Around the halfway point is Hveravellir, an oasis of sorts in the snowy desert landscape, with a lodge, a natural pool for bathing and a multicolor geothermal area with marked hiking trails, including to Kerlingarfjöll mountains. You enter the Ring Road again about an hour’s drive from...
Off Scotland’s northwest coast, the Isle of Skye enchants visitors with its rugged beauty and vibrant culture. Known as the “Misty Isle,” Skye’s landscape features towering sea cliffs, sweeping green hills, rocky mountains, and ethereal mists that create a magical atmosphere. The Isle of S...
But there is downside. When traversing perpendicularly across steep slopes, the angle and gravity will cause your forefoot to drift about inside the wide toe box, creating a sloppy, sloshing effect and ultimatley riding the lower sidewall. This decreases comfort and safety, and increases the like...
Le Fitz Roy Hotel is nestled in the heart of Val Thorens, providing excellent views of the mountainous alpine landscape. Val Thorens ski holidays 2. Portes du Soleil, France Portes du Soleil literally means ‘doors of the sun’ and has some of the top ski resorts in the world. Many pop...
It’s better to hit the ground when it’s just the floor of your home and not a steep slope on the side of a huge mountain. Learn to fall so you can start to soar. Reaction Matters as Much as Agility Yet again, this is one that might seem like common sense to some and still ...
Some concern has been expressed about applying the FRA to steep-slope mines, such as those found throughout the Appalachian region. A field study was conducted at ICG's Peel Poplar Mine in eastern Kentucky to evaluate the applicability of the FRA to steep-slope mining. The evaluation was ...
However, if you are bootpacking a steep slope that will not top out with enough space to transition from split to solid or rappelling into the start of the descent, you might need to strap your assembled solid splitboard to the back of your pack. You’ll want to be sure to practice ...
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Very large steep sled riding hill. Lighted for those who want to sled in the dark. Rope along the side of the hill to help get back up to the top. The park also has cross-country skiing trails at the Pioneer Area. Located in the Summit Metroparks. ...
Visitors can witness cliffs, towering mountains adorned with lush vegetation, historical relics, and jade ribbon-like water winding its way through the valley with the reflection of the sky and the surrounding landscape. Recommended Visiting Time: 4-5 days by Yangtze River Cruise Qutang Gorge ...