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	<title>BORN OUT THERE &#187; Peter Whittaker</title>
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		<title>Gear Up: Whittaker Shares Top Tips with Backpacker</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:46:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[First Ascent Guide Peter Whittaker shares his gear tips with Backpacker in their latest issue. From zippers and loops to pockets and pit zips.
Excerpt from Backpacker Magazine, November 2009
• Follow the four-second rule. “There are zillions of zippers out there. Here’s how you choose: If it takes you longer than four seconds to get your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Whittakers Launch First Ascent in Denver</title>
		<link>http://blog.firstascent.com/2009/10/29/whittakers-launch-first-ascent-in-denver/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:03:15 +0000</pubDate>
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Jim and Peter Whittaker were in Denver last week to support the launch of First Ascent. They made an appearance on KUSA-TV, the Denver NBC affiliate, to discuss how mountaineering has evolved over the years, from when Jim summited in 1963 to when Peter returned in First Ascent gear in May of 2009.



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		<title>Hahn and Whittaker Talk “Guide Built Gear” on TV</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:19:55 +0000</pubDate>
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First Ascent guides Dave Hahn and Peter Whittaker appeared on KUSA-TV, the Denver NBC affiliate, last week. In town to speak with Eddie Bauer customers and media about First Ascent, Dave and Peter highlighted the strengths of developing a line of guide built gear from the ground up.



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		<title>Upcoming Events: Your Chance to Meet the First Ascent Guides</title>
		<link>http://blog.firstascent.com/2009/10/21/upcoming-events-your-chance-to-meet-the-first-ascent-guides/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:11:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 21, 2009
First Ascent In-Store Event, 7 p.m.—10 p.m.
Eddie Bauer FlatIron Crossing, CO
Meet First Ascent mountain guides Peter Whittaker, Dave Hahn, Seth Waterfall, Chad Peele and Jake Norton, and a special appearance by mountaineering legend Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest. Refreshments, special discounts, panel discussion and expert advice on First Ascent [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Whittakers Kick Off Mountainfilm on Tour in Seattle</title>
		<link>http://blog.firstascent.com/2009/10/09/whittakers-kick-off-mountainfilm-on-tour-in-seattle/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:28:01 +0000</pubDate>
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Join First Ascent and Mountainfilm on Tour in Seattle for two great nights of award-winning films and live presentations by some of the world’s most accomplished mountaineers. The program includes a series of short films along with special guests &#8211; First Ascent Guide Peter Whittaker on Friday, October 9, and mountaineering legend Jim Whittaker on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rainier Mountain Festival September 12-13</title>
		<link>http://blog.firstascent.com/2009/09/11/rainier-mountain-festival-september-12-13/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:57:36 +0000</pubDate>
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Meet eighteen Everest summiteers including legendary climbers Jim and Lou Whittaker and First Ascent team members Ed Viesturs, Dave Hahn and Peter Whittaker at the 2009 Rainier Mountain Festival. Attend Q&#38;As and learn about their adventures, or enjoy alpine games, climbing demos, live music, food and kids’ activities. For more information, visit www.rainierfestival.com. Sponsored by [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mountain Summit in Aspen Aug. 27-30</title>
		<link>http://blog.firstascent.com/2009/08/21/mountain-summit-in-aspen-aug-27-30/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:26:58 +0000</pubDate>
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Join renowned mountaineers Ed Viesturs &#038; Jim Whittaker in Aspen, Colorado for intimate conversation about mountaineering the world’s peaks.  For more information, visit www.mountainfilm.org. Sponsored by First Ascent.
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		<title>NFL Commissioner and Seahawks Coach Summit Rainier in First Ascent</title>
		<link>http://blog.firstascent.com/2009/07/17/nfl-commissioner-and-seahawks-coach-summit-rainier-in-first-ascent/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:26:25 +0000</pubDate>
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On July 8, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, Seattle Seahawks coach Jim Mora and Seahawks CEO Tod Leiweke, summitted Mount Rainier (14,410&#8242;) as part of the United Way Climb for the Community.  Led by First Ascent Guides Peter Whittaker, Ed Viesturs and Seth Waterfall, the team overcame the challenges of physical and mental fitness, high [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Eddie Bauer Proud Sponsor of New First Ascent-RMI Guide Grant Program</title>
		<link>http://blog.firstascent.com/2009/07/05/eddie-bauer-proud-sponsor-of-new-first-ascent-rmi-guide-grant-program/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:20:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Being a mountain guide is a pretty cool job, with a lot of benefits. Great ambiance. Good company. And the nice side effect of staying in top physical condition.
There are also huge responsibilities. Mountains are full of inherent risks and hazards. There&#8217;s no getting around that. But the risks can be managed. That&#8217;s where the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Download the First Ascent Summit Wallpaper</title>
		<link>http://blog.firstascent.com/2009/06/08/download-the-first-ascent-summit-wallpaper/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:45:47 +0000</pubDate>
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This First Ascent wallpaper features Peter Whittaker on the top of the world. Just click the one that is closest to your monitor resolution and after it pops into a new window, you can right-click on the image and choose &#8220;Set as Background&#8221;.
Keep an eye out for more First Ascent downloads right here on the [...]]]></description>
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