Mountains of Lebanon, the parallel ranges – Eddy Saab

• March 27, 2020
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Lebanon consists of two main mountain ranges, Mount Lebanon range & Anti-Lebanon range. Cover image: Mario Fares, Mt Hermon as seen from Mount Sannine.   [caption id="attachment_2258" align="aligncenter" width="450"] Mount...

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A Better diet for a better climb – Cynthia Habre

• March 26, 2020
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Every year, hundreds of people attempt to climb Mount Everest. Mountain Climbing has a high requirement for energy. And in common with any sportive activity, health and performance will both...

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Astrophotography & Mountains, Dark skies matter!

• March 25, 2020
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Author - Maroun Habib @Moophz You might have attended stargazing events or seen those stunning starry landscapes taken from Lebanon, but ever wondered why most of them are done on...

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Vanlife: What began as an attempt for a simpler life, surprisingly became a life-style trend.

• March 25, 2020
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What is life but one grand adventure! We have all seen the hype around #vanlife. And we have all seen the stunning photos on social media. Why not place everything...

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How to use “Trekking Poles” correctly

• March 25, 2020
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𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗸𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆?  Uphill: Poles should be shortened to a length which allow them to be planted in front of you.  Downhill: Poles should be extended to...

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Everest, Manaslu & more.. Avedis Kalpaklian

• March 25, 2020
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“The EGO seeks the summit, the soul seeks the CLIMB” Talking about Elite Mountaineers in Lebanon? Avedis Kalpaklian “#Mountainguru” is on top of the list. 70+ mountains under his belt...

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Arabs on Everest

• March 25, 2020
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The year 2019 recorded the greatest ever number of Arabs of different nationalities successfully climbing Mt Everest in one climbing season, marking by that national and self achievements for all...

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Jungle Ultra, Amazon Rain-forest, Peru – Amin Maalouf

• March 24, 2020
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In 2019, Amine Maalouf and his team (Omni Athletes) got approved to take part in one of the most difficult races in the world “Jungle Ultra” - an Ultra Trail...

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Everest is 7925m… Xtreme Climb, Xtreme cause – Ghassan Hajjar

• March 24, 2020
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“A mountaineer should always stay humble and cannot fight against the reality of the circumstances”; a piece of advice given by “Ghassan Hajjar” a Lebanese who tried to reach the...

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The stairway to heaven, “Baalbeck-Mount Ararat” – Nidal Solh

• March 24, 2020
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The city of the sun "Baalbek" and Mount Ararat are connected with an imaginary line called “stairway to heaven” which also connects the pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Nidal Solh,...

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