Qurnat as Sawda 3,088 m Trail

• March 23, 2020
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"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...

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What’s the story behind the names of Mt Sannine’s most famous landmarks !

• March 22, 2020
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How well do you know the famous South-West face of "Sannine" Massif? [caption id="attachment_1944" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] South Face of "Sannine" Map[/caption]   1-"Mzaar" 2465m, 33°57’54” N 35°50’28” E, is the...

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Types of mountains

• March 22, 2020
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 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...

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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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The Science of Boiling Water at Altitude!

• March 22, 2020
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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...

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Winter Camping Guidelines and Tips

• March 22, 2020
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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...

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How much should your Backpack weigh?

• March 22, 2020
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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...

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Does altitude change the percentage of oxygen molecules in the air? NEVER!

• March 21, 2020
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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...

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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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