Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Mountains Magazine - Lebanon The Mountains Magazine - Lebanon ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://mountainsmagleb.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Through the Lens: Photography Takes Center Stage in Ehden](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2026/09/03/through-the-lens-photography-takes-center-stage-in-ehden/) - For three days, the historic Al Koubra Palace in Ehden became a meeting place for photography, creativity, and visual storytelling, welcoming hundreds of visitors to a remarkable exhibition held from August 28 to 30, 2026. Organized by Abdo and Lamia Doueihy, in partnership with Azal Heritage organization the exhibition brought together more than 20 photographers, - [Your Hike Didn’t Injure You. Your Capacity Wasn’t Ready for the Load.](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2026/08/27/your-hike-didnt-injure-you-your-capacity-wasnt-ready-for-the-load/) - Written by Mario Fares | CSCS, Certified Running Coach Mountain Strength Studio Hiking can be demanding on your body. Every hike creates stress. Your muscles, tendons and joints have to absorb and produce force repeatedly. However, stress itself isn't the problem, your body is designed to adapt to it. The problem appears when the - [HIGHLANDER Cedrus 2026 – Chnaniir Edition](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2026/08/25/highlander-cedrus-2026-chnaniir-edition/) - HIGHLANDER Cedrus – Chnaniir Edition marks the first time HIGHLANDER has taken place in Keserwan following previous editions in North Lebanon over the past two years. This year, HIGHLANDER Cedrus returned in a special one day hiking format part of Chnaniir Festival. Organized as part of the HIGHLANDER Cedrus program in Lebanon, the Chnaniir Edition - [A father-and-son journey to the top of Europe](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2026/08/15/a-father-and-son-journey-to-the-top-of-europe/) - Between the Summit and the Decision A father-and-son journey to the top of Europe became a story about purpose, risk, faith and knowing what a summit is really worth. Some mountains are remembered for the view from the top. Others are remembered for the decisions made along the way. For Joe Abi Azar and his - [Stop Blaming Electrolytes: The Real Cause of Muscle Cramps is Lack of Strength](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2026/08/14/stop-blaming-electrolytes-the-real-cause-of-muscle-cramps-is-lack-of-strength/) - Written by Mario Fares | Strength & Conditioning Coach, Running Coach Mountain Strength Studio For decades, runners have believed that muscle cramps are caused by dehydration and mineral loss. But if electrolytes pills were the cure, why we still see runners cramping on the trails? A 2026 Study in the Journal of Strength - [Chnaniir Festival Launches Its 2026 Second Edition Under the Theme “Meshwar”](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2026/07/20/chnaniir-festival-launches-its-2026-second-edition-under-the-theme-meshwar/) - The Chnaniir Festival officially unveiled the program for its second edition, Summer 2026, under the theme “Meshwar”, during a launch event held at Château Rweiss. The event took place under the patronage of the Minister of Tourism, H.E. Laura El Khazen Lahoud, represented by her advisor Mr. Maurice Matar, and was attended by media representatives, - [Mzaar Trail Network Officially Inaugurated, Marking a New Chapter for Mountain Tourism](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2026/07/18/mzaar-trail-network-officially-inaugurated-marking-a-new-chapter-for-mountain-tourism/) - Editor: Mario Fares The Mzaar Trail Network was officially inaugurated on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Mzaar Ski Resort, through a collaboration between Mountain Society NGO, founded by Bechara Salame, and Mzaar Ski Resort. The inauguration featured the network's first official hike, leading participants to Mzaar Peak (Around 2,450 m) before continuing to Cave des - [Drop in Running Shoes: A Strength & Conditioning Coach’s Perspective](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2026/07/12/drop-in-running-shoes-a-strength-conditioning-coachs-perspective/) - Written by Mario Fares Strength & Conditioning Coach | Founder: Mountain Strength Running shoes are usually linked to better performance or fewer injuries, and one of the less discussed topics is the “drop”. As a strength and conditioning coach, I approach this topic differently. Instead of asking: “which drop is better?”, I ask: “which - [Jbeil Hosts Engaging Nature and Conservation Conference](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2026/01/31/jbeil-hosts-engaging-nature-and-conservation-conference/) - Jbeil, 24 January – A diverse group of 50 participants from different regions and professions gathered on Saturday January 24, 2026 to attend a thought-provoking conference organised by Maison du Tourisme, under the administration of Stephanie Nader. The audience included students, educators, researchers, and nature enthusiasts, all eager to learn from leading experts in the - [Inauguration of the "Qatlab Trail" Ammatour](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2025/11/28/inauguration-of-the-qatlab-trail-ammatour/) - On Sunday, November 16, the Municipality of Ammatour in collaboration with the Shouf Biosphere Reserve, inaugurated the "Qatlab Trail". The event drew a large crowd of more than 300 participants and over seven hiking groups. Among the attendees were General Chamel Roukoz, former Minister of Information Dr. Manal Abdel Samad, as well as several mayors - [Stay safe in the Nature – How the Right Gear Protects You](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2025/11/17/stay-safe-in-the-nature-how-the-right-gear-protects-you/) - Pic Blanc Sports: Helly Hansen official distributor in Lebanon Nature is fascinating—but never to be underestimated. A forest hike, a long trek, or even a multi-day adventure outdoors can bring unexpected challenges, especially in autumn and winter, when cold, wind, and moisture increase the risks. Still, it’s common to see hikers setting out unprepared—as if - [Hiking Shoes or Boots? How to Make the Right Choice?](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2025/10/26/hiking-shoes-or-boots-how-to-make-the-right-choice/) - Pic Blanc sports: Helly Hansen official distributor in Lebanon. The success of any hike often depends on what’s on your feet. We’ve all seen tired hikers struggling to keep up in the wrong shoes—and those who move with ease simply because they made the right choice. But when should you go for hiking shoes, and - [Highlander Lebanon Second Edition: A Resounding Success Celebrating Adventure and Culture](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2025/06/21/highlander-lebanon-second-edition-a-resounding-success-celebrating-adventure-and-culture/) - The second edition of Highlander Lebanon has once again proven to be a remarkable event, bringing together adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers for an unforgettable backpacking experience. Hosted with great enthusiasm, the event attracted over 200 participants and traversed three stunning districts—Bcharee, Tannourine, and Ehden—highlighting Lebanon’s natural beauty and cultural richness. Starting at Dahr - [A LHO Adventure Documentary Screening: A life-changing journey of Tony Aoun](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2025/05/22/a-lho-adventure-documentary-screening-a-life-changing-journey-of-tony-aoun/) - On Thursday, May 15, 2025, an exceptional documentary screening took place, shedding light on the remarkable journey of Tony Aoun, a climber who faced unimaginable challenges while attempting to summit Ama Dablam, the mother of all mountains. Produced by Life Happens Outdoors, the documentary chronicles Tony's inspiring climb to the summit at 6812m, and captures - [LEBANON HIDDEN WORLD (Part 1): REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2025/05/19/lebanon-hidden-world-part-1-reptiles-amphibians/) - Despite its modest size of just 10,452 km², Lebanon is one of the most biodiverse countries in the Old World. Regarding fauna, Lebanon is home to over 60 species of mammals. Some, like the Syrian Bear, are now locally extinct, while others, such as the Long-eared Hedgehog, are still being documented today. The country - [Spring is here.. “How to deal with a snake encounter?](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/03/19/spring-is-here-how-to-deal-with-a-snake-encounter/) - Cover Image: Rudy Moawad Old myths, stories and even movies portray snakes as vicious monsters waiting for the right opportunity to attack or feast on humans. And just like any other topic, bad reputations tend to spread fast and become hard to contradict. Many environmentalists and conservationists describe snakes as one of the most misunderstood - [Defying all odds: the journey of Lebanon’s mountain youth](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2025/04/08/defying-all-odds-the-journey-of-lebanons-mountain-youth/) - Cover image: Sarah Semaan Photo Leila Rossa Mouawad Lebanon’s youth have long faced challenges that push them to migrate within and outside the country. In mountainous areas, challenges include limited access to higher education and job opportunities. Additionally, there is a clear mismatch between the ambitions of young people and the resources traditionally available in - [Prominent Lebanese Participation in the IFSC Asia General Assembly](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2025/01/20/prominent-lebanese-participation-in-the-ifsc-asia-general-assembly/) - The Saudi Climbing and Hiking Federation hosted the General Assembly meeting of the IFSC Asia Committee on January 11-12, 2025, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This notable event saw the participation of 31 representatives from 14 countries, marking a pivotal moment for the climbing community across Asia. For the first time in history, the assembly celebrated - [محمية أرز الشوف على القائمة الخضراء من جديد حتى ٥ كانون الثاني ٢٠٢٩](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2025/01/20/محمية-أرز-الشوف-على-القائمة-الخضراء-من/) - محمية أرز الشوف على القائمة الخضراء من جديد حتى ٥ كانون الثاني 2029 في 10 الشهر الجاري أعلن الاتحاد الدولي لحماية الطبيعة عن إعادة إدراج محمية أرز الشوف على القائمة الخضراء، لتكون المحمية الأولى في العالم العربي التي يتم إعادة إعلانها بعد مضي الخمس سنوات الأولى. بدأ الاتحاد الدولي لحماية الطبيعة في صياغة مفهوم القائمة - [Become a citizen snow-scientist the next time you hike the Lebanese mountains!](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/01/18/become-a-citizen-snow-scientist-the-next-time-you-hike-the-lebanese-mountains/) - Cover Photo: Measuring snow height (HS), snow density, and SWE. Cedars (2870 m), 6 Mar 2016. Photo by Charbel Abou Chakra. Hydrological importance of snow in Lebanon For most Lebanese, the arrival of snow each year means they can escape their urban lives and head to the mountains that are reachable within an hour's - [Transhumance in Lebanon - Al Terhal Trek Expedition](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2024/12/16/transhumance-in-lebanon-al-terhal-trek-expedition/) - The Al Terhal Trek Expedition is an emblematic journey curated by 33North, designed to immerse adventurers in the diverse landscapes, rich heritage, and natural beauty of the Boukaat Loubnan Trails BLT. This expedition is more than just a trek; it is a transformative experience that takes participants on a profound exploration of Lebanon's cultural - [Mountains of Lebanon, the parallel ranges - Eddy Saab](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/27/mountains-of-lebanon-the-parallel-ranges-eddy-saab/) - Lebanon consists of two main mountain ranges, Mount Lebanon range & Anti-Lebanon range. Cover image: Mario Fares, Mt Hermon as seen from Mount Sannine. MOUNT LEBANON RANGE: Mount Lebanon range consists of seven plateau, from North to South: 1- AMMOUAA PLATEAU its highest peak is “Jabal el Arouba” (2228m) and the second highest - [Autumn the best season of all, 14 fun facts!!](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2023/09/07/3953/) - In 2024, the autumnal equinox—also called the September equinox or fall equinox—arrives on Sunday, September 22. This date marks the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. WHAT IS AN EQUINOX? The word “equinox” comes from Latin aequus, meaning “equal,” and nox, “night.” On the equinox, day and night are roughly equal in length. During - [A celebration! LMT developing Lebanon's new geotrails](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2024/02/07/a-celebration-lmt-developing-lebanons-new-geotrails/) - BY: Ranwa Imad (LMTA) A country that has been through so much, still holds so many treasures we’ve been sleeping on. Lebanon’s journey through time was made possible through the Lebanon Mountain Trail Association (LMTA), as they were able to pass on the tales of the earth by working on Geotrails that are beyond just - [Exploring Lebanon's Scenic Boukaat Loubnan Trail](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2024/01/29/exploring-lebanons-scenic-boukaat-loubnan-trail/) - An Exclusive Interview with 33North's Founder Discovering Lebanon's natural beauty and cultural heritage takes on a new dimension with the Boukaat Loubnan Trails (BLT), a groundbreaking long-distance trail that seamlessly connects the western and eastern