
KE treat the safety and security of all clients as the most important aspect of any trip we organise. We would not run any trip that we did not consider reasonably safe. Should the FCO advise against travel for any reason, we will contact everyone booked to travel to discuss the situation. We receive regular updates direct from the FCO and are in constant touch with our contacts on the ground. If you have any questions about government travel advice, please call our office.
The Southern Hemisphere winter season of April through to October is the optimum period for trekking in this part of Peru. We can expect the days to be warm and generally sunny, with temperatures between 12 and 20°C above c. 3500 metres. during this season, the night-time temperatures will fall below freezing. At our highest camps we might experience night-time temperatures as low as -5°C. Even though this is winter, Lima is only 12 degrees south of the equator, and the daytime temperatures in the capital will be 20 to 25°C, with quite cool nights.
Trekking and Climbing in the Andes. Kate Harper and Val Pitkethly.
Flight of the Condor. Michael Andrews.
The Conquest of the Incas. John Hemming (MacMillan)
Peru - the Rough Guide. Dilwyn Jenkins.
The Andes. Time Life Books.
The Andes are Prickly. Martin Slessor.
Touching the Void. Joe Simpson
Latin America Spanish Phrasebook. Lonely Planet.
Cordillera Huayhuash Map. 1:50,000. Peaks & Places Publishing, 2004.Derived from 2003 satellite imagery this 2004 edition has 6 colours with shaded relief, a 25m contour interval, and shows access roads, trails, and is GPS ready with a 1km UTM/WGS84 grid and pre-marked control points. Printed on glossy paper at 27"x39" - folding to 4.5" x 8", this is a very attractive map at a good scale for following the route on the ground.
Extend Your Holiday
Extend Your Holiday
When booking your holiday, you will be able to 'add an extension option'.
Once we have received your booking we will contact you to discuss additional services required for the extension and to take any additional deposit.
Visit Tambopata National Reserve, a haven of pristine Amazon wilderness where the river provides access to an uninhabited and vast 2.5 million acre area, home to the Amazon's five top predators – Jaguar, Giant Otter, Black Caiman, Harpy Eagle and Anaconda. It is a short flight to Puerto Maldonado, and then a ride in a motorised canoe to our jungle lodge. Highlights are the macaw clay-lick, otters, monkeys and an array of colourful birds.
Peru Rainforest Extension
From $700 per person
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- Sharing Price from: $700.00
- Single Traveller Price from: $950.00
- Single Room Supplement from: $220.00
- Deposit: $200.00 per person
Arrive in Puerto Maldonado. Transfer by road, boat (on Tambopata River), and on foot (3 hrs in total) to your jungle lodge.
Meals L D
Wildlife Reserve. Jungle walks and river trips. Overnight at the jungle lodge.
Meals B L D
Wildlife Reserve. Jungle walks and river trips. Overnight at the jungle lodge.
Meals B L D
Transfer to Puerto Maldonado airport for return flight to Cusco or Lima. (Services end at Puerto Maldonado airport.)
Meals B
What's included
- Associated transfers
- All transport required by the itinerary
- 3 nights accommodation at a jungle lodge
- Full programme of guided walks and activities
- Meals as stated in the itinerary
What's not included
- Internal fights
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Miscellaneous personal expenses
- Drinks
- Souvenirs etc.
The ruins of Machu Picchu, rediscovered in 1911, after 500 years under dense vegetation, are one of the man-made wonders of the world. This itinerary also includes time for sightseeing in and around this former Inca capital of Cusco, which is renowned for the wealth of its Inca stonework and for its extravagant Spanish Colonial architecture. We then take the scenic train to Machu Picchu for a full day guided sightseeing tour of this incredible Inca city before returning to Cusco for a final evening.
Machu Picchu and Cusco Extension
From $950 per person
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- Sharing Price from: $1510.00
- Single Traveller Price from: $2230.00
- Single Room Supplement from: $240.00
- Deposit: $200.00 per person
Arrive in Cusco. Transfer to our hotel in the city, the Casa Andina Classic (or similar).
Morning sightseeing tour of Cusco and the main ruin sites. In the afternoon we'll drive to Ollantaytambo, in the Sacred Valley of Incas . Overnight at the Hotel El Albergue or similar.
Meals B
Take the tourist train to Aguas Calientes and then the bus up to visit Machhu Picchu. Mid to late afternoon return by train to Ollantaytambo and transfer by private vehicle to Cusco. Transfer to hotel.
Meals B
Transfer to airport.
Meals B
What's included
- English speaking local guide
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in a centrally located 3-star hotel in Cusco
- 1 night hotel in Ollantaytambo
- Meals specified in the itinerary
- Guided sightseeing tours in Cusco the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
- All permits and entrance fees
- All transport required by the itinerary.
What's not included
- Flights to/from Cusco
- Airport departure taxes
- Tips to local staff
- Miscellaneous personal expenses
- Drinks
- Souvenirs etc.
