Great article on ExplorersWeb about a program that teaches young people to be real explorers. (They gotta learn it from a book) Maybe if we can give them a little nudge to come to the Sierras, Cascades, or Rockies next time. Just to study their approach, of course.

The article is: Early call for young British explorers to take part in a scientific expedition to the Himalayas
dated: Aug 23, 2007

(second story down under MountEverest.net)