mountain ranges. In this exclusive interview, Gilbert Moukheiber, the founder of 33North and the visionary behind BLT, shares insights - [Safe driving in foggy conditions](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2024/01/20/safe-driving-in-foggy-conditions/) - Mountain tops jutting skyward out of the fog can be a beautiful sight, but it can also be dangerous for travelers. One moment your view is clear and the next you have driven into dense fog. There are two ingredients that add to the formation of fog in areas of variable terrain. First, overnight, the - [Hail vs Snow - What’s the difference?](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2023/12/21/hail-vs-snow-whats-the-difference/) - Both snow and hail are small pieces of ice that falls from the sky. Then what is it that makes it have two names? There actually is quite some difference between hail and snow. Snow or snowflakes are formed when water freezes in crystal forms. These are star shaped and pointed. These protrusions help - [Asian Climbing cup - KSA 2023](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2023/12/15/asian-climbing-cup-ksa-2023/) - LFCM press release The 2023 ASIAN Climbing Cup taking place in Riyadh KSA under the organization of the International Federation of Sports Climbing in collaboration with the Saudi Climbing and Hiking federation from December 12 to dec 16. The event englobes the participation of 12 countries in 3 disciplines: Speed climbing, Lead climbing and bouldering. - [A tree bringing Montpellier to Mount Hermon - قيقب حرمون](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2023/10/11/a-tree-bringing-montpellier-to-mount-hermon-قيقب-حرمون/) - What brings Montpellier in Southern France to Mount Hermon in Lebanon? It is the Montpellier maple tree or Acer monspessulanum (in French: érable de Montpellier). This maple tree has travelled from west to east (and maybe in the opposite direction) and became distributed across the Mediterranean basin. Maple seeds are winged, giving them an advantage - [Petrichor, the smell of earth after the rain](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2023/10/01/petrichor-the-smell-of-earth-after-the-rain/) - As the rain begins to fall and touch land, a new perfume emerges from the soil - petrichor. The word is derived from a combination of the prefix "petr" referring to stone, and "ichor," referring to a tenuous essence, and was first coined in 1964 in the journal Nature by two Australian scientists studying the - [Why do leaves change colors in Autumn?](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2023/09/26/why-do-leaves-change-colors-in-autumn/) - First let's think about why some trees drop their leaves before winter. In winter, it would take a lot of energy and water for plants to keep their leaves healthy. But winter is cold, dry, and usually there isn't much sun (which helps give plants energy). So, instead of trying to keep their leaves, some - [Toureef: A Visionary Startup Uplifting the Rural Economy](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2023/09/19/toureef-a-visionary-startup-uplifting-the-rural-economy/) - Amidst the lively city's fast-paced environment, time stands still at the Reef. Em Assaad skillfully sews, her needle gently piercing the fabric, while Abou Elias rushes each morning to open his bakery just around the corner, pondering ways to attract more patrons. Rural artisans thrive, working tirelessly to support their children's education. Despite millions of - ["TRANSPYRENEA 2023" an Adventure with a capital "A"](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2023/09/12/transpyrenea-2023-an-adventure-with-a-capital-a/) - An adventure crossing the French Pyrenees: the TRANSPYRENEA 2023. 475KM of trail running at high altitude, on a swollen knee and with barely any sleep- what does that look like? For Lebanese Legend Ali Kedami it was HELL, but there is no giving up. 4 days earlier on August 1st was the start of the - [The 7 Summits.. 6 or 8 ?](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2023/08/24/7-summits-6-or-8/) - Mountaineers can all agree that climbing the Seven Summits, the highest peak of each of the world’s continents, is among the supreme accomplishments of their sport; it is harder to get them to agree on exactly which peaks make up the Seven Summits. The problem is one of geographical classification and perspective. First, there is - [Wakhan Corridor.. few people even know of its existence!!](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2023/08/11/wakhan-corridor-few-people-even-know-of-its-existence/) - It's undoubtedly one of the remotest, and most beautiful places in the whole world and it is about as far away from the noise & the traffic as heaven... The Wakhan Corridor, a narrow strip of territory in the Badakhshan Province of Afghanistan, is situated at the crossroads of four countries: China, Pakistan, Afghanistan and - [Keep a room for adventure - Dr. Rasha hajj](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2023/03/30/keep-a-room-for-adventure-dr-rasha-hajj/) - Nature lover and outdoors addict. Graduated in 2017 from the Lebanese university, Rasha pursued her master’s program in esthetic and prosthetic dentistry at saint joseph university, Beirut. Rasha is actually running her own dental clinic and teaching at saint Joseph University, Beirut. Being a dentist and managing her own clinic with all the tasks and - [Youth Conservation Corps](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2023/01/19/youth-conservation-corps/) - Youth in Lebanon are constantly looking for suitable opportunities and experiences that match with their interests and potentials. And it’s vivid that Lebanese lifestyle paves the way for youth to get subjected to the importance of the nature along its very basic fundamentals that we as people rely on the most. The “Youth Conservation Corps”, - [A Pile of Controversy](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2023/01/01/a-pile-of-controversy/) - Majestic sceneries up there, flabbergasting beautiful landscapes, pure and clean environment, fresh and comforting atmosphere! Aren’t we talking about the mountains? Don’t you agree with the quote that says: “Great things are done when Men and Mountains meet?” I do believe in the magic up there! Once there, I feel free. The freedom there, is - [بطولة لبنان الأولى في تسلق البولدرينغ](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2022/12/12/بطولة-لبنان-الأولى-في-تسلق-البولدرينغ/) - أقام الإتحاد اللبناني لرياضات التسلق والجبال أولى بطولات لبنان الرسمية في تسلق البولديرينغ وذلك نهار السبت في 10/12/2022 في صالة نادي بولدز/شامبس للتسلق في الحازمية. شهدت البطولة مشاركة واسعة في مختلف الفئات المتنافسة وهي: تحت ١٢ سنة، تحت ١٦ سنة، مستوى متوسط ومتقدم (إناث وذكور)، حيث وصل عدد المتبارين الى 62 متبارياً منهم فريق من - [Football & Mountains - Highest stadium & fun facts](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2022/11/20/football-mountains-highest-stadium-fun-facts/) - The FIFA world cup kicks off today in Qatar, have you ever wondered what are the highest stadiums in the world ? Modern day stadiums are equipped with all the modern facilities and technologies, some stadiums are also situated at pretty high altitudes. While these fascinating marvels of architecture provide breathtaking views, these can be - [The first rain, tips for personal health & driving](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2022/10/15/3853/) - First rain of the season is special because it relieves us from ruthless heat but that doesn’t mean you should enjoy. Even if it rained just when you needed, avoid getting wet and that is why: Temperature difference affects the immune system: First things first, you should not ignore the massive temperature difference before and - [Fir, or “sapin” in French or “شوح”, The Christmas tree of Lebanon](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2022/08/21/fir-or-sapin-in-french-or-شوح-the-christmas-tree-of-lebanon/) - Cover image: Spyro Klitira - Akkar Fir, or “sapin” in French or “شوح” in Arabic is the tree that has been bound to Christmas in western societies. However, fir trees can only be found in cool and temperate zones of the Globe. Before the advent of the “plastic” Christmas trees, people used to rely on - [The story behind the names of 5 mountaineering brands (Part 1)](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2022/07/18/the-story-behind-the-names-of-5-mountaineering-brands-part-1/) - Cover picture: Lhotse, Nepal - Spyro Klitira You may be familiar with many outdoors brands, as they are popular manufacturers of high-quality outdoor gear but you may not know the story behind their names. Here is how some brands got their names: Marmot Marmot was founded in 1974 by two friends, Eric Reynolds and Dave - [Wildlife in the Mountains of Lebanon](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/07/07/wildlife-in-the-mountains-of-lebanon/) - Cover Photo: Red Fox (Vulpes Vulpes) - Rami Khashab Despite its small area (10452 km2) Lebanon is mostly a mountainous country with two parallel mountain ranges, one is western and includes Lebanese highest peak: Qurnat al Sawda' (3088 m), and the other stretches across the eastern border with Syria, both separated by the Bekaa valley. - [Birds of Lebanon - Introduction](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2022/04/19/birds-of-lebanon-introduction/) - Cover Image: European Roller Lebanon lies on the second most important migration route, the Eastern Mediterranean Flyway; this means a significant number and variety of birds pass through, or winter in the country each year. The wide diversity of habitats found in Lebanon makes it the perfect place for different species of birds to breed - [Launching of the Lebanese Federation of Sports Climbing & Mountaineering AR/ENG](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2022/04/17/launching-of-the-lebanese-federation-of-sports-climbing-mountaineering-ar-eng/) - English / عربي إطلاق الإتحاد اللبناني لرياضات التسلق والجبال بمشاركة رياضية واسعة أبصر الإتحاد اللبناني لرياضات التسلق والجبال النور خلال حفل كبير عقد في مركز التدريب والمؤتمرات التابع لشركة طيران الشرق الأوسط في مطار رفيق الحريري الدولي، وذلك برعاية وزارة الشباب والرياضة وبالتعاون مع وزارتي السياحة والبيئة. حضر الحفل وزيرة الشباب والرياضةالسابقة فارتينيه اوهانيان، مدير - [Joyce Azzam's LMT winter traverse](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2022/04/03/joyce-azzams-lmt-winter-traverse/) - Joyce’s winter traverse was marked by harsh weather conditions that she weathered until the very last day, highlighting the beauty of the trail and Lebanese mountains in the winter. It was also marked by a warm welcome from local communities everywhere that she went; a heartfelt support and guidance by all local guides; and a - [Mushrooms land](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2022/03/20/mushrooms-land/) - Prepared by Romy Azar and Dr. Rana El Zein Jaw dropping, spectacular, weird, mysterious, & out of the ordinary are common terms applied upon the discovery of wild mushrooms. They come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, a very diverse world; underground as much as over the ground. Have you ever encountered a specimen in - [Runners, don’t forget the transverse plane.](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2022/03/12/runners-dont-forget-the-transverse-plane/) - Cover photo: Elias Polion, Trail Runner Prepared by: Mario Fares, Strength and Conditioning Coach We live in a three-dimensional world. Our bodies need the ability to move in all three dimensions. By improving three-dimensional movements, you reduce your risk for injury and are more likely to achieve higher performance. The three planes of motion - [What is cloud seeding?](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2022/03/07/what-is-cloud-seeding/) - Cloud seeding is a type of weather modification, which disperses certain chemical substances into the air, to modify the amount or type of precipitation that falls from existing clouds. How does it work? Cloud seeding chemicals include silver iodide, potassium iodide and dry ice (solid carbon dioxide). These chemicals are released into the air using - [Dendrochronology](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2022/03/03/dendrochronology/) - Trees are fascinating living things, always a source of aspiration and wonder for us. Being perennial plants, which means they do not die at the end of the vegetation season, trees, may live long while achieving important growth in length and in diameter. One of the main characteristic of trees is that they are woody - [Asian alpine ski championship - Lebanon 2022](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2022/02/23/asian-alpine-ski-championship-lebanon-2022/) - A beautiful Opening ceremony kicked off the 2022 Asian alpine ski championship Mr Yohan Eliasch, president of the International Ski Federation (FIS) attended the opening ceremony that took place at Mzaar Intercontinental – Kfardebian. This is the first time that a championship of this level is held in Lebanon for both women & men. Athletes - [Boukaat Loubnan Trails... The hidden path of Lebanon](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2022/02/22/boukaat-loubnan-trails-the-hidden-path-of-lebanon/) - The Boukaat Loubnan Trail name is derived from the Old Testament giving the name to the Bekaa Valley. This trail is the first long distance trail across the mountains of the Bekaa Valley, covering the Western and