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Two-Year-Old Boy Believed to Be Youngest Person to Reach Everest Base Camp

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A journey many people spend months training for has just been accomplished by a two-year-old toddler after his parents decided to take him on a whim. Carter Dallas, from Glasgow, Scotland, reached the 17,598-foot-high Everest base camp on October 25, 2023. Related: The Forced Relocation of Everest Base Camp – SnowBrains Dallas is two years younger than the previous youngest […]
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Ski Club From Afghanistan Evacuated to Italy Amidst Chaotic Taliban Takeover

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With the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan, tens of thousands of individuals and families are trying to escape and are fighting for their lives. Several countries and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have contributed to the evacuation efforts, but with the Taliban seemingly in control and with groups like ISIS-K contributing to the high levels of uncertainty, the atmosphere in Afghanistan is extremely unpredictable […]
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The New 1,900-Mile Hiking Trail Connecting Europe and Asia

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Discovered in 2015, the Transcaucasian Trail (TCT) goes through Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia. Trailing 6,562-feet above sea level, the TCT stretches through the depth-ridden valleys and peaks of the Caucasus Mountains. Overall, it connects over 20 national parks. The Transcaucasia region is a hidden gem that stretches over two continents of the world. Related: The American Perimeter Trail- 12,000 Miles of What Could […]
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Earth’s 3rd and 4th Hottest EVER Recorded Temperatures Were in the Last 3-Years

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129ºF and 128.7ºF, recorded in Kuwait in 2016 and Pakistan in 2017, have officially been confirmed as the Earth’s 3rd and 4th hottest temperatures on record, scientists from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced Tuesday. The Kuwait reading is an Asian record, the highest ever recorded temperature for the continent of Asia, and both readings are also the highest temperatures recorded on the planet […]
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Cyclist Completes First ‘Everesting’ on Everest | 41-Hours Non-Stop, 29,030-Feet Climbed, 220-Miles Covered

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Since late 2013, riders around the world have been attempting to “Everest” their local climbs; trying to complete enough ascents of one climb to amass 29,030-feet of vertical gain, the height of Mt. Everest, reports Cycling Tips. Nowadays, “Everesting” is a global phenomenon, more than 2,700 “Everestings” have been completed, from roughly 2,000 riders, in almost 80 countries. But now, […]
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Study Reports that “Impact of Global Warming is Evident” in the Himalayas

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The Himalayas, the world’s highest mountains, are getting warmer, according to a study published in science journal Current Science, livemint.com reports. “Total precipitation (rainfall + snowfall) was found to increase whereas snowfall was found to decrease with concurrent significant increase in rainfall at all zones of NWH,” the study said. It warned that rising trends in liquid precipitation have a negative […]
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Russian Skier Killed & 4 Of His Friends Buried In An Avalanche At A Ski Resort In India Today

According to Local Authorities, a Russian skier was killed and 4 of his friends were buried in an avalanche at Gulmarg Resort, India Today. The avalanche struck the skiers at the resort. Local police were able to safely rescue the 4 others and transport them to the hospital. At the time of the accident, there was an avalanche warning that was in […]
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VIDEO: HUGE Avalanche Caught On Camera In Pakistan

Avalancha en montañas del Istor-o-Nal, #Pakistán, tras tormenta a 7.400m en el Hindu Kush Por Kaleem Khan, el 30.10.2017. #Avalanche #Snow pic.twitter.com/obTTIv4lkO — Alerta Climagram (RIP) (@deZabedrosky) November 2, 2017 This HUGE avalanche was caught on video in August, but was just released. It occurred on one of the country’s highest peak in the Hindu Kush Mountain Range. These guys captured […]
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The Mountain Collective Pass | 16 Destinations, 5 Continents, 6800″ of Powder, and the World’s Best Road Trip

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[sponsored by The Mountain Collective] So you’re finally doing it, you’ve decided on a season of skiing. You’ve picked your destination and plan on staying there the whole winter, becoming a local and shredding every single day. Only thing is, the snow doesn’t come where you are, whilst the next state over is getting free refills. Daily. Don’t take that risk, […]
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Pollution From Asia Makes Pacific Storms Stronger

A new study recently released in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has stated that the current intense air pollution levels in East Asia could be contributing to stronger storms forming over the Pacific ocean. Once formed, these storms slam into western North America. If you’re a skier or rider, maybe there’s a benefit to the air pollution of Asia… This study utilized computer models to acquire its results. Water vapor in the air needs an […]
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