The Galapagos Islands are said to be the crown jewels of the natural world. These paradise islands have a mythological status following Charles Darwin's visit in 1835. Blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, albatross, giant tortoises, seals,turtles, dinosaur-like marine and land iguanas are just a few of the species you will encounter. Part of the magic of the Galapagos is getting up close to the wildlife that has lost all fear of man. Please call us for an accurate quote for your departure.
Galapagos Islands Extension
From $2940 per person
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- Sharing Price from: $2940.00
- Deposit: $1200.00 per person
Fly from Quito to Baltra Airport in the Galapagos Islands. On arrival we transfer (10 minutes) to the pier and board our boat. After settling in, we visit the Charles Darwin Research Centre on Santa Cruz and the relatives of Lonesome George at the giant tortoise breeding program.
Meals L D
Today we visit the volcano Island of Rabida, exploring the lagoons and birdlife. After a wet landing at Chinese Hat we encounter sea lions before spending around an hour hiking, arriving at the top we enjoy the stunning views of the surround islands. There is ample opportunity to see the marina iguanas, the red frigate birds and blue-footed boobies. Second night onboard.
Meals B L D
Our destination today is Genovesa Island, considered one of the wildest and untouched islands within the national park. We go ashore and climb the stone-carved 'Prince Philip´s Steps' to a wide plateau which is the nesting site for several species of birds including red and blue-footed boobies, nazca boobies, great frigate birds, red-billed tropic birds and bahama ducks.
Meals B L D
Arriving at Bartolome Island we ascend to a look out point, and admire the views of Sullivan Bay and the famous needle shaped Pinnacle Rock. The beaches here boast great snorkelling points, allowing exploration of the underwater world. In the afternoon you visit the Black Turtle Cove, a nesting site for marine turtles. Third night onboard.
Meals B L D
After a dry landing, we have a short walk along the coast of the northernmost island of Seymour with it's prolific birdlife. We transfer to Baltra Airport for the flight to Quito.
Meals B
What's included
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Internal flights to/from Baltra and associated airport transfers
- 4 nights double or twin berth cabin on full board basis
- 5 day cruise on a Tourist Class boat
- Galapagos guide
What's not included
- Galapagos National Park entrance $100 per person (must be paid locally in cash)
- Transit control card $10 per person (must be paid locally in cash)
- Tips of local staff
- Miscellaneous expenses - drinks and souvenirs etc
The city of Arequipa lies below the edge of the Altiplano in Southern Peru. This 'White City' is surrounded by impressive volcanoes and is a rich mixture of indigenous and Spanish influences. Nearby is the natural wonder of the Colca Canyon, one of the world's deepest canyons and home to many Andean Condors. The area is also well known for its vibrant indigenous culture and locally produced handicrafts. A visit is a great way to experience Southern Peruvian culture.
Arequipa and the Colca Canyon
From $700 per person
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Price Guide
- Sharing Price from: $700.00
- Single Traveller Price from: $1215.00
- Single Room Supplement from: $185.00
- Deposit: $200.00 per person
Arrive in the city of Arequipa and transfer to Hotel Casa Andina Classic.
We spend the day in Arequipa and have a city tour including a visit to the Santa Catalina Convent. Overnight in Hotel Casa Andina Classic.
Meals B
Today we take the fascinating drive to the Colca Canyon area - we will have dramatic views of volcanoes and hopefully spot some small herds of vicuña, the smallest of all the camelids. Overnight Hotel Casa Andina Classic in the town of Chivay. There may also be time to visit the hot springs in Chivay (optional).
Meals B L
Colca Canyon visit including the Cruz del Condor 'mirador' where we get the best chance of seeing Andean condor. In the afternoon we return to Arequipa. Overnight in Hotel Casa Andina Classic.
Meals B L
After breakfast we transfer to the airport, where services end.
Meals B
What's included
- English speaking local guide
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in a centrally located 3-star hotel in Arequipa
- 1 night hotel in Chivay
- Meals specified in the itinerary
- Guided sightseeing tour in Arequipa and the Colca Canyon Area
- Entrance fee to Santa Catalina Convent
- All transport required by the itinerary
What's not included
- Dinners
- Flights/transport to and from Arequipa
- Airport departure taxes
- Tips
- Miscellaneous personal expenses
- Drinks
- Souvenirs etc.
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DEAR JOAN: I have a serious problem with pigeons destroying a new composition roof.
The tar and gravel roof was replaced (they were nesting on it and displacing the gravel). The roof was old, so I replaced it with a composition roof, which did away with any entries. But the birds are back and working on the composition roof.
They are not being fed, although someone else might be feeding them. The city has no laws against feeding them and I have no idea who is doing it.
Any help you or readers could give me would be greatly appreciated.
DEAR MARY: Because your roof has a history as a nesting site, it makes it more difficult to discourage birds that consider the roof their own. Difficult, but not impossible.