the Eastern Mountain Chain known as the Anti Lebanon. The idea behind this trail is a dream becoming - [M.O.U between the LMTA & Joyce Azzam](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2022/02/18/m-o-u-between-the-lmta-joyce-azzam/) - The Lebanon Mountain Trail Association (LMTA) and Elite Mountaineer, activist, and cultural heritage expert Dr. Joyce Azzam, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) officially announcing Joyce as the new LMTA Ambassador based in Lebanon, adding to the association’s existing group of 10 international ambassadors outside of Lebanon. An inspiration to many, Joyce will not only - [The Himalaya mountains & the distribution of the population of China](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2022/02/05/the-himalaya-mountains-the-distribution-of-the-population-of-china/) - What is the role that the Himalayan mountains play in the fact that 94% of China's Population Live on just 43% of the Land Area? China is home to about 18% of the world's population. Despite the fact that China has the third biggest landmass, 94% of the country's population lives on just 43% of - [Elections of the 1st administrative body of the LCMF](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2022/01/21/election-of-the-1st-administrative-body-of-the-lebanese-climbing-mountaineering-federation/) - The Lebanese Climbing and Mountainering Federation, endorsed by the decision No. 139/2/2021 of the minister of Sports, held a General Assembly to elect its first administrative body. The assembly took place at the Ministry of Youth and Sports in the presence of the head of the sports department, Mr. Mohammed Oweidat, in addition to the - [It all started as a dream, Charbel Sattouf's 470km LMT journey.](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/11/21/it-all-started-as-a-dream-charbel-sattoufs-470km-lmt-journey/) - It all started as a dream. I just wanted to challenge myself and the limits of my body. Following his 470km Lebanon Mountain Trail accomplishment, the mountains magazine had a chat with Charbel Sattouf to dig more into his journey. Two years ago, the thought of backpacking the LMT was just an idea in Charbel’s - [Emirati adventurer Saeed Al-Maamari from the top of Qurnat Al-Sawda: Lebanon was and will remain an oasis of peace and love.](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/11/04/emirati-adventurer-saeed-al-maamari-from-the-top-of-qurnat-al-sawda-lebanon-was-and-will-remain-an-oasis-of-peace-and-love/) - In cooperation with the Lebanese Climbing and Mountaineering Federation, the Emirati adventurer, Saeed Al Maamari, was able to reach Qurnat Al Sawda summit, which is the highest peak in Lebanon, making it the 73rd summit to be added to his climbing trips. The climbing journey of Emirati adventurer Saeed Al Maamari is part of the - [Ehmej the land of an ancient King](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/01/28/ehmej-the-land-of-an-ancient-king/) - Prepared By Roy Nader Cover Image Credits: Roy Wehbe Ehmej Trails Ehmej is located in the center of Jbeil highland, 1250 m to 1900m above sea level, 22 km away from the region’s center and 60 km from the capital Beirut. Unspoiled forests, cliffs, and valleys, Ehmej is the perfect destination for your adventure travel - [Highest mountains, tallest mountain & the closest mountain to the moon](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/10/16/highest-mountains-tallest-mountain-the-closest-mountain-to-the-moon/) - Mountaineers can all agree that climbing the Seven Summits, the highest peaks of each of the world’s continents, is among the supreme accomplishments of their sport; it is harder to get them to agree on exactly which peaks make up the Seven Summits. The problem is one of geographical classification and perspective. First, there is - [Elbrus disaster](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/09/26/elbrus-disaster/) - Five climbers died after getting caught in a snowstorm while on the highest mountain in Europe, Russia's Mount Elbrus. Fourteen other members of the group were rescued in strong winds and low visibility amid temperatures of minus 20 degrees Celsius, the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry said on September 24. Eleven of the survivors were taken - [Notice from the Lebanese Mountain Community](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/07/11/notice-from-the-mountain-community-in-lebanon/) - Notice from the Lebanese Mountain Community regarding the hiking accidents near rivers and waterfalls and the related preventive actions. Although hiking is one of the most pleasurable experiences, hiking during the spring season is considered of high risk when walking near river beds and waterfalls. In one month Lebanon counted 6 fatal accidents in addition - [Interview With Tony Issa- Canyoning](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/07/07/interview-with-tony-issa-canyoning/) - Live Interview with Tony Issa to talk about Canyoning in Lebanon View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Mountains Magazine Lebanon (@mountainsmagazinelebanon) - [Interview with Maya Bou Nassar & Ahmad Derbas -PolyLiban Association](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/06/30/interview-with-maya-bou-nassar-ahmad-derbas-polyliban-association/) - Live interview with Maya Bou Nassar & Ahmad Derbass ( PolyLiban Association) to talk about PolyLiban & The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2020/21 View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Mountains Magazine Lebanon (@mountainsmagazinelebanon) - [Geocaching - Hike and hunt treasures in Lebanon and abroad.](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/05/11/geocaching-hike-and-hunt-treasures-in-lebanon-and-abroad/) - Prepared by Mario Fares Geocaching is a worldwide outdoor activity that combines hiking with a treasure hunt. The name derives from a mashup of “geography” and “cache”. Instead of a map you use an app on a smartphone and your powers of observation to find a cache hidden in an Eco-friendly site above ground. - [Interview With Raymond Khoury & Saide Yaacoub - Bentael Nature Reserve](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/06/23/interview-with-raymond-khoury-saide-yaacoub-bentael-nature-reserve/) - Live Interview with Raymond Khoury chairman of Bentael Nature Reserve committee and Saide Yaacoub Field Officer in the reserve to talk about the future plans and many more aspects concerning the reserve. You can check Bentael Nature Reserve article on our website : Bentaël " The Daughter of God " View this - [Top of Europe, Mt Elbrus, Maria Kenaan from Russia with love.](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/06/18/3573/) - Maria Kenaan, a Lebanese mountaineer, made it to the summit of Mt Elbrus (Russia) 5642m, the highest peak in Europe on June 12, following an 11 hours summit push that started from the base camp at 3700m. We were very lucky with the weather, said Maria to the Mountains Magazine Lebanon, knowing that it was - [Interview with Nada Hjeili & Georges Saado - Li Beirut Challenge](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/06/16/interview-with-nada-hjeili-georges-saado-li-beirut-challenge/) - Live Interview With Georges Saado to talk about his latest challenge during Li Beirut event. Special guest Nada Hjeili (Together Li Beirut) View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Mountains Magazine Lebanon (@mountainsmagazinelebanon) - [Interview with Rawan Dakik following her successful Everest climb](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/06/09/interview-with-rawan-dakik-following-her-successful-everest-climb/) - Live interview from Kathmandu with Rawan Dakik following her successful Everest climb to talk about the challenges she faced during her 2 months long expedition. Special guests: Avedis Kalpaklian & Hala Dakik View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Mountains Magazine Lebanon (@mountainsmagazinelebanon) - [Together LiBeirut - 19.8 Beirut Global Sports Challenge](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/06/06/together-libeirut-19-8-beirut-global-sports-challenge/) - Together LiBeirut are holding the 19.8 Beirut Global Sports Challenge, on June 11-12-13, to keep the needs of Beirut on top of everyone’s mind and to raise funds for its ongoing work. They are inviting all Lebanese and Lebanon lovers around the world to practice the sport of their choice over a minimal target of - [forests fires in Lebanon - Interview with Khaled Taleb & Abed Saab (Akkar trail)](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/06/02/forests-fires-in-lebanon-interview-with-khaled-taleb-abed-saab-akkar-trail/) - Interview with Khaled Taleb (Local mountain guide & firefighting team member at Akkar Trail) and Abed el Hadi Saab (head of the Wildlife department at Akkar Trail) to talk about the environmental effects of forest fires. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Mountains Magazine Lebanon (@mountainsmagazinelebanon) - [68 years of Everest. 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On May 29, 1953, the British Mount Everest expedition - [Nature, mountains & psychology](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/05/26/nature-mountains-psychology/) - Psychological benefits of nature, personality traits of a mountaineer & the psychological challenges of mountaineers - interview with Yara Sanjab View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Mountains Magazine Lebanon (@mountainsmagazinelebanon) - [An Ancient Tree of the Eastern Mediterranean](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/05/20/an-ancient-tree-of-the-eastern-mediterranean/) - Juniperus Drupacea, A one of its kind Tree The Syrian Juniper, known in French as “genévrier à drupes” is an ancient tree of the Eastern Mediterranean. It is distributed only in four countries: Greece, Turkey, Syria and Lebanon. In our country, it is called “Defran” or “Barau” depending on the region. The tree is a - [Interview with Joumana Brihi, Lebanon Mountain Trail association board member.](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/05/19/interview-with-joumana-brihi-lebanon-mountain-trail-association-board-member/) - Interview with Joumana Brihi , Lebanon Mountain Trail Association board member, to talk about the “2021 LMT spring hike” & many other aspects concerning the association. 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View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Mountains Magazine Lebanon (@mountainsmagazinelebanon) - [Horch Hiyata trails, a unique experience in an untouched region](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/05/09/horch-hiyata-trails-a-unique-experience-in-an-untouched-region/) - “When a mystery is too overpowering, one dare not disobey.” Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince. As children, these silent mountains were a symbol of mystery for us. Curious, we couldn't resist discovering the places where our ancestors dwelled for centuries. We would venture in that beautiful, sacred land and return home bruised as the - [Mountains of Lebanon - interview with Eddy Saab](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/05/05/mountains-of-lebanon-interview-with-eddy-saab/) - How well do you know Mount Lebanon & Anti-Lebanon ranges? The 7 massifs of Mount Lebanon, the highest peaks, Anti-Lebanon range, all in details with Eddy Saab View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Mountains Magazine Lebanon (@mountainsmagazinelebanon) - [Mountains & astrophotography - The millky way season with Maroun Habib](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/04/28/mountains-astrophotography-the-millky-way-season-with-maroun-habib/) - interview with Maroun Habib (aka @moophz) about the relation between mountains, remote regions and astrophotography and about the Milky Way season. Maroun is a Published astrophotographer, traveled Lebanon and the darkest deserts of the world to capture the cosmos. His photos were featured on National Geographic, NASA astronomy picture of the day and several magazines. - [Chimborazo in Ecuador is the closest mountain to the stars, hello Everest](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/04/25/chimborazo-in-ecuador-is-the-closest-mountain-to-the-stars-hello-everest/) - Mount Everest, located in Nepal and Tibet, is usually said to be the highest mountain on Earth. Reaching 8848m at its summit, Everest is indeed the highest point above global mean sea level—the average level for the ocean surface from which elevations are measured. But the summit of Mt. Everest is not the farthest point - [Interview: Rock Climbing in Lebanon with Georges al Murr](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/04/22/interview-rock-climbing-in-lebanon-with-georges-al-murr/) - Rock climbing in Lebanon and the difficulties it faces with Georges al Murr. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Mountains Magazine Lebanon (@mountainsmagazinelebanon) - [Interview with Tania Ballane Ecotourism coordinator at Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/04/18/interview-with-tania-ballane-ecotourism-coordinator-at-jabal-moussa-biosphere-reserve/) - Interview with Tania Ballane Ecotourism coordinator at Jabal Moussa Biosphere Reserve View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Mountains Magazine Lebanon (@mountainsmagazinelebanon) - [Hip pain for hikers and how to fix it](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/04/12/hip-pain-for-hikers-and-how-to-fix-it/) - Prepared by: Mario Fares, CPT, NCSF Have you ever asked yourself why you spent many years training, but you still didn’t reach your full potential? Muscle imbalance is mainly the answer to your question. What is muscles adaptive shortening? Many mountaineers and trail runners, even the well-trained ones, suffer from pain in the hips - [Cloud seeding: Overview, pros and cons.](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/04/10/cloud-seeding-overview-pros-and-cons/) - Prepared by Mira Sabbagh What is cloud seeding? Cloud seeding is a type of weather modification, which disperses certain chemical substances into the air, to modify the amount or type of precipitation that falls from existing clouds. How does it work? Cloud seeding chemicals include silver iodide, potassium iodide and dry ice (solid carbon dioxide). - [The Alps, overview & facts](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/04/09/the-alps-overview-facts/) - Cover image: Grandes Jorasses (Spyro Klitira) The Alps are the highest and most extensive mountain range system that lie in south-central Europe. The mountain range stretches approximately 1,200 kilometers in a crescent shape across eight Alpine countries: France, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, and Slovenia. Highest peak: Mont Blanc is the highest peak at - [Avalanches in Lebanon Interview with Gilbert Moukheiber - 33 North](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/04/07/avalanches-in-lebanon-interview-with-gilbert-moukheiber-33-north/) - Avalanches in Lebanon? What you Need to know !! What conditions cause an avalanche ? Safety measures and tips !! Interview with Gilbert Moukheiber Founder of 33 North View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Mountains Magazine Lebanon (@mountainsmagazinelebanon) - [Interview with Omar Abi Ali - Ecotourism coordinator at "Shouf Biosphere Reserve"](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/03/31/interview-with-omar-abou-ali-ecotourism-coordinator-at-shouf-biosphere-reserve/) - Interview with Omar Abi Ali - Ecotourism coordinator at "Shouf Biosphere Reserve" View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Mountains Magazine Lebanon (@mountainsmagazinelebanon) - [The most planted tree in Lebanon: the stone pine](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/03/30/the-most-planted-tree-in-lebanon-the-stone-pine/) - cover image: Managed pine forest above Hasbaya el Matn Pinus pinea is a key forest tree in Lebanon. It is a distinguished conifer tree that has a unique umbrella shape instead of the common conical form of conifers. This feature gave it the name of “umbrella pine” or “pin parasol” in French. The names “stone - [Elias Polion, a trail runner with a dream](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/03/25/3404/) - Elias Polion (born December 26, 2000) is a young Lebanese trail runner and alpinist, who currently lives in Lebanon, Beirut, where he was born and raised. He pursued interest in climbing during his teenage years. After that, Elias attended Arts & Crafts School in Beirut and obtained a diploma in Electrical Engineering in 2020. Elias - [Wildlife in Lebanon - interview with Rami Khashab](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/03/24/wildlife-in-lebanon-interview-with-rami-khashab/) - Springtime is finally here & it is the perfect time to talk about the wildlife in Lebanon with Rami Khashab co-founder of Lebanese wildlife NGO Part 1 & Part 2. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Mountains Magazine Lebanon (@mountainsmagazinelebanon) View this post on Instagram A post - [Rawan Dakik Interview](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/03/17/rawan-dakik-interview/) - Rawan Dakik interview right before leaving to Nepal in an attempt to climb Mount Everest View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Mountains Magazine Lebanon (@mountainsmagazinelebanon) - [Contour lines on the Topo maps](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/03/16/contour-line-on-the-topo-maps/) - cover image: Gilbert Moukheiber 33 north 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝘀? Topography is the study of geographical features on a landscape. A map with contour lines on it is called a topographic map. Contour lines mark points of equal elevation on a map. If you were to walk the path of a - [Hundreds of skeletons fill this remote Himalayan lake.](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/03/15/hundreds-of-skeletons-fill-this-remote-himalayan-lake/) - Cover Image: Roopkund -Image credit: Awanish Tirkey Shutterstock Prepared by Mario Fares Roopkund Lake, discovered by a patrolling British forest ranger in 1942, is located at 5,029 meters on Trisul, India. In this lake hundreds of human skeletons are spread around under the ice. When the snow melts in the "Mystery lake", the skeletons are - [FUNNY FACTS BEHIND THE NAMES OF 6 MOUNTAINS](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/03/12/mount-taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu-and-5-other-funny-name-facts/) - cover: K2 mountain. FUNNY FACTS YOU DIDN’T KNOW BEHIND THE NAMES OF 6 MOUNTAINS AROUND THE WORLD Here are interesting and funny facts you didn’t know about six mountain names around the world: #1 – K2 The famous K2, 8,611 m, is the world’s second highest mountain after Mount Everest. It lies in the Karakoram - [Interview with Rami Rasamny](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/03/10/interview-with-rami-rasamny/) - Kilimanjaro run for a cause & Life happens outdoors adventures with Rami Rasamny - [Igloo in Lebanon ? YES !!!!](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/03/09/igloo-in-lebanon-yes/) - Whether it is skiing, snowboarding, or snowshoeing winter activities in Lebanon sure have their charm! All of these are incredibly enjoyable during winter season, but, have you ever considered building an igloo? Yes in Lebanon you can build an Igloo and spend a magical night under the mesmerizing sky. In this article Charbel Satouf - [Sea To Mountain... "yes it's more than 30 minutes".](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/03/05/sea-to-mountain-yes-its-more-than-30-minutes/) - “It really came out of nowhere, this idea, literally out of a shower”. I was drying his hair after having an idea rush into my head about an expedition, said Jo. I texted Qarl about it and here we are, a year later talking about it to “The Mountains Magazine Lebanon”. “We are Jo - [Interview with Mingma G.](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/03/03/interview-with-mingma-g/) - The Mountains Magazine Lebanon interview with Mingma G, a world class mountaineer & member of the Nepali K2 winter expedition team to talk about the Historical mountaineering achievement. - [Etna's latest show & 10 interesting facts about volcanoes](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/03/01/etnas-latest-show-10-interesting-facts-about-volcanoes/) - Mount Etna’s spectacular eruptions reached a peak last week when the volcano’s lava fountains soared to 1,500 meters – a display described by one expert as “one of the most striking in the last few decades”. Europe’s most active volcano has been on explosive form in recent weeks, spewing incandescent magma and a copious shower - [Kayak legend Aleksander Doba (74 years) Dies on Kilimanjaro Summit.](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/02/25/kayak-legend-aleksander-doba-74-years-dies-on-kilimanjaro-summit/) - Aleksander Doba died as he lived, in pursuit of adventure, passing away on the very summit of Mount Kilimanjaro at the age of 74. "It is with profound regret that we announce the death of the great kayaker Alesander Doba on February 22. He died like an adventurer after reaching Africa's highest peak, Kilimanjaro, realising - [The enigmatic tree of Lebanon](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/02/22/the-enigmatic-tree-of-lebanon/) - Quercus kotschyana The enigmatic tree of Lebanon that also merits being on the flag When you walk in the cedars of God in Bcharreh, on the way from the entrance towards the heart of the forest, you will find four oak trees. These shy specimens attracted the curiosity of Otto Schwarz, a German botanist - [Glaciers (part 1), Introduction & facts.](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/02/15/glaciers-part-1-introduction-facts/) - Cover image: Tima Deryan - Khumbu glacier. What is a glacier? Glaciers are made up of fallen snow that, over many years, compresses into large, thickened ice masses. Glaciers form when snow remains in one location long enough to transform into ice. What makes glaciers unique is their ability to flow. Due to sheer mass, - [The best lesson of Leadership happened on a Mountain!](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/02/05/the-best-lesson-of-leadership-happened-on-a-mountain/) - Cover Photo : Ashok Rai Prepared by : Wolfpack summits On January 16 and for almost one week after that, a footage of a group of mountaineers stormed every social media platform. The video showed a group of mountaineers, heavily equipped, marching and chanting as one synchronized body, on what seemed like a very high - [The Checker Tree: Queen of Autumn](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/01/25/the-checker-tree-queen-of-autumn/) - Sorbus Torminalis Sorbus torminalis (L.) Crantz is the scientific name of the wild serviceberry or checker tree, locally known as “Ghbayra” or “Teffah el Hmar”. This tree is from the rosaceous family, meaning it is a relative to apple, plum and roses. The checker tree is found all over Europe except Ireland, Scandinavian and Baltic - [WHAT MAKES A NATIVE HIGHLANDER DIFFERENT FROM YOU?](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/01/19/what-makes-a-native-highlander-different-from-you/) - An overview of genetic adaptations of highlanders that allow them to survive high altitudes.. It’s a fact that atmospheric pressure decreases with increased altitude, leaving us with the feeling that there is less air to breathe. Actually, the rate of oxygen diffusion into the blood is slower at high altitudes, resulting in hypoxia, a condition - [Why are mountains triangular in shape?](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/01/12/why-are-mountains-triangular-in-shape/) - There is this favorite painting of every child, a triangular mountain which has a sun peeping through it, birds flying in the shape of small r, a small hut, and a tree. Well in all this, what amazes many of us is the triangular shape of the mountain. Has it ever bothered you, why mountains - [Half-Everesting "Darb el Sama"](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2021/01/10/half-everesting-darb-el-sama/) - Travel restrictions imposed by the pandemic have pushed Lebanese athletes and nature lovers to conduct their own adventures here in Lebanon. Many events have been planned, including recently "the half-Everesting of "Darb el Sama". The mountains Magazine Lebanon talked to Suha Hallab, one of the participants of this event to describe her experience. "The event - [5 things we learned in 2020](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/12/31/5-things-we-learned-in-2020/) - Cover image: Vincent Bassil 2020 has definitely been one of the most challenging years. As we are a few days away from its end, we look back at what this year has brought, or should we say: what this year has taken? In the midst of it all, and even when everything came to a - [“Grow Forests, Change Lives”](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/12/20/grow-forests-change-lives/) - Lebanon Reforestation Initiative (LRI) “Grow Forests, Change Lives” This slogan was used and disseminated by the Lebanon Reforestation Initiative (LRI) as their main motto. It summarizes the achievements of 10 years of work in the forestry sector for a group of dedicated young professionals that compose the LRI. In 2010, the US Forest Service launched - [A 360 Photography Journey of the Lebanese mountains](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/12/16/a-360-photography-journey-of-the-lebanese-mountains/) - “From North To South, each time I snap a 360° photo I couldn’t wait to check the results as each photo presents a mini world of its own to explore” Ramy Abi Nader, mountaineer & technology fanatic talked to “The Mountains Magazine Lebanon” about his hobby in order to shed more light on this kind - [Mountains give back, you should too.](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/12/12/mountains-give-back-you-should-too/) - Prepared by: Wolfpack summits While as mountaineers we strongly believe in the ‘leave no trace’ policy, mountains themselves don’t abide by that rule and manage to always give us something in return. In fact, every time we leave a mountain, we know that we are carrying back with us much more than what we came - [Mount Everest: China and Nepal agree on new, taller height.](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/12/08/mount-everest-china-and-nepal-agree-on-new-taller-height/) - Cover image: Mario Fares The highest point on Earth has a newly announced elevation. Mount Everest is 8,848.86 m above sea level, according to survey results presented today by China and Nepal. The new elevation is the culmination of a multiyear project to definitively measure the legendary mountain. On May 22, 2019, Nepalese deployed a - [Trail Food](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/12/07/trail-food/) - Cover