4 British Teens Rescued 3 Times Attempting to Cross Iceland in Winter Four British trekkers attempted to film a documentary called “The Coldest Crossing” about an unsupported 250 mile trek across Iceland in the heart of winter with only the food that they brought with them. Due to the fact that this trek was unsupported, it posed a lot of risks for the four British trekkers. The Iceland Search and Rescue, a […] Backcountry Chris Wallner | January 4, 2016 1 Comment
How To Trek to Everest Base Camp: editor’s note: Zeb Blais wrote this post for his guide company Alpine Mountain Works. Please check out his site feel free to email him any questions here: info@alpinemountainworks.com *** The Himalaya is an intimidating mountain range. Steep, jagged rock, huge glaciers, and extreme altitudes are thrust in your face as soon as you enter the Nepal. I had been trying […] Zeb Blais | October 19, 2015 0 Comments
Avalanche & Snowstorm Kills At Least 22 Hikers in Nepal A severe snowstorm and avalanche has killed at least 17 hikers in Nepal and many more are potentially missing. The unseasonal snowstorm was caused by the enormous category-4 cyclone Hud-Hud that impacted Eastern India and slammed in the southern slopes of the Himalaya. These hikers died on Tuesday while traveling along the iconic 21-day Annapurna Circuit trek. “We do not know how many are missing, but there is a possibility that there are people missing.” – Shrestha, the army […] Avalanche SnowBrains | October 15, 2014 1 Comment
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