CARINE In those silent moments, with my eyes closed trying to picture where Chris might be at that very moment, probably climbing some scary mountain, I want to reach into that picture and bring him back to see what mom and dad, what our family might become. LONG LENS: Chris disappears ...
Switchbacks can make long climbs easier as you gain elevation more slowly. In Connecticut, though you may not go as far up, you’ll be headed straight up. The Trail passes over Bear Mountain, the highest peak in the state. There is also a wheelchair-accessible section of the Trail in ...
The Mount Britton Trail is a 0.8 mile, one-way hike. It starts a short walk from Road 9938 off of Rd 191. But it climbs 594 feet in this short distance and get to an elevation of 2,493 feet. The trail is narrow, but paved, and well-maintained.
Here are a few photos from my earlier climbs to Monte Gavia, on the other side of the pass. The weather conditions were quite different. On the way to Monte Gavia, ibex gave the way but rather reluctantly, and with dignity. The steep summit route of Monte Gavia. Tresero group as ...
This campground is dry and built primarily for HOV people cuz the Elk mountain area is very much a dirt bike and four-wheel Haven. It's got dropped toilets and it has potable water. Problem is that the spigots don't have any hose fittings, so you can't hook up, which I think is ...
Initially, the two vortices start co-rotating; the easternmost vortex climbs on the slope; it is elongated and starts to merge with its companion vortex. However, finally, the cyclone above the shelf drifts away from its partner in the deep region. This indicates that the topographic effects ...
There's more to Maine than golden summers filled with lobster rolls and double-scoop cones. While it can be a chilly place to visit in the winter, the stark weather empties popular routes likeGorham Mountain LoopinAcadia National Park, giving winter hikers the chance to see the coastal splend...
They carry the heavy loads, set the ladders and ropes to cross the Hillary Step and Khumbu Icefield for mountain climbers, and they take care of setting up camp while climbers and trekkers catch their breath and try to survive life on the world’s highest peak. Difference Between a Sherpa ...
There’s a scenic 10.2-mile stretch which starts at the Glencoe Mountain Resort and climbs up the infamous Devil’s Staircase, the highest point of the West Highland Way at 550 metres which has fantastic views, then descends to Kinclochleven. ...
Vermont's tallest peak, Mt. Mansfield, and neighboring Spruce Peak are a few miles away, and between the mountains and village center, Mountain Road offers a wide choice of inns and accommodation with recreation facilities, such as Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa. More resort facilities are at...