Image Credits: Georges Saado You can train as hard as you want and strive to be the best you can be, but without good nutrition you will fail to provide your body with adequate nutrients to compensate your training efforts. Nutrition is certainly a key in maintaining optimal recovery and good performance levels. Individuality - ["Mushrooms Initiative Lebanon" A participatory inventory to document wild mushroom species in Lebanon, let’s all contribute!](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/11/30/mushrooms-initiative-lebanon-a-participatory-inventory-to-document-wild-mushroom-species-in-lebanon-lets-all-contribute/) - Prepared by Dr. Rana El Zein and Romy Azar Cover Photo Kfarhabou, Danniyeh. Nov. 2018 Image Credits Michel Sawan Lebanon is distinguished by a rich and unique biodiversity harbored in a mosaic of landscapes (mountain ranges, plains, coast, valleys, river basins…). While plant and animal diversity are being well documented, mushroom diversity remains poorly investigated.Mushrooms - [100km run - Determination, hard work & consistency!!](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/11/22/100km-run-determination-hard-work-consistency/) - Prepared by Mira Sabbagh On November 14, 2020, Georges saado, ran 100 Km nonstop on the LMT adding this impressive result to his list of national achievements, he started from section 15 (Baskinta) and finished in section 21 (Jezzine) in just 21 hrs. Saado hopes to create a network that connects all lovers of the - [Bentaël "The Daughter of God"](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/11/20/bentael-the-daughter-of-god/) - Prepared By Roy Nader Cover Image credits: Nick Hobgood Bentael Natural Reserve founded in 1981, is one of the first and smallest reserves to be created in Lebanon. It owes its origin to the local will to protect this zone by making the decision to devote a large area of their heritage to form a - [IMPROVE YOUR MOUNTAINEERING PERFORMANCE THROUGH BETTER RECOVERY](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/07/31/improve-your-mountaineering-performance-through-better-recovery/) - The most underestimated component of a training plan is the recovery phase. Fatigue is your body's feedback to you about your training. Usually the body's reaction to stress is to become weaker, which is why you should start thinking about a sufficient recovery period. What should you do during this period? Is it only about - [A SURVIVOR WAS BORN THEY CALLED IT #JUNIPER](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/06/28/a-survivor-was-born-they-called-it-juniper/) - Cover image: Khaled Taleb Lebanon's other tree Juniperus also known as “Lezzeb” in Lebanon is an evergreen conifer that grows at high altitudes from 1000m to 2900m on Mount Lebanon and AntiLebanon mountain chains. Being a hotspot for biodiversity, Lebanon is also a hotspot for junipers with five species; Juniperus excelsa, J. foetidissima, J. polycarpos, - [Fall, the season of growth](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/11/14/fall-the-season-of-growth/) - Prepared by: Wolfpack summits What can we learn from fall? Let go to grow Did you ever find yourself exhausted from trying to keep up with everything happening in your life? Are you tired of holding on to ‘shoulds’ and expectations about yourself and other people? We often find ourselves working hard to keep up - [What to wear for mountaineering](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/11/12/what-to-wear-for-mountaineering/) - Article prepared in collaboration with Maison du Ski MILLET “MOUNTAIN BY EXPERIENCE” During your outdoor activity on the mountains you can experience a wide range of terrain and weather conditions. Where you might start out in hot weather, and face a sudden storm during the day. To stay comfortable during the day, you need layers. - [JAJ The Summit](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/11/08/jaj-the-summit/) - Prepared by Roy Nader JAJ Cedars Forest Natural Reserve It is located in JAJ village 68 km north of Beirut, 23 km from Jbeil in the highest area of Jbeil caza, at an altitude of 1650 m to 2000 m. It covers an area of 20 ha. JAJ as known today or “The Summit” in - [Adret vs Ubac - South face vs North face, What's the difference?](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/07/02/adret-vs-ubac-south-face-vs-north-face-whats-the-difference/) - Prepared by Elias Saadeh / Lebanon Weather forecast - lwf / Cover photo: Rami Rizk This great capture taken in North Lebanon represents a perfect example of how the way the slope faces the sun can affect the snow cover found on it, and on a larger scale, creates a micro-climate specific for this area. - [the mindset of a mountaineer](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/10/28/the-mindset-of-a-mountaineer/) - Prepared by: Wolfpack summits team Go with a goal in mind, but stay open-minded to getting lost, it is the only way to a real adventure. It is true that the point of heading out on an adventure is to push yourself, but careless planning is sure to make you reach your limits. We live - [Canyoning: Back to the Present Moment.](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/10/14/canyoning-back-to-the-present-moment/) - Lebanon is well known for the abundance of limestone in its mountains. Therefore, we have a lot of cave formations due to underground water streams carving through the rocks. That same process with rivers forms canyons on the surface. Canyoning is an outdoor activity practiced in a specific environment. It is down a thalweg (the - [REEF festival overcomes the challenges of 2020](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/10/12/reef-festival-overcomes-the-challenges-of-2020/) - REEF: Rural Encounters on Environment and Film, organized by the Council of Environment of Kobayat, in partnership with the cultural association Beirut DC, is the first festival in Lebanon and the Arab world dedicated to rural lives and their representations. This event was born in Kobayat, Akkar, in the North of Lebanon. One of the - [Trail running – a Fast growing sport in our mountains](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/10/12/trail-running-a-fast-growing-sport-in-our-mountains/) - Trail running is simply defined as going for a run in the heart of nature. It is considered a “trail run” when you are not on surfaced, paved, sealed or asphalt roads. For trail running, it’s all about the movement outdoors in nature in fresh air. The Mountains Magazine Lebanon will be following and covering - [Voyage into the marvelous world of mushrooms in the Woods](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/10/07/the-ecological-niche-of-mushrooms-voyage-into-the-marvelous-world-of-mushrooms-in-the-woods/) - Cover photo: Horsh Ehden Natural reserve, under pine trees (November 2014) Rana El Zein, PhD in plant and forest Biology Nature lovers, you will be granted a spectacular mushroom show after some generous rainfall, especially in the woods. You will be seeing them under the trees, on tree trunks, on dead trees and on - [Mzaar summit is 8848m for a cause](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/10/10/mzaar-summit-is-8848m-for-a-cause/) - In an effort to raise money for the Lebanese Red Cross, Avedis Kalpaklian and Lindos Daou teamed up for the "Everesting challenge". The challenge consists of ascending a mountain or a hill multiple times, in order to have cumulatively climbed 8848m. Mzaar-Kfardebian was their destination. The start was on Sunday October 4th at 00:00, and - [Mountains are life!!](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/10/02/mountains-are-life/) - Mountaineering is not only about summiting physical mountains. Mountains are life. Mountaineering is the art of living your why, building your vision! You can travel distances, achieve great results and find your way around, but when you are a wolf facing the greatest obstacles of your daily life there is one thing you cannot do - [Lebanon.. This one is for you – Alex Ritter, Mont Blanc September 2020.](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/09/29/lebanon-this-one-is-for-you-alex-ritter-mont-blanc-september-2020/) - “To all the victims of “Beirut explosion”, to my friend Georges Madi this one is for you”. With this touching message from the summit of "Mont Blanc", Alex Ritter paid tribute to his friend and to all the victims who lost their lives following the devastating explosion in Beirut. Alex made it to the summit - [Turn your next hike into a wild mushroom hunt!](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/09/17/turn-your-next-hike-into-a-wild-mushroom-hunt/) - Cover Image: Inky Cap (Coprinus atramentarius) by Sandra Sleiman Prepared by Romy Azar and Dr. Rana El Zein Jaw dropping, spectacular, weird, mysterious, & out of the ordinary are common terms applied upon the discovery of wild mushrooms. They come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, a very diverse world; underground as much as over - [Mountaineers raise 12000$ for the "Red Cross" by running the 470km LMT in 7 days](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/09/09/mountaineers-raise-12000-for-the-red-cross-by-running-the-470km-lmt-in-7-days/) - Prepared by Mira Sabbagh Following the devastating Beirut blast, Rami Rasamny and Avedis Kalpaklian decided to embark on an initiative to raise 10,000 USD for the relief effort of the Lebanese Red Cross. They teamed up and started the long journey on September 1st, 2020, aiming to cross the 470 Km Lebanon Mountain Trail from - [The Draft Decree Aiming To Protect Mont-Blanc](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/09/08/the-draft-decree-aiming-to-protect-mont-blanc/) - Prepared by Mario Fares Until Wednesday September 9, the draft decree aiming to protect "Mont-Blanc" will be in its public consultation phase. This decree aims to divide the area into two zones, a "central" zone reserved for mountaineering and a “transition” zone for everyone. The decree announced a ban on camping outside the "Tête-Rousse" camp. - [Czech Expedition on Muchu Chhish comes to an end.](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/09/07/czech-expedition-on-muchu-chhish-comes-to-an-end/) - Prepared by Mario Fares It has been several days since "Czech" climbers undertook the ascent of "Muchu Chhish", a 7,000 located in the "Batura" Massif, in northern "Pakistan". It is the highest unclimbed mountain in the world. Their most critical problem was that there was no place to rest. At Camp 2, they had a - [Nepal Allow a Bahraini Expedition in September](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/09/06/nepal-allow-a-bahraini-expedition-in-september/) - Prepared by Mario Fares The Nepal government has decided to allow a 18-member Bahrain military expedition from the Royal Guard commanded by "Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa" to climb "Mt Manaslu" in September, even though tourists are not yet permitted into the country because of Covid-19 restrictions. The permission comes as a surprise because - ["Natural Toilets" Part 1 - Ethics and Choosing a Location](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/09/05/natural-toilets-part-1-ethics-and-choosing-a-location/) - Prepared by Mario Fares "Natural Toilets" are becoming a growing issue among mountain lovers, no one is ready to talk about it as it is considered a taboo. Going to the toilet depends on the culture of the country, each one has its own rules and norms, and every mountain lover should respect it - [Woman ‘Miraculously’ Found in Glacier Crevasse After Two Days](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/09/04/woman-miraculously-found-in-glacier-crevasse-after-two-days/) - Cover photo credits: The Grenz glacier, stretching away to the left in this photo. Keystone / Alessandro Della Bella This article first appeared on Swissinfo.ch A Russian woman was found alive and well in a glacier crevasse in canton "Valais" , two days after she had fallen in while walking alone on the ice. The - [How To Save Your Phone Battery in The Mountains](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/09/03/how-to-save-your-phone-battery-in-the-mountains/) - Prepared by Mario Fares Time spent in nature provides the perfect excuse for taking a break from modern life stress. One of those stresses is the urge to be always online and checking your social media accounts. Bringing your phone to your outdoor activities can be a helpful tool, allowing you to quickly take photos - [Climbing 7 of the highest Summits of Lebanon in 6 days for Beirut](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/09/03/climbing-7-of-the-highest-summits-of-lebanon-in-6-days-for-beirut/) - In solidarity with the families affected by the disaster that struck Beirut on August 4, 2020, Mentor Arabia Foundation and Delta Association have partnered up to support the “Hike for Humanity” campaign. A number of Lebanese mountaineers launched the “Hike for Beirut” initiative to reach the highest seven mountain peaks of Lebanon in six consecutive - [High Altitude Training: Does It Suit Everyone?](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/09/01/high-altitude-training-does-it-suit-everyone/) - Cover Photo Credits: George Saado - Skitouring in Georgia Prepared by: Mario Fares, Certified Personal Trainer. Altitude has a great reputation in the world of training especially when it comes to its impact on performance. When we refer to “high altitude” in