Tag: dow constantine
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Cougar’s Wilderness Peak Trail goes to new heights to honor local legendary climber Jim Whittaker
On the 50th anniversary of his Mt Everest ascent, local climbing legend Jim Whittaker (REI member number 0001!) is reaching new heights right here in King County. Well, technically, his name will, and that of his climbing partner, Sherpa Nawang Gombu, as we honor their accomplishments by renaming the trails that lead to the highest…
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Online town hall on climate and sustainability with Executive Constantine
Climate change = Sad polar bears? Not here. Scientists say local climate changes mean hotter, drier summers, more flooding in our valleys and less snow in our mountains, impacting everything from your property to salmon to public health to native plants. Please join King County Executive Dow Constantine and a troop of climate and sustainability…