There are a number of products on the market that you can buy. Metal and plastic spikes, coils of wire, chicken wire, netting, shock wires, scarecrows (devices that move and make noise) and chemical repellents. Any one of these products will work, but the key is finding the one that will work for you.
I'd do an Internet search -- look for "bird deterrents" -- to see what's available, what matches your roof and your problem, and what fits into your budget. You've already made a hefty investment by replacing the roof, so don't try to go too cheaply on the fix. On the other hand, it's not like you're facing a Hitchcockian onslaught.
Some people will tell you to stick a plastic owl on your roof. This will probably work for a day or so until the birds figure out it's not real and poses no threat. Some recommend feeding scrub jays and crows and allow these aggressive birds to drive away the pigeons. This could work, but then you've got jays and crows to contend with.
If readers have suggestions for what's worked for them, let me know and I'll share.
DEAR JOAN: I fostered three cats that were about 5 months old. Not sure what I was thinking, but I decided to keep all three. Now I have foster's remorse.
I can't keep them off my kitchen counters, table, bedroom furniture. It's driving me crazy. They are not kittens anymore. They are about 2 years old. I have tried everything I know.
They know that they are not supposed to be up there. I love them, but I want them to behave.
DEAR KAREN: You say you've tried everything, but I don't know what that everything is. Here are some ideas, though.
Place mouse traps on countertops, tables and bedroom furniture, and then cover the entire area with sheets or newspapers. When the cats jump where they shouldn't, the traps will snap. They won't harm the cats, but it will scare them.
Use double-sided tape (they make a product for this purpose) on the areas you want them to avoid. Cats don't like the stickiness and they'll quickly hop down.
When you're home and see them, give them a squirt from a water bottle while saying "No" loudly.
You have to be consistent. If they revert to their old behavior after you've removed the deterrents, you have to start again.
Hang in there. I'm confident your sanity can be saved. Readers, any other suggestions?
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Claudia Lorraine Balassi of Mount Shasta passed away on Nov. 9, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta. She was 68 years old.
Claudia was born on Oct. 16, 1944 in Portland, Ore. She moved to Siskiyou County 30 years ago from Auburn, Calif. She was a photo journalist for the Auburn Journal.
Survivors include her son Todd Balassi of Mount Shasta and her grandchildren Julie Balassi of Fernly, Nev. and Brandon Balassi of Mount Shasta. She is also survived by her brothers Floyd Byrd of Oroville and Paul Stith of Delaware and her sister Sandra Gonzalves of Danville.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 at the Mt. Shasta Mall on North Mount Shasta Boulevard. The Mt. Shasta Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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Broker Note Briefing: Thursday
European equity markets are yet again heading north. In fact, the FTSE 100 ended Wednesday at its highest level since May 2008. The bulls are struggling a little to maintain the positive momentum but overall, it's a good start to 2013.
The City's number crunchers have once again been busy. We've sifted through the daily barrage of broker notes to give you a selection of top tips.
Nomura has upgraded Credit Suisse Group to "buy", focusing on yield, growth and re-rating potential. Having recapitalized in 2012, the brokerage said that the bank is on track to pass its Basel III requirements in the second half of 2013, "opening up the potential for "substantial" payouts promised by management."
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Meanwhile, the brokerage said that it expects dividend surprises in Swiss, French and Scandinavian banks.
Sticking with the banking sector, Société Générale has lifted its recommendation for U.K. listed Standard Chartered, also to "buy." The stock has lagged, said the brokerage, due to last year's investigation by New York's bank regulator into transactions related to Iran.
However, SocGen is increasingly upbeat about the group's outlook and better macro news out of Asia is also of help. "A faster-than-expected pick-up in the macro environment, particularly Asian trade volumes, would be positive for Standard Chartered," the analysts at SocGen.
Other big companies in focus include GDF Suez, which has been downgraded by analysts at JPMorgan Cazenove. The brokerage has estimated that the continuation of GDF's current dividend policy will be funded by disposals, in the short term, and by capital expenditure cuts in the future to the tune of 1.3 billion euros ($1.7 billion) per annum until 2017.
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Sally Poole is the owner of Poole Communications, with offices in Hannibal, Marshall and Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She is very involved in Hannibal and Quincy, IL., with memberships in the Chamber of Commerce, Hannibal Arts Council, Affordable Community Education, Lions Club and Rotary. She has helped in the fund-raising campaign to build a Hannibal campus for Moberly Area Community College. Currently she is helping to start the Hannibal Chamber Business Development Committee.