sports medicine, we generally mean 2,400 m above sea level or higher. As - [حريق في بلدة مشمش العكارية أتى على أكثر من 400 الف متر مربع من الغابات المعمرة](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/08/26/حريق-في-بلدة-مشمش-العكارية-أتى-على-أكثر/) - اندلع الحريق بعد ظهر يوم الاحد 2020/08/23 انطلاقاً من وادي حقل الخربة في بلدة مشمش عكار على ارتفاع 1100م تقريباً ليتمدد بفعل الرياح وشدة انحدار الموقع بسرعة ليصل الى ارتفاع 1700م خلال وقت سريع جدا . الحريق اتى على مساحة تقدر بـأكثر من مليون متر مربع, وفور شيوع الخبرهرع فريق من مجموعة درب عكار - [How to build a glacier and why?](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/08/25/how-to-build-a-glacier-and-why/) - Prepared by: Mira Sabbagh What is a glacier? Glaciers are a mass of slow-moving ice created when snow accumulation during the winter exceeds its melting during the summer. It is mainly the gradual buildup of annual layers of residual snow. How does a natural glacier form? Snow to ice transformation is based on a process - [Insects diversity in Lebanon, Part 1: Akkar](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/08/03/insects-diversity-in-lebanon-part-1-akkar/) - As a "mountains magazine", we aim to shed the light on everything related to mountains and nature. For this reason, we are starting a series of articles addressing the different types of insects that can be found in the heart of the Lebanese mountains, starting from Akkar, one of the richest areas of insect diversity - [Lomonosov Ridge, One of the most mysterious mountain ranges in the world.](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/07/26/lomonosov-ridge-one-of-the-most-mysterious-mountain-ranges-in-the-world/) - Cover Image Credits: BBC News Prepared by Mario Fares The article appeared first on BBC News Beneath the frozen Arctic, a three-way geopolitical war is taking place over which country owns a ridge of undersea mountains. The winner will change maps forever. One of the most mysterious mountain ranges in the world is not - [Mountain guiding; a profession beyond the dream](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/07/23/mountain-guiding-a-profession-beyond-the-dream/) - Author: Gilbert Moukheiber A big number of people dream of having their office in the mountains. Spending 365 days travelling and discovering the natural capital. How amazing it would be to have a job leading people to discover the wonders of "Mother Nature" and to experience different types of activities and disciplines. How many times - [Black Tuesday in the Alps with seven deaths in one day.](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/07/15/black-tuesday-in-the-alps-with-seven-deaths-in-one-day/) - The French Alps were mourning Tuesday with the deaths of seven people; Four mountaineers, two paragliders and a hiker in four separate accidents. Two mountaineers, a 40-year-old Dutchman and a 30-year-old Frenchwoman, had a fatal fall on Tuesday in the Aiguilles Rouges range. Their bodies were found midday Wednesday at 2,200 meters above sea - [The main types of mountains](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/07/13/the-main-types-of-mountains-2/) - Prepared by Mario Fares - Cover Photo: Mount Sannine, Fold Mountain by Spyro Klitira One feature of the Earth that you can’t miss are its mountains. But did you know there are different types of mountains? The different mountain types are formed in different ways, through tectonic plates crunching into each other, or sliding past - [Mental skills: Avoid Mental Burnout](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/06/29/mental-skills-avoid-mental-burnout/) - Attitude, overthinking, and negative thoughts, can sometimes wear you out more than physical exertion, and may lead to an eventual mental burnout. Mental burnout is seen as one of the major causes for mountaineers to abandon their goals. In recent studies on mental toughness, low levels were associated with reaching mental burnout too soon and - [Bchaaleh trails, explore & hike](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/06/17/bchaaleh-trails-explore-hike/) - BCHAALEH TRAILS, nature & history Nominated between 63 Villages “Ajmal Baldet Lebnen” by the NGO “Les plus beaux villages du Liban”, Bchaaleh the beautiful Village of Batroun district’ rises between 1200 and 1350 m above sea level and stands on a hill giving on North Lebanon. On July 20th 2018, the Municipality of Bchaaleh, in - [50 Km in 12 Hours, They were Up for The Challenge! - Akkar Trail](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/06/16/50-km-in-12-hours-they-were-up-for-the-challenge-akkar-trail/) - With the participation of 25 adventurers, the challenge of walking 50 km in "Akkar Trail" within 12 hours between "Fnaidek" and "Meshmesh" was accomplished. "Akkar Trail" group has completed the hiking trip, under the title "The Challenge of the 50 Kilometres of "Akkar" Trails in One Day", and about 25 adventurers participated in it, - [Outdoor Cooking With Wood - Leila Gasimova](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/06/01/outdoor-cooking-with-wood-leila-gasimova/) - Leila Gasimova #leila_cook_yammy Facebook Page: Leila Nizamievna Gasimova Instagram Page: leila_gassimova_akh Nature allows the body to inhale and exhale, the consciousness to relax, the soul to heal, and the anxiety to exit the body. She is from the Caucasus, she has been living in Lebanon for the last two years. Leila is - [Life begins at 50! John Saad](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/05/28/life-begins-at-50-john-saad/) - From media, events, and advertising sales... To nature lover; "John Saad", a man in his 50s, talks to "The Mountains Magazine Lebanon" about his experience with nature and the outdoors, and how it made him realize that it's never too late for a man to have new hopes and dreams. My life revolved around 3 - [Horsh Ehden Nature Reserve - fall in love with nature](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/05/19/horsh-ehden-nature-reserve-fall-in-love-with-nature/) - Time spent amongst trees is never wasted time - Katrina Mayer Horsh Ehden Nature Reserve (HENR) covers about 1700 ha of public land ranging in altitude from 1200m to 2000m. The forest recognized of outstanding value for biodiversity conservation. It was declared as Nature Reserve in 1992. A mountainous forest lying on the foothills of - [Electrolytes Drinks: Benefits and How to Prepare Them At Home](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/05/16/electrolytes-drinks-benefits-and-how-to-prepare-them-at-home/) - Author: Mario Fares Summer is around the corner, waves of heat are hitting the trails, and keeping a high performance during your outdoor activity is a must. During this hot season, you need to keep an eye on your hydration, because you will be sweating a lot. Our body composition is 66% water. Fluid - [Mt. Everest is Visible From Kathmandu during COVID 19 Lockdown](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/05/15/mt-everest-is-visible-from-kathmandu-during-covid-19-lockdown/) - Cover Image: Gauri Shankar, Kang Nachugo, Mt Everest, Chobutse . Credits Abhushan Gautam This article was first published on: Nepali Times Prepared by Mario Fares With vehicles off the roads, factories closed, the air over Nepal was breathtakingly clean. In the past two months hospitals have registered a sharp drop in people seeking treatment - [Ehmej - Laqlouq Trail](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/05/04/ehmej-laqlouq-trail/) - Cover Image: Sannine Massif from Ehmej - Image Credits Spyro Klitira Minimum elevation: 1,245 m Maximum elevation: 1,800 m Distance: 10 Km Elevation gain: 760 m Starting GPS readings: 34.126300, 35.802650 until you reach the GPS readings 34.135170, 35.853880 Distance from Beirut: 55 km Difficulty: Moderate  - [A camper van & more](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/05/04/a-camper-van-more/) - Do you love outdoor activities? Life becomes more thrilling and fun when people choose to pursue some cool outdoor activities. Lebanon offers plenty of options to entertain ourselves and recharge the body, mind and soul while connecting with nature. In this article, "Victor Kayeem" – adventurer – will tell us how “outdoor activities” helped him - [A 3-day Trekking Adventure in The Lebanese Mountains - Video & Pictures.](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/04/30/a-3-day-trekking-adventure-in-the-lebanese-mountains-video-pictures/) - Sometimes nature is all you need, it becomes your life. Few days ago, "Nabih Achkar", "Boutros Abi Ramia", "Rawad Achkar" and "Charbel Sattouf" decided to embark on a very special journey. They went on a 3-day adventure in the wild exploring and discovering new terrain. They packed their backpacks, prepared their gear and kicked off - [Melting Ice Reveals a “Lost” Viking Pass in Norway](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/04/30/melting-ice-reveals-a-lost-viking-pass-in-norway/) - Cover Image: The upper part of the "Lendbreen" ice patch—covered with horse dung—after a big melt in 2019 Credit: Espen Finstad/Secretsoftheice.com Prepared by : Mario Fares The Study was outlined in the scientific journal Antiquity. Artifacts show that the pass was used for 1,000 years, then lost amid a little ice age and - [Bodies of Two South Korean That Went Missing Were Found on Sunday](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/04/27/bodies-of-two-south-korean-that-went-missing-were-found-on-sunday/) - Bodies of two South Korean trekkers that went missing since an avalanche hit them in Mid - January on the hiking trail to Annapurna Base Camp, were found by a Nepal Army rescue team on Sunday 26 April 2020. According to the Chief of "Kaski" District Police Office, they were the bodies of - [The Mountains magazine Lebanon team interview on Radio Liban](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/04/25/the-mountains-magazine-lebanon-team-interview-on-radio-liban/) - The Mountains magazine Lebanon team interview with John Saad on Radio Liban and Instagram Live. John is a mountain passionate as well. You can follow him on: Facebook: John Saad Instagram: johnsaadofficial hikerwanabe - [Earth Day 2020, a fiftieth anniversary like no other.](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/04/22/earth-day-2020-a-fiftieth-anniversary-like-no-other/) - Cover image: Haig Melikian - Hadath el Jebbe April 22nd, 2020, marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Since 1970 activists around the world have gathered each year to mark the day. This year’s Earth Day is taking place during one of the most widespread and deadly pandemics the world has seen for generations. As - [7 Easy Camping Recipes for Your Next Trip This Summer](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/04/19/7-easy-camping-recipes-for-your-next-trip-this-summer/) - Author: Mario Fares Summer is here, and so is one of the most adventurous times of the entire year: camping season. There are plenty of things to do and items to pack to ensure your trip goes according to plan, and we're here to make that preparation quite a bit easier with these campfire recipes. - [When The Passion Meets the Hobby, Milky Way Time-lapse - Imad Shmait](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/04/17/when-passion-meets-the-hobby-milky-way-time-laps-imad-shmait/) - Author: Imad Shmait The story: In June 2019, we packed and hiked uphill for 4 hours till we reached our base camp at a height of 2,750 m in "Bsharre" area, on a camping adventure to the Black Peak (3,088 m). As the night approached, the weather started getting colder and colder. Around 9 p.m., - [How To calculate Hiking Difficulty and Duration.](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/04/16/how-to-calculate-hiking-difficulty-and-duration/) - Cover Image: Mount Hermon - Credits Mira Sabbagh How to calculate Hiking Difficulty: Choosing a difficulty level for your hike is a key to wise hike planning. Easy? Moderate? Difficult? A trail’s degree of difficulty can greatly vary hiking time. Good hike planning means choosing a hike for your abilities and for the amount - [On this day... we remember "greatness" (incl. video of the 1st climb of "Baatara" gorge "Balou' Balaa")](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/04/16/on-this-day-we-remember-greatness-video-of-the-first-ascent-of-baatara-gorge-balou-balaa-included/) - The Mountains of the world are sad today The tragic Howse Peak accident marks its first year. David Lama, Hansjörg Auer and Jess Roskelley will always be remembered. On this day, in 2019 an avalanche claimed the lives of three of the world's most elite alpinists, David Lama, Hansjorg Auer & Jess Roskellev . The - [Altitude: The importance of drinking water + 5 Myths not to believe!!](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/04/14/altitude-the-importance-of-drinking-water-5-myths-not-to-believe/) - Cover Photo: Nafez Tawk & Youmna Saloumi, Tengboche. Whether you're skiing, mountain biking, trekking or hiking, you need to drink a lot of water at high altitude compared to what you would normally drink at lower levels. Drinking too little water can quickly lead to dehydration at altitudes above 1500m. Defining High Altitude The - [Sport Climbing at the Olympics? we will have to wait Tokyo 2020 -> Tokyo 2021](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/04/12/sport-climbing-at-the-olympics-we-will-have-to-wait-tokyo-2020-tokyo-2021/) - Cover Photo: Charbel Bou Maroun Lead climb - U ROCK climbing gym Sport