Mountains of Lebanon, the parallel ranges – Eddy Saab

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

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A Better diet for a better climb – Cynthia Habre

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

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Astrophotography & Mountains, Dark skies matter!

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

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

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

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Planing For a Training Program – Mario Fares

• March 25, 2020
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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...

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How to use “Trekking Poles” correctly

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

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Crevasse or Crevice? Can you Guess the difference?

• March 24, 2020
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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...

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Daher El Qadib – Knisset El Rab(Dahr El Jerd) Trail

• March 24, 2020
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Daher El Qadib - Knisset El Rab(Dahr El Jerd) Trail.       [caption id="attachment_2114" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] "Knisset El Rab" Images Credits Spyro Klitira.[/caption]   Minimum elevation: 2,350 m Maximum...

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Sayidat Al Qarn, Akoura Lakes Loop.

• March 24, 2020
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Sayidat Al Qarn, Akoura Lakes Loop.   [caption id="attachment_2105" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Sayidat Al Qarn Image Credits Spyro Klitira[/caption]   Minimum elevation: 1,770 m Maximum elevation: 2,100 m Distance: 9 km...

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Swissman Xtreme Triathlon: Lindos Daou

• March 24, 2020
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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...

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