Avalanches in Lebanon Interview with Gilbert Moukheiber – 33 North

• April 7, 2021
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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  ...

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The most planted tree in Lebanon: the stone pine

• March 30, 2021
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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...

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Elias Polion, a trail runner with a dream

• March 25, 2021
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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...

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Spring is here.. “How to deal with a snake encounter?

• March 19, 2021
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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...

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Contour lines on the Topo maps

• March 16, 2021
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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...

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FUNNY FACTS BEHIND THE NAMES OF 6 MOUNTAINS

• March 12, 2021
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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...

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Igloo in Lebanon ? YES !!!!

• March 9, 2021
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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...

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Etna’s latest show & 10 interesting facts about volcanoes

• March 1, 2021
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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...

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The enigmatic tree of Lebanon

• February 22, 2021
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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...

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Glaciers (part 1), Introduction & facts.

• February 15, 2021
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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...

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