The old model of focusing on industry and large business to bring jobs and build our economy is no longer working. We have a new model, but no one is paying attention to it and Northeast Missouri's growth is being retarded. We could and should be doing better.Traditionally all economic development in this region has been focused on industry and larger businesses. Because of this, much of what is being done is "top secret" and cannot be discussed. How many large businesses have been brought to Northeast Missouri in the last several years? The answer is none. That's because our focus is wrong.A more successful focus would be on small business growth and development. Small business is the foundation of our community and our country. Small businesses when properly attended to, can grow and develop into larger businesses that hire more people. Small business is easier to attract and easier to grow.Owning a business of your own is part of the American Dream. Colleges and Universities are focusing more on entrepreneurship because of documented need throughout the country. Let's be proactive and try something different – something that works.The Provenance Project brought many artists/business people to this region. It's been proven that a simple invitation is a powerful force. Artists are buying buildings, homes, and building their businesses, with no help from the city, county or economic development. Just think how much better each business could be if there was some place or someone they could go to and get information about incentives, training, incubators, loans and tax credits.It's time to refocus. To pay attention to the companies that have chosen to be in this region, to help them grow, and to encourage more small businesses start ups in Northeast Missouri.Finally, I am also advocating for a more transparent process. If you've been to any chamber meetings you'll have found that all economic development is "top secret" and can't be discussed. Economic development affects every person in Northeast Missouri and our region deserves better accountability.


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Bates Wilson left an acting career to become a sculptor, but he never got rid of his sense of drama. The artist is known for dynamic sculptures created out of scrap metal, old machine parts, pieces of wood and artistic ambition. He will be at Vail International Gallery Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. - just look for the metallic tangle of plane and fish in the gallery's front window.
Wilson has become a highly collected artist with an inimitable style. Working with pieces and parts of discarded road signs/industrial machines/anything else that catches his fancy, he creates fluid sculptures that seem caught in the act of moving, despite the fact that they're often suspended from the ceiling or mounted to the wall. They are, for the most part, large works that demand their own place and space. They also demand attention.
"I don't like to send something out that's too clean," said the artist, speaking from his studio in Santa Fe, N.M. "I've always been drawn to things that have been around for a long time, that are well used and worn in that way and repaired and fixed. Things that have a lot of life, rather than something that's purchased and new."
Stimulating conversation
Recently, he's been creating sculptures around various cultural icons.
"What I like to do is create something in the context of the iconic thing, and bring something new to it, to the dialogue," he said. "I want to make things that people can think about and draw their own conclusions to."
Guns are one such icon that he's exploring in his work. The series is meant to reflect society's attraction and repulsion to guns, as well as add to the current conversation about gun control. They are not meant to be the final word reflecting his place in the debate.
"You don't want to lead people into a point of view; you want them to make their own mind up," Wilson said.
One of the pieces in the series will be in Vail. It's created on the shape and structure of a peace sign, with a beautifully wrought "assault rifle" making up the center lines. Surrounded by 20 stars - a reference to the children who died in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn. - the work manages to be both sensual and pop-like. Beauty, destruction, hunger, sadness... it inspires a variety of responses.
"It won't be for sale now, and it might not ever be for sale," said Marc LeVarn, gallery co-owner. "I don't want it to disappear. I want people to be able to see it."
LeVarn and his business partner, Patrick Cassidy, are seeking out curators of various museum collections in the hopes of placing the sculpture somewhere so the general public will have access to it.
"Hopefully the piece is a catalyst of the whole situation," Wilson said. "People can look at it and see what they're attracted to and repelled by."
How does Wilson think the gun pieces will go over with his current collectors who seek out his fish and planes and surfboards?
"You need to find things that inspire you," he explained. "Stuff that stimulates the imagination and the intellect to do something greater. You have to keep growing. The work can't be inspired if you keep making the same thing - it loses that attraction of what brought people to the work in the first place. You can't look at it as a product that's just to be sold. Hopefully, the audience's taste will grow along with the artist's."
Organic creatures in an inorganic world
That drive is nothing new for Wilson, whose sculptures have always been thoughtful and provocative. Working with materials that have outlived their original purpose, there's an almost built-in commentary on lifestyle, value and a disposable world.
Take the fish sculptures for which he's so well known. Certainly they delight the eye. They seem plucked mid-swim from the ocean.
"The fish is something that is based on the organic and inorganic," he said. "There's attraction and a certain level of discomfort as well. If you look at the idea of these fish, these organic creatures running on - made of - machinery... They're not in a natural environment."
Instead of rising out of beautiful waters, blue and pristine, these fish have more of a post-apocalyptic feel. They're organic creatures in an inorganic world.
"I want to make things that aren't perfect, that have an element of decay as well as resurrection," Wilson said. "It's got a few layers that you can work with, and hopefully it can have a little more of a dialogue than something that is only aesthetically attractive."
Don't be fooled by the comment, though. Aesthetics are everything. Or, at least, they are the foundation of each piece of art he creates.
"Everything I make I want it to look a certain way, and make something that adapts to an aesthetic I have," he said. "And through that make something evocative enough to create a dialogue."
To this end, he seems to be succeeding.
"The work pulls people off the street," LeVarn said. "Bates is collected by people who are able to look at art all over the world, and they love his work. But we also get people who pass by the gallery and come in. They'll say, 'I don't usually like art, but I like this.'"


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A lawsuit filed Tuesday by the ousted executive director of Jefferson Public Radio alleges Southern Oregon University and the Oregon University System engaged in blacklisting and civil rights violations.
