Archives de catégorie : Alpinisme

Everest Advance Base Camp Trek

Everest Advance Base Camp Trek By: Gaurab Dangol EVEREST ADVANCE BASE CAMP TREK (18 days) This trip encompasses an adventurous trek to the Everest Advance Base Camp, coupled with an exploratory journey across the Tibetan highlands. This tour has been … Lire la suite

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Building A Home Climbing Wall

Friday, 18 January 2008 – Kris Koonar Its not very difficult to build a Home climbing wall, but proper planning and materials are needed to ensure that you get it right on one go and do not have to remove … Lire la suite

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Rock Climbing Walls- A Good Training Aid

Friday, 18 January 2008 – Kris Koonar While outdoor rock climbing is an excellent sport, it is also fraught with risks. You could lose a foothold or you could get caught up in a blizzard or a snowstorm and get … Lire la suite

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A Wonderful Holiday in Whistler

Wednesday, 9 January 2008 – Wolfgang Jaegel Built around two picturesque mountains, Whistler and Blackcomb – Whistler is a year-round resort, located about 150 kilometers north of Vancouver through the Highway 99 and about 350 kilometers from Seattle, Washington. Boasting … Lire la suite

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Motor Home Adventures in The Adirondack Mountains

Sunday, 16 December 2007 – Andrew Stratton The Adirondacks in upstate New York was one of the first wild preserves set aside and protected in the United States. It is more than 6 million acres of woods, lakes, ponds, and … Lire la suite

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Seven Ways to Endanger Your Dog While Hiking

Saturday, 12 April 2008 – Janet Winter Hiking or camping with your dog can be a fun experience for both of you – unless your faithful friend disappears or is injured. Use common sense to plan ahead and avoid a … Lire la suite

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The New Milestones of Mount Everest

By: Jude Limburn Turner We all know that Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary were the first mountaineers to conquer Mount Everest (8,848 m), and many of us will have heard that Sir Ranulph Fiennes was the first British pensioner … Lire la suite

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Everest Environmentalists

By: Jude Limburn Turner It was almost inevitable that a high mountain like Mount Everest (8,848m) would become a high profile platform for environmental issues. On December the 7th 2009, the UN Climate Change Conference will begin in Copenhagen, but … Lire la suite

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Hiking And Camping Gear: The Basics

There are endless varieties available, where hiking and camping gear is concerned. However, it does not make much sense to buy expensive gear worth thousands of dollars when you just start off with these activities. While buying hiking and camping … Lire la suite

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Hiking Gear – The ABCs About The Perfect Hiking Gear

There are several important factors that come into play while you decide about buying the perfect hiking gear for your specific needs. You need to consider whether it’ll be a short duration hiking trip or a longer, well-organized hiking trip … Lire la suite

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