As I set off on my next expedition and find myself in harsh climates again, while cycling 15, 000 miles from Alaska to Chile and climbing some of the highest mountains, I will keep in mind the Mountain Rescue teams - who work in these environments, not for fun, but to save lives.

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Meanwhile Beirut-based distributor Italia Films has changed its mind about showing Brokeback Mountain in the Gulf region.

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