Born and reborn over and over again… Samer Hajjar

• March 23, 2020
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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...

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Why do we put salt on icy roads?

• March 22, 2020
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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...

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Snowflakes: shapes and sizes

• March 22, 2020
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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...

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Ever heard of watermelon snow?

• March 22, 2020
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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...

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Mount Kneisseh (Canal 11), Tarchich-Kfarselwan loop

• March 21, 2020
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- 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...

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Two Days at Home! – Samer Hajjar

• March 20, 2020
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"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...

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