Ron Kramer, who ran JPR for 37 years, specifically charges Mary Cullinan, SOU president, and George Pernsteiner, outgoing chancellor, with unfairly violating his rights in the manner in which they terminated his contract for employment. The lawsuit was filed in Jackson County Circuit Court.
Kramer is seeking $1.375 million in damages.
Kramer was terminated as executive director of JPR and the JPR Foundation on June 30, 2012, because the university system determined it was a conflict for him to have both positions.
The lawsuit maintains Kramer's dual roles were part of a contractual obligation related to his employment with the university that was approved by the university system, SOU and the Chancellor's Office.
After terminating Kramer, SOU then named Paul Westhelle to take on the same dual roles that the university objected to in the first place, according to the lawsuit. Westhelle continues to be director while the search continues for a separate executive director for the foundation.
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On Sunday August 11 from 11am-6pm, join Hudson Rising in concert with the Beacon Sloop Club and Sloop Clearwater to celebrate the greening of Beacon with heritage ships, a farm feast, outdoor adventure, sustainable living exhibits, and music. Enjoy deck tours and boat rides aboard Sloop Clearwater and Sloop Woody Guthrie. Board the historic covered barge Pennsy 399 for an exhibit on Beacon's prosperous past and green future, a film about the Beacon Incline Railway, and talks by the DEC on the challenges and opportunities for a fishable Hudson River. Join us for the Hudson Rising after party at Newburgh Brewery at 8:30 for a sneak preview of the documentary Hudson Rising with a talk by the Director. The 2013 Hudson Rising River Tour is made possible by a broad collaborative of green groups, farmers, forward-thinking businesses, municipalities and state agencies as well as a grant from the New York State Department of Economic Development and I LOVE NY. Lyrics "Stand in the place where you live" courtesy of REM.


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Following the format of my computer, I installed PS3 Media Server. There appears to be an issue with the Transcoding that I did not have before. The codecs used on my computer are identical (minus the DivX being the newest version and the rest came from a package EVE that I have been using for years.) Similarly, I now have the newest version of Java and PS3 Media Server. None of which should be causing the program to have this kind of issue.
OS: Windows 7 Home 64-Bit
CPU: Dual Core Processor
Connection: Ethernet (Direct from PC to PS3)
Symptom: Transcode Buffer fills no faster than 1 MB/second (as opposed to filling up very quickly when my computer was running less efficiently.)
Stream Symptoms: The video jumps/freezes and/or the audio does not sync at all with the video.
Videos: MKV HD content.
I would like to point out this was all working pre-format.


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St. Mary's Oncology Unit is staffed by skilled nurses who specialize in cancer care, working as part of an extended team of experts: Dean Clinic oncologists, specialty surgeons, hospital-based physicians, a clinical nurse specialist for oncology, social workers, pastoral care professionals, psychologists and clinical dietitians. Additional medical specialists work with patients whose cancer requires expertise in the neurosciences, cardiothoracic care and digestive health.
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STARKVILLE, Miss. - Mississippi State sophomore right-hander Will Cox continued the theme of dominant pitching Sunday afternoon at Dudy Noble Field.
Cox matched a career best with seven innings of work, allowing just two hits as the Bulldogs knocked off Samford 8-1 in the final game of the Diamond Classic presented by Polk's Meat Products.
"Will had good location and movement," MSU head coach John Cohen said. "He has a chance to be a really solid pitcher for us. He pitched well today against a very good offensive team in Samford. I liked what we saw on the mound throughout the weekend."
MSU won all four games it played in its own invitational tournament, including beating Samford twice. The Diamond Dawgs' perfect 9-0 start matches the 2006 squad, which won its first 18 games of the season. Through nine games, MSU has allowed 48 hits and 11 earned runs, while posting a team earned run average of 1.22.
"We have several guys we trust on the mound in certain situations," Cohen said. "Offensively, we had some mistakes, such as not getting a squeeze down. In all, we did a good job of hitting and had some key hits."
MSU pounded out 12 hits in the victory. Junior first baseman Alex Detz had his first three-hit game as a Bulldog. Adam Frazier and Darryl Norris each added multiple hits.
The Bulldogs broke a scoreless tie with three runs in the fourth inning. Detz had an RBI-single and Nick Ammirati had an RBI-double in that inning. The lead grew to 7-0 an inning later with a two-run double by Detz and two-run single by Derrick Armstrong.
Samford (5-4) finally touched Cox for a solo home run by Phillip Ervin in the seventh inning.
Cox faced 24 batters, with seven strikeouts and one walk. Trevor Fitts and John Marc Shelly threw an inning apiece in relief.
In Sunday's tournament opener, Samford scored three times in the ninth inning to defeat Purdue, 6-3.
MSU hosts Rhode Island at 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Dudy Noble Field.


