| 单词 | alpine |
| 例句 | Hawaii’s Big Island, though lying well within the Tropic of Cancer, has mountains high enough to support alpine habitats and receive occasional snowfalls. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z They flew over the nine lakes, silver baubles in green alpine bowls. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Today three-quarters of the terraces are abandoned, and the alpine landscape has not regained the productivity it had a thousand years ago. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Superimposed against the images of these peaks, the poster showed a grinning, bearded man in full alpine regalia. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z When the alpine sun filled Awkaypata, with its boldly delineated horizontal plain of white sand and sloping sheets of gold, the space became an amphitheater for the exaltation of fight. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z The mountain is a biological island of rain forest in the center of Africa, an isolated world rising above dry plains, fifty miles across, blanketed with trees, bamboo, and alpine moor. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s three in the morning, and we are making our way from southern to northern Utah, when the weather changes from the dry chill of the desert to the freezing gales of an alpine winter. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Gasping, thoroughly pooped, the men trudged into the half-mile-wide grassy alpine bowl with the small circular lake in the center and collapsed. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The silence within the alpine bowl was unbelievable. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z But for a moment the intense loneliness and beauty of the open alpine setting held him. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z In addition to that, my father became an expert gardener and above all a collector of alpine plants. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z Fischer’s assurances notwithstanding, his peripatetic alpine career was rough on his family. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z Grytviken was a Norwegian outpost on Stromness Bay, a natural harbor at the base of the island’s rugged alpine cliffs and glaciers. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z In the alpine jungles, lakes and little rivers drew herds of deer and the big cats that hunted them, making for plentiful game. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Gene was formed by this alpine hypnosis, this hushing of human drama. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z As it switchbacks up to 12,095 feet, this 32-mile stretch takes visitors from the forests to the high alpine above the tree line and delivers nonstop views of vibrant aspen groves in every direction. Don’t get competitive about leaf-peeping. Everyone’s a winner. 2017-10-05T04:00:00Z At Franconia Ridge in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, hikers have been improperly parking their cars along Interstate 93, crushing the alpine vegetation and jamming summits. Fall foliage is coming, and so are the hikers. Here’s how to find trails less traveled. 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z Thru-hikers on the P.C.T. spend up to five months walking from Mexico to Canada, through a landscape that ranges from high desert scrub to giant sequoias, basalt craters and alpine meadows. Heat, Water, Fire: How Climate Change Is Transforming the Pacific Crest Trail 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z Over the years, I visited several times during a variety of storms and dumps, only to find the best terrain — in the alpine zone atop this sprawling, 8,171-acre behemoth — closed. A skier’s ‘how-to’ guide to Whistler 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z Characteristically, the pictures juxtapose alpine beauty with ecological devastation. Review | In the galleries: Artists, too, might someday be replaced by machines 2018-07-05T04:00:00Z Winter has a nearly white top of alpine spruce. Art Review: It?s the Craftsman, Not the Singer or the Song 2011-02-10T22:57:32Z It’s a place where the air is clean and sharp; where the only noises are bees, bugs and birds pursuing alpine flowers; and where gnome-like men sucking gnome-like pipes are busy chopping firewood. Beyond the blockbusters: Discovering remote sites in Europe 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z At high points along the route, such as Panhandle Gap, the hiker is taken deep into the alpine zone, into the realm of ice and snow far above the trees. Six of the best US national trails – chosen by experts 2018-10-02T04:00:00Z At the 3,000-foot summit, a nature trail curved through an alpine wetland where pools reflected gnarled trees and clouds. Mountains? Rain forests? Fjords? New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park has them all. 