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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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Jesse | August 30, 2021
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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 […]

Breya Bergom | July 23, 2021
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This National Park Mails Your Trash Back to You if You Litter

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Khao Yai National Park, near Bangkok, Thailand now mails tourists their trash back if they litter. Founded in 1962 the park is the oldest in the country and the third-largest covering 837 square miles. It is part of the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex, which is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area is known for its diverse […]

Alex Camerino | September 23, 2020
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Tokyo Summer Olympics 2020 to Use SNOW GUNS to Keep Spectators Cool

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Ever since Tokyo was awarded next year’s summer Olympics back in 2013, concerned officials have been trying to figure out how to keep spectators cool in the summer heat. Tokyo regularly sees temperatures hit 95ºF in the summer and to prevent spectators suffering from heatstroke it looks like they’ll be using snow to keep people cool. Related: 4 Reasons You Should […]

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SnowBrains | September 13, 2019
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8 Affordable Places In The World To Heli-Ski

International heli skiing trips for affordable prices.

Heli-skiing can provide the turns of a lifetime down steep, powder-filled terrain typically inaccessible to most skiers. Unfortunately, most of the time, getting access to these lines is not always cheap. The typical week-long heli-adventure in popular heli-skiing playgrounds like Alaska run anywhere from $6,000 to $10,000, or with daily rates reaching up to $1500. But for those budget skiers […]

Martin Kuprianowicz | August 30, 2019
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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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WeatherBrains | June 20, 2019
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VIDEO: Climbers Videotaping Avalanche Stick Around Too Long & Get Caught In It

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AvyBrains | September 18, 2018
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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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CycleBrains | August 13, 2018
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