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Phish was still fooling around with where to place Slave and it opens. The jam builds nicely, but mid-way through, Trey calls attention and begins an effects laden solo that ends it quickly. TMWSIY is standard. Is this the best non-horns Flat Fee? I don't know, but it certainly is slinky. Much slower than usual and very lounge-lizardly.
The Wilson is drawn out to start, but there's not too much notable here. Instead of ending, the 'bibbity bibbity bibbity' section leads right into Peaches - something that was echoed later in other versions (notably 9/24/88 and much of '88). Peaches is nice, albiet a touch slower than usual. Following the jazzy nature of this 1st set, A-train follows. Golgi is also particularly slow.
Really, most of this first set is particularly lackluster. Divided Sky is the short version, Alumni is very standard, and the GTBT isn't all that notable. I'm wondering if the band had trouble starting things off.
I didn't Know was dedicated to one of the band's earliest fans and roomate, Brian Long ("Mr. Long"). While it didn't contain a Fish spotlight, this version is slow and slinky too. The YEM here contains a handful of composed section flubs, surprising for the early days. The jam here focuses on Page for the early part before Trey gets involved and I wouldn't say that it is a poor version, but a little short and very standard. Fluffhead, one of the earliest versions of the whole composition, is actually quite nice here, and the band seems to pull out of its slow lethargy. Unfortunately, most tapes cut here.
This show doesn't feature anything of particular interest to the average Phish listener. Folks who like listening to Mike being particularly active might try listening to the YEM and GTBT, but other than that, this is nothing particularly special. The band seems slowed down after several weeks off and has trouble keeping connected. Really, when the highlight of the show is an ultra-slinky Flat Fee, one ought to look elsewhere for a solid listen.


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Vail official report: 7 inches snow in last 24 hours, 5 inches overnight
Vail daily field report: Felt like 6 inches of light snow
Weather: Cloudy with some flurries. Low light.-
Run of the Day: Christmas.
Breakdown: Everyone's Christmas wishes came true on Vail Mountain today, snowriders awoke to find the hill blanketed in half a foot of new snow. And it not your ordinary snow, rather it's-champagne-powder out there today - very light and dry, perfect for floating over. A happy Christmas to all ...-
Snowcast: ... and to all a good night. There's a slight chance more will fall today and tonight, and a 60 percent chance of snow for tomorrow, reports NOAA.
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POSITION: Left Wing
SHOOTS: Left
BIRTHPLACE: Kiev, UKR
DRAFTED: undrafted
|USHL First All-Star Team (1999) Signed as a free agent by Philadelphia, August 3, 1999. Traded to Tampa Bay by Philadelphia with Tampa Bay's 2nd round pick (previously acquired, later traded to Dallas Dallas selected Tobias Stephan) in 2002 NHL Draft and Phoenix's 2nd round pick (previously acquired, later traded to San Jose San Jose selected Dan Spang) in 2002 NHL Draft for Tampa Bay's 1st round pick (Joni Pitkanen) in 2002 NHL Draft, June 21, 2002. Signed as a free agent by NY Islanders, July 4, 2007. Signed as a free agent by Pittsburgh, July 3, 2008. Signed as a free agent by NY Rangers, October 4, 2010. Signed as a free agent by Philadelphia, July 5, 2012. Signed as a free agent by Donetsk (KHL), September 16, 2012. Signed to a PTO (professional tryout) contract by Iowa (AHL), January 20, 2015. Signed as a free agent by Minnesota, July 1, 2015.
2010-11: The Rangers posted a record of 9-0-1 when he tallied a goal and were 17-2-3 when he registered a point. ... Ranked fourth on the team with a plus-nine rating and fifth with 150 hits. ... Skated in his 700th NHL game on Nov. 24 at Tampa Bay. ... Tallied his first point as a Ranger with an assist in the home opener on Oct. 15 vs. Toronto, and notched his first goal as a Ranger on Oct. 21 at Toronto. ... Made his return to the lineup in a 6-0 win at Washington on Feb. 25, after missing 14 games following an appendectomy on Feb. 2 and a separated shoulder sustained on Jan. 19 vs. Toronto. ... Tallied his first multi-point effort as a Ranger with two assists on Oct. 27 vs. Atlanta. ... Registered a plus-2 rating while making his Rangers debut in the season opener on Oct. 9 at Buffalo. ... Tied for the team lead in assists (two), third in points (two) and ranked second in hits (23) while skating in five playoff contests. 2009-10: Recorded 11 goals and 19 assists for 30 points, along with 50 penalty minutes in 80 games with Pittsburgh. It was the seventh consecutive season, and eighth overall, the nine-year NHL veteran reached the 30-point plateau. ... Registered seven multi-point performances, including a three-assist effort on Jan. 21 vs. Washington. The three assists tied his career-high for most assists and points in a single game. ... Tallied his 300th career point with an assist on Jan. 28 vs. Ottawa, and skated in his 600th NHL game on Oct. 7 vs. Phoenix. 