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z Perhaps it’s the dinosaur paradise serenely preserved beneath alpine glaciers? ‘The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild’ Review: A Franchise Thaws 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z This steep hike starts out in low-elevation forests and moves up to alpine meadows above Ross Lake. Sky’s the limit for the best hiking workout with views 2014-07-23T04:00:00Z Many cultures have venerated high places as the uncanny domain of gods and magic; shrewd or ambitious individuals could borrow some of this power via an alpine pilgrimage, quest, retreat or campaign. We spend so much time staring at our phones. What do we miss when we don't look up? | Mel Campbell 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z Creeping aerial pollution — such as mercury contamination found in nearby Olympic alpine lakes — is a concern. Our deep lakes incite curiosity and conjure legends 2014-08-08T04:00:00Z The interior is furnished in regional alpine style, with dashes of art dacho, including paintings, lamps and the same benches found at the Dackelmuseum. Two great destinations, if you’re a dachshund 2018-09-12T04:00:00Z This panade is essentially a savory bread pudding interspersed with layers of caramelized onions, winter squash and grated alpine cheese, such as Gruyère or Comté. A New Life for Thanksgiving Ingredients 2017-11-17T05:00:00Z The hike starts in the popular Sunrise area and meanders through beautiful alpine meadows with views of Mount Rainier. Sky’s the limit for the best hiking workout with views 2014-07-23T04:00:00Z If she is growing flowers or fruit like alpine strawberries or eggplants, she mixes in a little Peruvian bat guano, which is rich in phosphate and potassium. Urban Gardening on the Third Floor 2015-05-26T04:00:00Z Instead of winter breaks in alpine mountains, we spent the holidays sailing around the Caribbean, surrounded by palm trees strung with Christmas lights. In the British Virgin Islands I learned to sail — for my father, while there was still time 2017-09-06T04:00:00Z The executive chef Joseph Buenconsejo finds inspiration from the surrounding alpine landscape and Hudson Valley’s agriculture to offer a simple but decadent rotating menu. A Catskills Inn Gets a Modern Makeover 2017-12-23T05:00:00Z It’s the perfect end to a perfectly relaxing day in one of Slovenia’s most scenic alpine retreats. Lake Bled: Exploring Slovenia’s romantic alpine retreat 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z The 93-mile Wonderland Trail circles the mountain, and it climbs up and down from lowland forest to flower-filled alpine meadows with wondrous views of the 14,411-foot Rainier along the way. Rainier halts Wonderland Trail backpacking reservations after record requests 2015-04-10T04:00:00Z One of the great things about Whistler Blackcomb’s alpine zone is that it’s not just for expert skiers. A skier’s ‘how-to’ guide to Whistler 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z Stands of alpine fir trees offered occasional shade from the sun as we made our way toward Ingalls Pass at 6,500 feet. In pursuit of the wily alpine-lakes trout 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z Warm summers and mild winters produce subtropical and alpine flora, while the temperate ocean waters, heated by the Gulf Stream, allow for potential sightings of whales, dolphins, seals and turtles. A New, and Historic, Hike in Ireland 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z A wobbly, high walkway creates a sense of alpine vertiginousness, with the musicians, members of the ENO orchestra here playing with the assurance of soloists, perched aloft on a platform. Aida; Elegy for Young Lovers; O Sonho 2010-05-01T23:07:00Z Despite his earlier party-boy reputation, he is generally regarded as one of the best male alpine ski racers in the history of the sport. What’s Next for Bode Miller After Skiing? Hint: Think Fashion 2017-12-06T05:00:00Z Kutzke explains that yodelling evolved to allow cattle herders and shepherds to communicate across alpine mountains and valleys, but that its exact origins are unknown. Berlin is alive with the sound of urban yodelling 2013-02-08T11:38:13Z At Thousand Island Lake, the PCT continues north to Yosemite, but the 3,000-metre alpine lake is the final destination for most day hikers. Six of the best US national trails – chosen by experts 2018-10-02T04:00:00Z As you mosey around alpine lakes at elevation ranges from 7,200 to 10,893 feet, be sure to carve in downtime to enjoy a picnic or go fishing. Explore these fall hikes around the US 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z We handled our grief by returning to the Sierras and hiking sections of the PCT near Lake Tahoe, climbing across granite ridges overlooking alpine lakes and scrambling over glacial moraines in the Desolation Wilderness. Seeking refuge in the wild: Hiking in Chilean Patagonia At Banff