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Getting High in Argentina: Aconcagua 2016 | The Challenges of Climbing Up the Stone Sentinel at REI, KennewickREI will present "Getting High in Argentina: Aconcagua 2016" on May 11, 2016. The event will start at 7:15 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. REI is located at 129 N Ely St., Kennewick, WA. Check out REI's website for more details.

The Aconcagua Experience
REI's instructor Jim Crosslin will be in attendance to talk about his Aconcagua Experience. Jim has already stated that although there are some who think that it's easy to climb Aconcagua, there are some factors that still make this pursuit a challenging one. Jim has mentioned the difficulties involving the distance, severe weather and the high altitude in trekking up Aconcagua. But there are still a lot to hear about this mountain which is also referred to as "The Stone Sentinel." Hear Jim's tips and be inspired…

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Rattlesnake Mountain Erratics and Wildflower Hike - Exploring Ice-Rafted Erratics and Bergmounds in Richland, WA | Hanford REACHJoin the Rattlesnake Mountain Erratics and Wildflower Hike on May 7, 2016. This Hanford REACH event will run from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and will be held at the Rattlesnake Slope Wildlife Area. Check out the website of REACH for more details.

About the Rattlesnake Mountain Erratics and Wildflower Hike
The Rattlesnake Mountain Erratics and Wildflower Hike will feature a 4 to 5-mile hike from one side of the Rattlesnake Slope Wildlife Area to the other. There will be an easy hike for beginners and a moderate hike for those looking for a rather challenging trek. Attending the Rattlesnake Mountain Erratics and Wildflower Hike is the geologist and author, Bruce Bjornstad, who will guide the participants. The elevation gain is about 300 feet. The hike will…

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