2008-09: Recorded his seventh 30-plus point season with 39 points for Pittsburgh, tying his second-highest career total. ... Scored 16 goals and set a new career-high with 23 assists and a plus-18 rating. His plus-18 rating placed second on team. ... Scored his first goal for Pittsburgh Oct. 23 vs. Carolina. ... Scored the game-winning overtime goal on Nov. 11 at Detroit in regular-season rematch of 2008 Stanley Cup Final. ... Tallied 250th career point on Dec. 8 vs. Buffalo and also tied a career high with two goals in the game. ... Tied a career-high with a five-game scoring streak (Dec. 8 to Dec. 18), posting seven points (three goals, four assists). ... Missed 15 games after breaking his hand in a fight with Colby Armstrong on Jan. 6 vs. Atlanta. ... Posted 14 points (7 goals, 7 assists) in 24 playoff games to finish fourth on the team in scoring en route to winning his second Stanley Cup championship. ... Scored big goals in Games 3 and 4 against Carolina Hurricanes in sweep of Eastern Conference Finals. ... Scored a goal in three consecutive postseason games -- all wins for Pittsburgh -- to help Penguins turn a 0-2 series deficit to Washington into a 3-2 series lead in the conference semifinals. ... Tied for first on team in postseason with a plus-9 rating and was fourth on team with 59 hits. 2007-08: Led Islanders in power-play goals (8) in his first season with team. ... Also tied for third in goals (16) and was fourth in hits (104). ... Tied career high with three points (one goal, two assists) in Islanders debut on Oct. 5 vs. Buffalo. ... Played his 500th NHL game on Dec. 29 vs. New Jersey. ... Named NHL Second Star of the Week for games ending Feb. 17. Had four goals, five points in three games, including two game-winning goals. 2006-07: Tied a career-high by playing in 80 games for Tampa Bay. ...Scored his 100th NHL goal on Nov. 4 vs. Boston. ... Played in his 400th NHL game on Nov. 6 at Islanders. ... Recorded his 200th NHL point on Feb. 13 vs.
Pheonix. ... Recorded a four power-play assists. ... Recorded a four-game point streak from Oct. 19-28 (three goals, two assists). ... Played in five playoff games with Tampa Bay against New Jersey in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. ... 2005-06: Recorded career-highs in goals in a season with 26, in points with 41 and in shots with 164. ... Played in a career-high 80 games. ... Finished seventh on Tampa Bay in scoring and second in goals scored. ... Tied a single-game career-high with three points for the fifth time with a goal and two assists on Feb. 4 vs. Washington. ... Played in all five Tampa Bay playoff games in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals vs. Ottawa. ... 2003-04: Finished seventh on Tampa Bay in points with 39 and second on the team in shooting percentage with 14.7 percent. ... Recorded a single-game career-high with three assists on Jan. 29 vs. Pittsburgh and Feb. 12 vs. Montreal. ... His Recorded 100th career point on Jan. 3 vs. Philadelphia. ... Helped lead Tampa Bay to Stanley Cup Championship by scoring both goals in a 2-1 victory in Game 7 vs. Calgary to win the Stanley Cup. ... Played 22 of 23 games en route to setting postseason career highs for goals, assists, points, penalty minutes, power play goals, game-winning goals, shots, shooting percentage, and time on ice. ... Tied the Tampa Bay team record for most goals in a playoff year with 12. ... Set a new Tmpa Bay franchise record for goals in a playoff series with six and for power play goals in a series with four in the Eastern Conference Finals vs. Philadelphia. 2002-03: Led Tampa Bay in game-winning goals with six. ... Finished season ranked tied for 15th in NHL in game-winning goals and tied for 21st in shooting percentage with a mark of 16.8 percent. ... Appeared in all 11 playoff games for Tampa Bay. 2001-02: Appeared in his 100th career NHL game on Dec. 6 vs. Islanders. ... Finished tied for sixth on Philadelphia in goals scored with 17. ... Appeared in five postseason games for Philadelphia. ... Scored game's only goal at 7:47 mark of overtime on April 17 vs. Ottawa in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. 2000-01: Tied for fifth among NHL rookies in points with 36 and was sixth among NHL rookies in goals with 16. ... Tied for eighth among NHL rookies in assists with 20. ... Ranked fourth among NHL rookies in shooting percentage at 13.4 percent. ... Made his NHL debut on Oct. 24 vs. the Rangers at Madison Square Garden, recording one assist. ... Scored first career NHL goal, a game-winning goal, on Nov. 4 vs. Buffalo. ... Made NHL Playoff debut on April 11 vs. Buffalo in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. ... Recorded first career playoff point with an assist on April 19 vs. Buffalo in Game 5 of Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
1999-00: Split season between Philadelphia (AHL) and Trenton (ECHL) during first professional season. ... Set Philadelphia Phantoms records for assists with 34 and points with 50 in a season by a rookie. ... Named Philadelphia's co-Rookie of the Year. ... Ranked fourth on Philadelphia in plus/minus of +24.