Sunshine, a gondola from the parking lot whisks skiers and snowboarders to high alpine terrain. A family trades sand for powder on a spring break adventure in the Canadian Rockies 2018-11-08T05:00:00Z Anderson's historical fiction stars Ralph Fiennes as a famous concierge who woos octogenarian blonde widows at an alpine hotel in a made-up Central European country in the 1930s. Berlin Film Festival opens with late actor Hoffman a noted absence 2014-02-06T16:45:36Z The park’s relatively small alpine glaciers are good indicators of climate, the long-term average of daily weather conditions, according to the USGS. USGS: Glacier’s glaciers melting slowly, for now 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z Sugarloaf has managed to remain authentic and unfussy despite helping to groom the inaugural Olympic gold medal winner in snowboard cross — Seth Wescott — as well as the alpine Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller. On Maine’s Slopes, Plenty of Elbow Room 2013-01-04T18:54:04Z Maine has 17 alpine areas and 18 Nordic ones spread across a land mass that is more than three times the size of any other New England state. On Maine’s Slopes, Plenty of Elbow Room 2013-01-04T18:54:04Z Such symbolic weight might be too much were it not counterbalanced by engrossing alpine details and rich backstories. Review | Adventure seekers — and a few ghosts — make a dangerous trip up a mountain in ‘Mysterium’ 2018-08-16T04:00:00Z I wanted to be in an alpine setting with great views, an abundance of wildlife and a river for trout fishing.” Into the West 2010-05-01T04:00:00Z Ten brothers and their families share the compound, and the children move fluidly through each other’s apartments, which are furnished rather formally: prints of alpine landscapes, velvet-covered sofas, lacy tablecloths. The Dovekeeper and the Children’s Intifada 2017-05-27T04:00:00Z And the valley, flowers or not, was still an alpine paradise. In the Himalayas, Journeys of Faith and Flowers 2013-05-31T18:19:51Z I’d been spoiled by untracked backcountry powder, hand-hewn alpine shelters and the thrill of traversing an entire mountain range on skis. Explorer: Skiing Igloo-to-Igloo Across the Grand Tetons 2011-03-04T19:55:00Z Nestled high in picturesque Cappadocia, the Turkish alpine region where homes are built into volcanic peaks, the Hotel Othello is open all year for tourists. Winter Sleep: Can a Three-Hour-Plus Prize-Winner Be Just Pretty Good? 2014-05-24T04:00:00Z The peaks and alpine lakes of the wilderness in Central Idaho include the headwaters of the Boise, Payette and Salmon River drainages. 5 easy-to-access hikes in Sawtooth Wilderness 2014-06-28T04:00:00Z The wooden horn is similar to an alpine horn and produces a low, melancholy sound. 10 traditional winter festivals in Europe 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z Two alpine zone chairlifts are waiting to be explored on the Whistler side just across the valley from Blackcomb: The Harmony 6 Express and the Symphony Express. A skier’s ‘how-to’ guide to Whistler 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z In the late 1980s, he stumbled upon the quiet farming community and its Téléphérique, which at the time served primarily to lift hikers and mountain climbers into the alpine. On These French Ski Slopes, You’re on Your Own 2016-11-20T05:00:00Z One year it was sunflowers, another year alpine strawberries. Planning the season ahead 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z The festival’s most obvious attraction is its alpine setting, and neither the mountain backdrop of its main stage nor the starry nights that frame most performances are exportable. A Rocky Mountain Dance Festival Makes its Way to New York 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z The idea: Once you load in the village at 2,200 feet and get to the alpine zone at midmountain, don’t waste time skiing back down to the valley floor. A skier’s ‘how-to’ guide to Whistler 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z It ends at the base of steep climbs up to alpine lakes. 5 easy-to-access hikes in Sawtooth Wilderness 2014-06-28T04:00:00Z And so our first adventure was the steep, 11-minute ascent from Sonoran Desert to alpine wilderness aboard a rotating car crammed with about 65 other tourists. Hike, bike, then say ‘spa-aah’ in a Palm Springs weekend 2017-03-09T05:00:00Z What made a garden special in the eyes of its horticulturally minded owners was to present trees, shrubs, alpine plants — whatever — that were inherently novel and exotic. A bonnie glimpse of the exotic 2015-08-04T04:00:00Z This alpine region’s most famous attraction is the Matterhorn, but it is also where you find a breed of cattle known as Hérens. ‘Vedette’ Review: A Cow’s Trouble in Paradise 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z “It’s a glacial moraine, an alpine pass. The Lower Saddle hangs between the Middle Teton and the Grand.” Facing death on the