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Popular Alpine Hiking Routes in The Alps Closed Due to Summer Heatwave

Popular Alpine Routes Close in The Alps Due to Summer Heatwave

The Europen dog days of summer have forced yet another activity to shut down. The current heatwave is causing popular alpine hiking routes across The Alps to close because snow is melting too quickly. Every summer, heaps of tourists come from all over the world to visit the area for hiking, climbing, and summer activities. However this year the extreme […]

Nick DeRiso | August 8, 2022
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Lone Backcountry Skier Relives Avalanche that Partially Buried Him Near Matterhorn Peak, CA

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Report courtesy of Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center It’s not easy to write this, but I’m just fortunate that I have the opportunity to do this and not currently buried under an avalanche, so I feel like I need to. I went out for a solo tour out of Twin Lakes yesterday. I started just before 9. I travel solo somewhat […]

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AvyBrains | January 18, 2019
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