Climbing discipline will make its Olympic debut in 2021, with athletes winning gold thanks to the power and strength in their fingertips. Climbing time at the ‘greatest show on earth’ will, sadly, have to wait one more year after the postponement of - [The Place where the Himalayas, the Karakorams and the Hindu Kush Meet!](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/04/11/the-place-where-the-himalayas-the-karakorams-and-the-hindu-kush-meet/) - Himalaya-Karakoram-HinduKush Mountain System - 3 Moutain ranges - 1 System. Have you heard of Jaglot ? It's a small Village located where the mighty Indus River meets the Gilgit River in Gilgit Baltistan. This place is considered the meeting of the three mightiest Mountain Ranges in the World, the Himalaya which is home of highest - [Shouwen Lake Trail](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/04/10/shouwen-lake-trail/) - Cover Photo: Crossdev Shouwen Lake Trail Minimum elevation: 417m maximum elevation: 523m length: 5km Elevation gain: 301m starting GPS reading 34.078282, 35.771756 & back to start Distance from Beirut: 45km difficulty: Moderate - [The full loop of Jabal Moussa](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/04/10/the-full-loop-of-jabal-moussa/) - Jabal Moussa full loop hike Minimum elevation: 786m maximum elevation: 1600m Length: 19.5km Elevation gain: 1300m Starting GPS reading 34.0557000, 35.7794400 & back to the starting point- Qehmez Entrance. Distance from Beirut 50km Trail Type: loop difficulty: Hard - [The South face of #Mt_Sannine](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/04/09/the-south-face-of-mt_sannine/) - The whole south face on #Mt_Sannine (West to East) in 1 frame The South face stretches from "Faqra Kfardebian" to "Jord Slouka", the last section of "Mount Sannine Massif" where the road to "Hadath Baalbek" separates Sannine Massif and Mnaytra Massif. Left to right: Western section 1 - "Faqra", "Mzaar Kfardebian" peak, Bakish "Jerd Baskinta", - [Everest, Manaslu & more.. Avedis Kalpaklian](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/25/everest-manaslu-more/) - “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 and counting, 6 of the seven summits challenges and recently summited 2 of the 14 x 8000ers on earth. On May 23rd, 2019 at around - [Beyond the ski adventure in "Keserwan" - Laura Zmeter](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/04/01/beyond-the-ski-adventure-in-keserwan-laura-zmeter/) - Author: Laura Zmeter “Snow showers?! Great! Ski season is around the corner…” Something we hear every single year in "November"/"December"; all the skiers start preparing their gears to welcome the season and head to their favorite ski resorts in "Metn", "Jbeil", "Bcharre" and "Keserwan". What is the story behind the slopes of "Keserwan"? It all - [What's the story behind the names of Mt Sannine's most famous landmarks !](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/22/whats-the-story-behind-the-names-of-mt-sannines-most-famous-landmarks/) - How well do you know the famous South-West face of "Sannine" Massif? 1-"Mzaar" 2465m, 33°57’54” N 35°50’28” E, is the Arabic word for sanctuary after a small Roman temple built on its top. It is believed that the Romans were using fire as signals to communicate between the coastal area and "Baalbeck", through "Faqra" - [The Grand Tour - Poly Liban](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/04/08/the-grand-tour-poly-liban/) - During these unprecedented difficult times Lebanon and the world are going through, "Poly Liban" published a 20-minutes video, "Poly Liban, the Grand Tour", filmed by "Charbel Bouez", where 50 cyclists explored "Lebanon" from "North" to "South", crossing more than 500 Km in 7 days with the support of the Lebanese Army. Through the screening - [Outdoor first aid (Part 2) - Mira Sabbagh](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/04/05/outdoor-first-aid-part-2-mira-sabbagh/) - Author: Mira Sabbagh Basic first aid While planning a journey in the wilderness, one of the most important things to think about is basic first aid. As mentioned before, a first-aid kit is a must have to everyone spending time outdoor, and more importantly, knowing how to use this kit should be a priority, because - [Understanding Endurance - Mario Fares (Part 2)](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/04/04/understanding-endurance-mario-fares-part-2/) - Author: Mario Fares Inspired by the Philosophy of The Uphill Athletes Source: Training for the Uphill Athlete: A Manual for Mountain Runners and Ski Mountaineers. Defining the Heart Rate Zones After understanding the two-metabolism systems in part 1, defining the heart rate zones, will play a main role in understanding the intensities of our - ["Sherpas", The Pride of the Himalayan Heritage - Mario Fares](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/04/02/sherpas-the-pride-of-the-himalayan-heritage-mario-fares/) - Cover Photo Credits: "George Saado" Author: Mario Fares History "Sherpa" pronounced "Sharwa" by the "Sherpas" themselves originally meant "People from the East", a word denoting a group of people who migrated to "Nepal" from "Khan" Eastern "Tibet" before the two regions became separate countries. Ethnic "Sherpas" lived in the mountains of "Solukhumbu Valley" especially at - [Outdoor first aid (Part 1) - Mira Sabbagh](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/29/first-aid-kit-how-to-choose-or-prepare-one-mira-sabbagh/) - Author: Mira Sabbagh First-aid Kit One of the main things everyone should think about while preparing for a trip in the wilderness is the first-aid kit! Because risks are present everywhere, and having the right tools to deal with minor emergencies is key to an enjoyable and stress-free experience. You can either buy a premade - [Blisters: Causes, Prevention and Treatment - Mario Fares](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/29/blisters-causes-prevention-and-treatment-mario-fares/) - Author: Mario Fares Blisters: Causes, Prevention and Treatment Blisters are one of the common types of injuries that faces every hiker at least once during his journey. They are painful and sometimes can be a call to stop your hike or even your expedition and go back home. Causes: Blisters can be caused by different - [On a still standing rock - Karim Bou Karim](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/29/on-a-still-standing-rock-karim-bou-karim/) - a reminder of the project accomplished in May 2019 - Karim Bou Karim #THROWBACK - Bou Karim launches a new series of photographs under his project “Highlighting the importance of preserving Lebanese nature” at Tannourine. The location was chosen for a reason. Nowadays, the lands are being sold to individuals without any restrictions related to - [Shouf Biosphere Reserve, Lebanon's Largest Nature Cedar Reserve!](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/23/al-shouf-reserve-lebanons-largest-natural-cedar-reserve/) - Shouf Biosphere Reserve, Lebanon's Largest Nature Cedar Reserve! In July 2005, UNESCO declared the "Al-Shouf" Cedar Nature Reserve a “Biosphere Reserve” with an area of approximately 50,000 hectares – or 5% of the total area of "Lebanon". It includes the: i) "Al-Shouf" Cedar Nature Reserve (established in 1996) and located in the "Shouf" mountains of - [The story of "Jabal Moussa" in Mount Lebanon.](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/23/the-story-of-jabal-moussa-in-mount-lebanon/) - From a threatened mountain to a thriving protected area. Cover image credits: Crossdev On the western slopes of "Mount Lebanon", in the casa of "Kesrouane", stands a mountain of 12,5 km2: "Jabal Moussa", translated to “Mount of Moses”. Surrounded by villages at its base, "Jabal Moussa" rises as an isolated massif. In 2007, a group - ["Akkar", Mountains, Woods & more - "Akkar Trail" team](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/23/discover-akkar-trail/) - Cover image: Khaled Taleb, Akkar trail team Akkar is one of the most diversified regions in Lebanon, nature-wise. It is characterized by its mountains that include many forests and around 70% of the plant species known in Lebanon. Akkar trail’s main mission is to encourage the practice of all outdoor sports on Akkar mountain - [Lenin Peak, a ray of hope - "Never Give up Team"](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/23/lenin-peak-a-ray-of-hope/) - "LAU, Never give up team" Conquered Lenin Peak (7134m) in 2019 in order to inspire hope and provide encouragement for children with cancer in Lebanon, from day one the climbers were in contact with the children who followed their journey day by day. The 23-days tough and intense adventure in harsh conditions, was their 3rd - [Young Ladies With Dreams, Become Women With Vision - The Story Of "Rawan Dakik"](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/28/young-ladies-with-dreams-become-women-with-vision-the-story-of-rawan-dakik/) - Young Ladies With Dreams, Become Women With Vision - The Story Of "Rawan Dakik" Rawan Abdulkarim Dakik, Tanzanian but originally Lebanese. Her passion for outdoor activities started at a very young age in her previous school in "Tanzania" when she climbed "Mount Kilimanjaro" the highest in "Africa", one of the world’s seven summits. - [Astrophotography & Mountains, Dark skies matter!](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/25/astrophotography-mountains-dark-skies-matter/) - 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 mountains? Who said it's impossible to enjoy this kind of events on low altitudes? Is it really possible to "see" the Milky-way from the city? - [Understanding Endurance - Mario Fares (Part 1)](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/25/understanding-endurance-mario-fares-part-1/) - Aerobic and Anaerobic metabolism: Within athletics, endurance is the maximum sustainable work rate an athlete can maintain for the duration of an event before fatigue makes a reduction of the work rate. Usually, the reduction in the work rate is caused by your body’s inability to meet the energy demands of the exercise, by - [Planing For a Training Program - Mario Fares](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/25/planing-for-a-training-program-mario-fares/) - Getting ready for your first mountaineering trip is never an easy task. You can't reach the summit if you are not well prepared physically. Technical skills could be acquired two or three days before the climb, but the fitness training should start months before. In this article I will start by defining the four - [Arabs on Everest](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/25/arabs-on-everest/) - 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 the climbers. we will spot the light in this article on Dollores Al Shelleh (Jordan), Fahad Badar (Qatar), Mariam Ktiri (Morocco) , Samer Akkad (Syria), - [A Better diet for a better climb - Cynthia Habre](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/26/a-better-diet-for-a-better-climb-cynthia-habre/) - 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 be enhanced by proper nutrition and fluid intake. However, this is often easier said than done when at altitude, and in a remote and challenging - [Good Morning Mountains - Georges Saado](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/23/good-morning-lebanon-mera-peak-koziakas/) - "THE MOUNTAIN YAK" #GOOOOOOD_MOOORNING_LEBANON Now you know this is Georges Saado. Saado - Alpine Skier - & mountaineer had a busy season last year, he climbed Mera Peak (6476) in the Barun sub-section of the Himalaya in April 2019 adding it to his list of Himalayan peaks. In addition to Mera Peak climb, Georges, one - [The Science of Boiling Water at Altitude!](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/22/the-science-of-boiling-water-at-altitude/) - Everyone knows that the boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius, however, that fact is true at sea level but is it true at altitude? The boiling point of water, or any liquid, varies according to the surrounding atmospheric pressure. A liquid boils, or begins turning to vapor, when its internal vapor pressure equals - [Vanlife: What began as an attempt for a simpler life, surprisingly became a life-style trend.](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/25/vanlife-what-began-as-an-attempt-for-a-simpler-life-surprisingly-became-a-life-style-trend/) - 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 behind and live a happy carefree life and travel in a van. The van is fully equipped with all the essentials we need in our - [How to use "Trekking Poles" correctly](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/25/how-to-use-trekking-poles-correctly/) - 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 a length which allows you to maintain an upright position. Flat: Arms should be bent at 90° with poles adjusted to this height. Contouring: Uphill - [Crevasse or Crevice? Can you Guess the difference?](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/24/crevasse-or-crevice-can-you-guess/) - What is the difference between a Crevice and a crevasse? Both terms come from the Anglo-French word crevasse, to break. Crevasses form in the top layers of a moving glacier, usually because some parts of the massive body are moving at a different pace than the rest. If a glacier is - [Spindrifts Classification](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/24/spindrifts-classification/) - Spindrift, is defined as fine