mountain: What my father taught me on his last great climb 2018-06-17T04:00:00Z I could not get to every one of the 17 alpine areas, but I certainly wanted to see the biggest mountains, and also to explore some of the lesser-known ones. On Maine’s Slopes, Plenty of Elbow Room 2013-01-04T18:54:04Z The view from the central ridge takes in iced-over Little Traverse Bay in one direction and the peaked red roofs of the alpine base village in the other. Searching for a Secret Ski Destination? Try Michigan 2017-12-11T05:00:00Z Visitors are also parking cars on native vegetation or fragile alpine tundra and leaving human waste right near backcountry trails, Patterson said. National park visits hits record high for 3rd straight year 2017-01-17T05:00:00Z Finding Cafe Fiore is half the fun, as the restaurant is a tiny alpine gingerbread cabin hidden in one of South Lake Tahoe’s snowy back lanes. What to Do in Lake Tahoe 2015-02-25T05:00:00Z When guiding in the mountains, an alpine start is often required to maximize the potential for good weather. Best headlamp 2012-06-19T20:46:00Z The winning entries will be framed for posterity at the club and become another part of Australia's surprisingly rich alpine history. The Long Run: Australia's Storied Ski Heaven 2011-08-25T12:20:00Z Typically, trough gardens receive alpine or rock garden perennials, bulbs, and dwarf conifers and shrubs. These faux-stone pots make for the perfect spring project 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z Climbing higher, as the highway enters the zone between forest and alpine tundra, marshes reek of decomposing biomass and my ears vibrate with the buzz of mosquitoes. Cycling Montana’s Beartooth Highway, ‘the most beautiful drive in America’ 2015-09-16T04:00:00Z Figure skating: ladies’ short program; alpine skiing: men’s giant slalom gold medal final; bobsled: women’s gold medal final runs; snowboarding: men’s parallel giant slalom gold medal final. Feb. 19 TV Picks: ‘Men at Work’ on TBS 2014-02-18T22:39:42Z Challenges range from clocking your best time on a 4,000-foot-high alpine toboggan to finding and trying local delicacies in a pedestrian mall. Amazing Race for the Rest of Us 2010-03-29T17:01:00Z As his mileage mounts, a panoramic portrait emerges, not of the breathtaking alpine backdrop or of the author’s endurance but of the emotional landscape created by the fellowship of hikers. Destinations Await in the Summer’s Best Travel Books 2017-05-30T04:00:00Z About 300 goats graze the park’s alpine meadows and roam its rocky peaks, though the population is increasing. Olympic National Park takes on mountain goats 2014-07-21T04:00:00Z Elsewhere in Colorado, two alpine ski tourers and Dartmouth graduates plan to build the first lift-free, human-powered ski area in the United States. Uphill Skiing: Subtract Crowds and Lift Lines, Add Cardio 2019-11-28T05:00:00Z It was filmed in the stunningly beautiful and isolated Black Sea alpine region. Turkey's art house film-makers hope for further success 2012-11-02T13:23:50Z She also found out that in Australia there are feral horses called “brumbies,” and that some conservation biologists want them shot from helicopters because they are stomping all over alpine bogs. Is This Elephant Bothering You? 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z The sports occur outdoors in fresh alpine air. What to expect from this winter’s ski season 2020-10-08T04:00:00Z Both are Unesco World Heritage sites, and tourists flock there to see turquoise lakes in alpine forests. In China, Negotiating Peaks and Police 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z Brown breaks up tense alpine adventures with letters from prospective parents who run the gamut from desperate to hopeful to ambivalent. Nine People Under One Roof for Two Weeks? Have Fun! 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z A working fireplace and crane-necked lamps complete the aesthetic of an alpine lodge overlooking the ugly snarl of Eighth Avenue. Bo?te: JBird, a New Speakeasy in Midtown: Review 2011-09-21T21:44:49Z Another drop-dead gorgeous orchard setting complete with alpine views is Mt. Orchard-hopping for pears in Oregon’s scenic fruit loop 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z Given the relative remoteness of the Chiwaukums midwinter, you are almost guaranteed to have this vast alpine playground to yourself. Backcountry-curious? Alpine Lakes High Camp is a gateway to winter overnights 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z The alpine highlands were a swirl of tarns, meadows and shattered mountains. Explorer: In Utah, a 100-Mile Trek With a 4-Year-Old Boy 2013-06-14T20:06:25Z The cafe anchors a small alpine village that also includes a 110-suite condo-hotel and a soupcon of restaurants, bars and shops. A skier’s circuit: The ‘powder highway’ through the Canadian Rockies 2018-11-29T05:00:00Z Lugano is known for blending Swiss efficiency with the sunny charm of Italy along the steeply pitched shores of a postcard-perfect alpine lake that reaches deep into both countries. 