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Andrew Skurka

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Name: Andrew Skurka

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

The art of conquering madness

Sometimes completing an arduous expedition requires you to play mental games with yourselfStory by Steven Ballantyne FRGSSetting out on an epic expedition is always a good idea at the time. Fired by the thought of adventures ahead, of breathtaking views ... [Published Action Asia - May 17 2013]

Entities: Ed Stafford, Andrew Skurka, Action Asia Ltd, Adventurer, Mental Exhaustion

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

Hikers get to know Yosemite's wild side

A few loose, fist-sized rocks tumbled by as we hiked down a steep mountain pass over unstable terrain, off trail deep in Yosemite National Park's wilderness. We tightly gripped the solid rock holds on the side of Stanton Pass to steady ourselves when ... [Published Times Union - May 13 2013]

Entities: Andrew Skurka, Brian Robinson, Adventurer, Yosemite National Park, Grizzly Bear

First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

Appalachian State University

Weekend Roundup: Things to Do This Weekend in The High Country; Check it Out and Make Plans: May 10-12

. The High Country has so many wonderful events to offer its community and visitors. Check our site every Friday for something new and exciting to look forward to while you’re watching the hour hand crawl to 5 o’clock. Find live music down the street, ... [Published High Country Press - May 10 2013]

Entities: Daniel Boone, Andrew Skurka, Appalachian State University

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

‘Adventurer of the Year’ comes to Boone

Andrew Skurka pauses for a photo at Yosemite National Park. The ultra long-distance backpacker and author will host a presentation May 10 at ASU.Photo courtesy of Andrew Skurka ... [Published Mountain Times - May 09 2013]

Entities: Andrew Skurka, Adventurer, Yosemite National Park

First reported May 03 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 1 reports

Hiking Yosemite's backcountry a hardcore experience

A few loose, fist-sized rocks tumbled by as we hiked down a steep mountain pass over unstable terrain, off-trail deep in Yosemite's wilderness. We tightly gripped the solid rock holds on the side of Stanton Pass to steady ourselves when our feet slipped ... [Published Denver Post - May 03 2013]

Entities: Andrew Skurka, Brian Robinson, Adventurer, Grizzly Bear, The Ultimate Group

First reported Apr 28 2013 - Updated Apr 28 2013 - 1 reports

Hard-core hiking in Yosemite National Park

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — A few loose, fist-sized rocks tumbled by as we hiked down a steep mountain pass over unstable terrain, off trail deep in Yosemite’s wilderness. We tightly gripped the solid rock holds on the side of Stanton Pass to steady ... [Published Lansdale Reporter - Apr 28 2013]

Entities: Andrew Skurka, Yosemite National Park, Brian Robinson

First reported Apr 24 2013 - Updated Apr 24 2013 - 1 reports

Hard-core hiking on Yosemite backcountry adventure

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — A few loose, fist-sized rocks tumbled by as we hiked down a steep mountain pass over unstable terrain, off trail deep in Yosemite's wilderness. We tightly gripped the solid rock holds on the side of Stanton Pass to steady ... [Published Huffington Post - Apr 24 2013]

Entities: Andrew Skurka, Brian Robinson, Adventurer, Yosemite National Park, Grizzly Bear

First reported Apr 16 2013 - Updated Apr 16 2013 - 1 reports

Andrew Skurka, Author and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year to Present at ASU

. Mast General Store and ASU Outdoor Programs is hosting ultra long-distance backpacker and author Andrew Skurka on Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m. at I.G Greer Auditorium on the Appalachian State University campus.Andrew Skurka in Yosemite National Park – ... [Published High Country Press - Apr 16 2013]

Entities: Andrew Skurka, National Geographic Society, Adventurer, Autism, The Ultimate Group