The Hardknott Pass -- part of the old Roman road from Ravenglass to Ambleside -- is a steep and narrow road with hairpin bends which connects Eskdale with central Lakeland. Overlooking the pass itself, strategically placed above one of the steepest roads in the area, is the old Roman Fort...
Bolivia's Road of Death Many People Die on These Deadly Highways This article compiles a list of some of the most dangerous roads in the world. Videos are provided for each road, many of which show people traveling over some of the roughest terrain on the planet. So, if you don’t ...
Waipio Valleyis a marvelous valley located in the Hamakua District of the Big Island of Hawai’i. In the Hawaiian language "Waipiʻo" means curved water. Waipio represents a steep road that goes down into the valley from a great point located on the top of the southern wall of the va...
Out in the Gansu corridor, a semi-desert route between mountain ranges on the old Silk Road, you can see traces of a very different wall: most notably at Yumenguan (Jade Gate Pass) near Dunhuang. Built 2,000 years ago during the Han dynasty, the wall is made of tamped earth. You ca...
The Steepest Road On Earth Takes No PrisonersJason Kambitsis
One of the steepest hills in L.A. County resides behind Aldama Elementary School and registers a grueling 33% grade. Park below where the grade begins and climb the hill to reach a rickety staircase hike that has barren hillside on each side and connects with Cross Avenue. Look back to se...
Near the top is the crux of the entire hike: The final scramble is the steepest, most exposed part of the entire loop. This section became even more difficult in 2021 when a rockslide covered it with loose rocks and debris. Use great caution climbing it. Soon enough you’ll be ...
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expect:If you’re looking for diverse terrain, this is it. Montage has 26 trails ranging from beginner to expert. It also boasts a 1,000-foot vertical, valley views, and full mountain night skiing. They also call their premier trail, White Lightning, the “second steepest in the east.”...
On our honeymoon, my wife and I swam with manta rays, walked through a volcano, and drove down the steepest road in the country. What motivated you to pursue your chosen profession? Marketing is all about communication. As an avid storyteller, I’ve always enjoyed literature, film, theater...