They taught us how to 9 , put on our equipment, and what to do in an 10 . I took a deep breath, asked not to get the bends, grabbed the instructor’s 11 , and began to descend(下沉). We began the dive on the surface, and I felt like I was 12 . I felt I was there for...
Every year, there is only about a 15-day window during which climbers can ascend and descend from 8,000 metres, as the winds slow down during the transition between wind cycles. In the death zone, the wind speed often exceeds 100 km per hour. After locating the bodies, the team mostly ...
“Yes, I would like to do first-class work.’’ Our society frowns on people who set out to do really good work. You’re not supposed to; luck is supposed to descend on you and you do great things by chance. Well, that’s a kind ...
Being able to climb at a steady rate that you can aerobically maintain without stopping, plus having enough energy and strength to descend safely, will be key objectives to your training plan. Decide how you'll approach your training. Your detailed plan can be something you put together on ...
Partner assists work very well to escape a keeper pothole, but they also can prove useful for getting the last personintothe pothole. With no nearby anchors, the last person may have to use a thigh belay or a meat anchor to lower everyone else down by rope. In order to descend, the ...
Now, let’s descend into the world of the ISFJ – that one organized, considerate friend who anticipates every need and never forgets a birthday. If you are looking to transform into an ISFJ’s worst nightmare, here’s your foolproof guide. Start with a fundamental disrespect for plans. Ju...
Abseiling involves descending rope(s) using a friction device (e.g. belay device) attached to your harness. It's used to tackle terrain that would be too dangerous or time-consuming to descend on foot. For example; escaping a route beyond your ability, descending from a pinnacle, or approa...
In reality, all the calamities we're liable to encounter are due to natural phenomena and human will. But of all the destructive powers in our world, none resembles the ferocity and form of those mythic monsters quite like tornadoes. These storms descend like a dagger from the clouds. They...
In 1964, the Navy's Ocean Engineering Program started the Deep Submergence Systems Project (DSSP) to develop deep-sea rescue vehicles (DSRV) that could descend and attach to sunken submarines to deliver the sailors to safety. One of the objectives of the DSSP was to deploy and reach any ...
Holding a pair of dumbbells at your sides, take a long step forward, landing on the ball of your foot and keeping your heel up. Bend your front knee and descend until your back knee touches the ground, then push back up and repeat with your other leg. ...