grained snow being carried by wind. In practice it is usually used to describe the frequent snow that fall down steep slopes, gullies, and faces. This incurs frequently during snowfall or warming, but may occur at other times and for other reasons as well. Spindrifts are classified in 3 categories: - [Two Days at Home! - Samer Hajjar](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/20/samer-hajjar-alpine-climbing/) - "Goulotte Pellissier Pointe Lachenal" 1st Day: 12/03/2020 The route grading: 220 m, TD- 5c > 5a II 4 M5 + TD stands for global grading "très difficile", 5a minimum obligatory grading, 5c maximum grading could be minimized by aiding, II stands for the engagement, 4 is the grade of ice, M5+ is a mixed climbing. - [Jungle Ultra, Amazon Rain-forest, Peru - Amin Maalouf](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/24/jungle-ultra-amazon-rain-forest-peru-amin-maalouf/) - 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 Marathon of 5 days for a total of 230km in the Amazon Rain-forest – Peru, in race where the participants can only carry their food - [Daher El Qadib - Knisset El Rab(Dahr El Jerd) Trail](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/24/daher-el-qadib-knisset-el-rabdahr-el-jerd-trail/) - Daher El Qadib - Knisset El Rab(Dahr El Jerd) Trail. Minimum elevation: 2,350 m Maximum elevation: 2,550 m Distance: 14 Km Elevation gain: 750 m Starting GPS readings: 34.2113400, 36.0593900 until you reach "Knisset El Rab" on the GPS readings 34.2089211, 36.0008595 and back to the starting point. Distance from Beirut: - [Everest is 7925m… Xtreme Climb, Xtreme cause - Ghassan Hajjar](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/24/everest-is-7925m-xtreme-climb-xtreme-cause-ghassan-hajjar/) - “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 top of the world, “Mount Everest” in 2019, accompanied by the flag, pictures and letters of the kids of AFEL, the main cause of his - [Sayidat Al Qarn, Akoura Lakes Loop.](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/24/sayidat-al-qarn-akoura-lakes-loop/) - Sayidat Al Qarn, Akoura Lakes Loop. Minimum elevation: 1,770 m Maximum elevation: 2,100 m Distance: 9 km Elevation Gain: 400 m Starting point "Aayoun El Aalaq" GPS readings: 34.1403400, 35.8738700 between the lakes until you reach "Sayidat Al Qarn" church and the cross facing it on the GPS Readings 34.1475101, 35.8909439 and back - ["Zaarour" Trail via Ski Slopes](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/23/zaarour-trail-via-ski-slopes/) - "Zaarour" Summit Trail Minimum elevation: 1660 m Maximum elevation: 2,000 m Distance: 7 km Elevation gain: 400 m Starting GPS readings 33.917440, 35.7965300 near "Marj Al Baqra", walk along the two crosses to reach the summit of the ski slopes GPS readings 33.9121047, 35.8182323 and back to the starting point. Distance from Beirut: - [Mountainsgipsy on Everest - Tima Deryan](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/23/mountaingipsy-on-everest/) - Early Morning, on the 22nd of May 2019, Tima Deryan became the 1st Lebanese woman to summit mount Everest 8848m after spending more than 50 days on the mountain. Before Everest, Tima climbed 18 mountains around the world and completed until now 6 out of the 7 summits (highest mountain on every continent). Her passion - [Everest & 5 down, 1 to go, "7 summits challenge" - Ralph Kisso](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/23/everest-5-down-1-to-go-7-summits-challenge/) - Ralph Kisso the 29 years-old Lebanese mountaineer made it to the summit of Mt Everest on May 22nd 2019 at 04:35am making this attempt the 6th out of 7 in his quest to complete the 7 summits challenge with Mt Vinson left to climb (highest peak in Antarctica) His passion for mountaineering started when he - [Born and reborn over and over again... Samer Hajjar](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/23/born-and-reborn-over-and-over-again/) - Argentiere, Chamonix - French Alps. “On the mountain I was born and reborn over and over again” Samer Hajjar – Alpine climber, left this inspiring message after his climbing journey in Chamonix back in January 2020. For me climbing has been such a dynamic journey. I started off as a mountain enthusiast with Everest in - [Decision taken... "to the next level" - Suha Hallab](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/24/decision-taken-to-the-next-level/) - In 2019 Suha Hallab decided to take her mountain skills to the next level and she is sharing it with us: I've done quite a bit of trekking in beautiful mountains around the world until I reached a point where I needed more than just “walking” in the mountains. I decided to stretch my limits - [Manaslu 8163m... Against drugs! - Khodor Ghadban](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/24/manaslu-8163m-against-drugs/) - September 27, 2019 a team of Lebanese climbers made it to the Summit of Manaslu 8163m, the 8th highest mountain on earth for a reason. Khodor Ghadban along with Avedis Kalpaklian his “Delta organization Team” partner climbed Manaslu to raise awareness against the risks of drugs. The team believes that “Hike and climb against drugs” - [The stairway to heaven, "Baalbeck-Mount Ararat" - Nidal Solh](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/24/the-stairway-to-heaven-baalbeck-mount-ararat/) - 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, an adventurer and photographer from Baalbek followed this line and made it to the summit of Mount Ararat 5137m in August 2019 raising the Lebanese - [Lenin Peak & the "Snow Leopard project" - Samir Akil](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/24/lenin-peak-the-snow-leopard-project-samir-akil/) - "Make it happen and make it count" In july 2019, the Lebanese adventurer Samir Akil successfully climbed Lenin peak 7134m. Samir spent 17 days on the mountain in severe weather conditions making the climb a challenging one physically and mentally but focused on the stamina and endurance rather than the speed in order to succeed. - [Swissman Xtreme Triathlon: Lindos Daou](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/24/swissman-xtreme-triathlon-lindos-daou/) - The swissman is a point to point race starting in the southern part of Switzerland leading over 3 mountains passes to the central part and finishing with a climb in the heart of Switzerland just at the bottom of the massive mountain backdrop of the "Eiger Monch" and "Jungfrau" where the challenge becomes absolutely extreme. - ["Mseylha Walkaway"](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/23/mseylha-trail/) - "Mseylha Walkaway" "Mseilha Walkaway - درب المسيلحة " is a very smooth relaxing trail, no uphills or downhills. This destination is a little bit of History and activity that allows you to meditate. Minimum elevation: 40 m Maximum elevation: 190 m Distance: 11 km Elevation gain: 175 m Starting GPS readings 34.2736400, 35.6882300 - [Qurnat as Sawda 3,088 m Trail](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/23/qurnat-as-sawda-3088-m-loop/) - "Qurnat as Sawda" 3,088 m Trail Minimum elevation: 2,700 m Maximum elevation 3,088 m Distance: 21 Km Elevation gain: 750 m Starting GPS readings: 34.2337100, 36.0803900 until you reach the Black Peak on GPS readings 34.297784, 36.113413 and back to the starting point. Distance from Beirut: 120 km Trail type: Loop Difficulty: Difficult - [What are Contour Lines on the Topographic Maps?](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/20/𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁-𝗮𝗿𝗲-𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿-𝗹𝗶/) - Topography is the study of geographical features on a landscape. A map with contour lines on it is called a topographic map. Contour lines mark points of equal elevation on a map. If you were to walk the path of a contour line in real life, you would remain at the same elevation the whole - [〽️ Mountain Ethics Declaration 〽️](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/20/〽️-mountain-ethics-declaration-〽️/) - Accepted by the General Assembly of the UIAA & previously known as THE MOUNTAIN CODE. Individual Responsibility Mountaineers and climbers practice their sport in situations where there is a risk of accidents and where outside help may not be available. With this in mind, they engage in this activity at their own risk and are - [Zahle Sannine Summit Ski Touring](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/20/zahle-sannine-summit-ski-touring/) - Skitouring: the highland of Zahle,Bekaa 📌Kalaat al Aarous to Sannine summit 🏔 and then skiing down the lovely “LA COULÉE”🎿. Distance:18 km Ascent : 1550 mtr #Sannine #Mt_Zaarour #Mt_Kneisse #Mt_Hermon George Saado Bob Malo  - [19th century weather forecast in a glass](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/20/19th-century-weather-forecast-in-a-glass/) - 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒎 𝒈𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔? A storm glass (aka chemical weather glass) is a glass tube containing a solution of ammonium chloride, potassium nitrate, camphor, ethanol and water. A variety of crystal shapes were commonly present in this solution, and it was suggested that their quantity and form could predict the weather. 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 - [Does altitude change the percentage of oxygen molecules in the air? NEVER!](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/21/does-altitude-change-the-percentage-of-oxygen-molecules-in-the-air-never/) - We all live underneath a huge ocean of air that is several miles deep. The pressure on our bodies is about the same as ten meters of sea water pressing down on us all the time. As you go up a mountain, the air becomes less compressed and is therefore thinner. Boyle's law: the pressure - [How much should your Backpack weigh?](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/22/how-much-should-your-backpack-weigh/) - A loaded backpacking pack should not weigh more than about 20 percent of your body weight. A full day hiking pack should not weigh more than 10 percent of your body weight. How to reduce pack weight? Know your base weight: Base weight is how much your loaded pack weighs, minus consumables, you exclude these - [Winter Camping Guidelines and Tips](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/22/winter-camping-guidelines-and-tips/) - If you go backpacking in winter, you need to know how to select a good tent and camping spot. Here are some basic guidelines to keep in mind. How To Select a Good Camping Spot. Avoid Avalanche Zones: Make sure that you are not in an avalanche zone. Most avalanche zones have a slope of - [Ever heard of watermelon snow?](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/22/ever-heard-of-watermelon-snow/) - Some snow, typically found in the alpine regions worldwide between 3,000 and 3,600 m, where snow persists even through the summer months, can appear pink or red. The color comes from a cold-loving algae, "Chlamydomonas nivalis", that thrives in freezing temperatures and liquid water, living on the snow. This algae is typically green but contains - [Types of mountains](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/22/the-main-types-of-mountains/) - 1-Fold mountains The Earth’s lithosphere is split into 7 rigid plates. When two plates collide, the heavier one will slowly glide beneath the lighter one. If they have relatively similar densities, then they will start to crumple up, driving movement upwards. They can spread over thousands of kilometers. To get a better idea of what - [Snowflakes: shapes and sizes](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/22/snowflakes-shapes-and-sizes/) - A snowflake is formed when a cold water droplet freezes onto a nucleus (dust particles or pollen grains) in supersaturated clouds. Their shape is influenced by differing temperature and humidity zones in the atmosphere, and may be categorized in 10 broad classifications and at least 80 individual variants, knowing that individual snowflakes differ in detail - [Why do we put salt on icy roads?](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/22/why-do-we-put-salt-on-icy-roads/) - Ice forms when the temperature of water reaches 0 degrees Celsius. Road salt works by lowering the freezing point of water via a process called freezing point depression. The freezing point of water is lowered once the salt is added, so the salt makes it more difficult for water to freeze. For example, A 10 - [Grande Coulée Challenge, Sannine – March 10, 2020](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/20/grande-coullee-challenge-sannine-march-102020/) - Communicating Love for Lebanon, rediscovering an amazing part of the country through an iconic destination sought after, cherished, and revered by skiers and snowboarders. The first Grande-Coulee Challenge www.patrouilledescedres.com/gcc took place on Sunday March 8, 2020 on Mount Sannine’s pristine and frozen snow bathed in glorious Lebanese sunshine. In its maiden edition, more than 200 - [Mount Kneisseh (Canal 11), Tarchich-Kfarselwan loop](https://mountainsmagleb.com/2020/03/21/mount-kneisseh-canal-11-tarchich-kfarselwan-loop/) - - Mount Kneisseh Canal 11 Trail Minimum elevation: 1,700m Maximum elevation 2,067m CANAL 11 Distance: 9 Km Elevation gain: 400m Starting GPS readings: 33.8632400, 35.8241600 until you reach Channel 11 bldg on GPS readings 33.8400729, 35.7970824 and back from Kfarselwan. 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