1998-99: Led Sioux City and finished second in USHL in goals scored with 43 and points with 77. ... Led the USHL in game-winning goals with nine and short-handed goals with six. ... Posted a 13-game goal-scoring streak from Oct. 31 to Dec. 5 and scored 21 goals during the streak.
2006: Played for his native Ukraine in 2006 Olympics, scoring one goal in one game vs. Switzerland. 2002: Played in one game for Ukraine at the Olympics, scoring a goal in the preliminary round.
Lists the St. Pete Times Forum as his favorite road arena and Chicago as his favorite road city. ... Enjoys vacationing in Lake Como, Italy. ... Enjoys the band U2 and the movie Gladiator. ... First job was at a carwash. ... Avid car racing fan. ... Lists golf as his favorite sport other than hockey. ... Resides in Wisconsin during the offseason. ... Married -- wife, Debbie; sons, Kyle, Derek and Larkin.
Aug. 3, 1999 -- Signed with Philadelphia as an undrafted free agent. June 21, 2002 -- Traded by Philadelphia with return of Tampa Bay's 2002 second-round draft pick and Phoenix's 2002 second-round pick to Tampa Bay in exchange for 2002 first-round pick (Joni Pitkanen). July 4, 2007 -- Signed with N.Y. Islanders as an unrestricted free agent. July 3, 2008 -- Signed with Pittsburgh as an unrestricted free agent. Oct. 4, 2010 -- Signed with N.Y. Rangers as an unrestricted free agent.
LONGEST POINT STREAK: 5, (twice) (last -- Dec. 8, 2008, to Dec. 18, 2008) (three goals and four assists)
LONGEST GOAL STREAK: 3, (five times), last - Feb. 12, 2008, to Feb. 16, 2008) (four goals)
LONGEST ASSIST STREAK: 4 games from Dec. 8, 2008, to Dec. 18, 2008 (four assists)
MOST GOALS, GAME: 2, (nine times) (last -- Feb. 21, 2009) (Pittsburgh at Philadelphia) (Biron)
MOST ASSISTS, GAME: 3, (three times) (last -- Jan. 21, 2010) (Washington at Pittsburgh)
MOST POINTS, GAME: 3, (10 times) (last -- Jan. 21, 2010) (Washington at Pittsburgh)
MOST PIM, GAME: 15 on Dec. 27, 2000 (Philadelphia at Florida)
MOST SHOTS, GAME: 7, (twice) (last -- Dec. 5, 2010, vs. Ottawa)
FIRST NHL GAME: Oct. 24, 2000 (Philadelphia at N.Y. Rangers)
FIRST NHL GOAL: Nov. 4, 2000 (Buffalo at Philadelphia) (Hasek)
FIRST NHL ASSIST: Oct. 26, 2000 (Philadelphia vs. N.Y. Rangers)


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EMT Training Missoula MT
An emergency medical technician is often the first to respond in an emergency situation. Their role is a critical one and therefore they are always in high demand. For a person willing and able to obtain the right training and certification in Missoula MT, a career as an emergency medical technician can be a rewarding and fulfilling one.
Before enrolling in EMT classes, a person should first assess his or her abilities and disposition. A successful technician will be expected to manage very high-stress situations on a regular basis. He or she will also need to be able to make crucial decisions at the spur of the moment, and work every shift at a high level of intensity. For some, a work environment like this is thrilling and energizing, while for others it might prove to be a little too intense. Passing an EMT course may not prove to be a fruitful endeavor if the candidate does not have the appropriate disposition to handle a work environment of that sort.
If a person determines that this career will fit their aptitudes and lifestyle, it is time to research the requirements in Missoula MT. Each state has its own specific guidelines as to how many training hours a course is required to provide. While enrolled in EMT classes, students may also be required to complete a certain number of hands-on hours in the field, spending time in an ambulance and in various hospital settings. The scope and length of the certification course will be dictated by the level of certification the candidate is pursuing.
The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) has defined four levels of EMTs, starting with the entry level B (Basic), I/85 (lower level intermediate), I/99 (higher level intermediate), and P (Paramedic). A course will mandate progressively longer and more rigorous training for the prospective emergency medical technician depending on the level of certification he or she is pursuing. To obtain Paramedic classification, the candidate may generally be required to obtain, at minimum, an Associate's degree to prove their competency as a medical care provider.
Once a person has identified the certification requirements of his or her state and established the level of EMT that they would like to attain, it is time to enroll for classes. There are generally quite a few different types of programs to choose from, ranging from those that are entirely based on in-person training, to those that are wholly internet based. If a person is tempted by the ease of an entirely online option, they would do well to thoroughly research the certification requirements of their particular state, as it is quite uncommon for a valid certification in Missoula MT to be issued based on all virtual training.
If someone is seeking a stable career in an exciting environment with the opportunity to truly help people, landing a job in this field might be the perfect choice. With distinct opportunities for advancement, and nationwide career availability, a career as an Emergency Medical Technician should be strongly considered.