36 Hours in Lugano 2018-09-13T04:00:00Z You’ll be awestruck both at Switzerland’s alpine wonders and its ability to tame nature with its railroad engineering. Off the beaten track in Switzerland 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z “Imagine a small, alpine species that only exists on one mountaintop,” he explained. Bloom and doom: Pokemon Go-like art project explores climate change 2016-08-25T04:00:00Z The landscape quickly changes from tropical jungle to alpine forest, and by the time we neared San Sebastián, at nearly 5,000 feet up, pines, maples and oaks dominated the hillsides. Find history and personality in Mexican hilltowns near Puerto Vallarta 2017-01-05T05:00:00Z Cast iron figures of Gormley have been placed around cities and landscapes from Crosby beach to London to Australia to Calabria but the alpine project is the last of them, said the artist. Antony Gormley poses lofty questions in the Austrian mountains 2010-07-30T16:35:00Z Twenty-eight campgrounds dot the shores of the river, which carries rafters through a mini-tour of Montana’s geography, from rolling ranchland to deep canyons to alpine meadows to prairie. Can Montana’s Smith River Survive a Nearby Mine? 2015-07-17T04:00:00Z The park standard is that a minimum of 60 inches is needed to construct the snow-play runs and protect fragile alpine meadows. Get in free to state and national parks for MLK Day (and here's a list of free days for all of 2015) 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z Not unlike Mahler 10 — composed in similar alpine surroundings just a few years earlier — its ending is transcendental and allows us a glimpse into a world beyond. Sibelius rocks, and other reasons a Danish conductor keeps coming to Seattle 2017-06-04T04:00:00Z Ah, but there was still the high alpine. Pursuits : Finding 3 Ways to Enjoy Alaska’s Winter 2014-02-18T17:39:26Z For alpine resorts, Mountain I.D.E.A.L. certification assesses a destination on more than 40 sustainability criteria, including environmental stewardship, adapting to climate change, addressing workforce housing and reducing greenhouses gases and waste. How to Tread Lightly in Fragile Places 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z But the small collection of his work provides a better sense of the prolific alpine photographer than his few self-portraits ever did. Alpine photography from a local master 2014-02-24T21:48:28Z Whistler Blackcomb ski resort is, of course, the one to beat thanks to its more than 8,000 acres of terrain, including alpine views, and a vibrant night life at village lounges and restaurants. Ski Holidays for the True Novice 2015-12-07T05:00:00Z The production designer Colin Stimpson said that he and his team looked at the architecture of alpine villages to decide what materials should be used for the buildings and bridges, mostly wood and stone. Three Grinches, Three Ways to Steal Christmas 2018-11-02T04:00:00Z The luxury group, known for wellness programming and a three-to-one staff-to-guest ratio, aims to “bring the outside in” through design evocative of the alpine forest. 8 New Hotels for Winter Enthusiasts in the U.S. and Europe 2022-12-03T05:00:00Z But the problem is, it’s getting more dangerous, especially alpine climbing. A Tour of Rock Climber Tommy Caldwell’s Garage 2018-12-28T05:00:00Z When surrounding alpine larches set the basin aglow in gold, the scene is simply spellbinding. Best of the best: Author's 10 picks from new Washington ‘Classic Hikes’ guide 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z The first mile was alpine, the air scented with sage. Deep in the heart of Big Bend National Park 2015-04-30T04:00:00Z At the end of April, a week or two before summer’s heat would detonate across the Southwest, my husband and I stopped to acclimate to the thin, crisp air of an alpine summit. There Are No Real Roads in Guadalupe Park. You Earn the Incredible Views. 2018-07-16T04:00:00Z Arriving on a hot but blissfully dry July night was a disorienting experience, and not just because of the thin alpine air. In Boulder, Where Inner Peace Meets Outer Beauty 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z This mountain park is home to Tobotronc, a really exhilarating 5km toboggan run – the world’s longest alpine slide – which runs through evergreen forest. 10 of the best UK and European theme parks: readers’ tips 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z It was dumping and 16 degrees on top of 7,160-foot Whistler Peak, but all chairs in the alpine zone were open. A skier’s ‘how-to’ guide to Whistler 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z Unlike roller coasters, alpine varieties use the natural contour of the mountains to dictate pitch, dips and curves, making each design different. In Transit: Ski Trend: Sled-Like Mountain Coasters Offer Thrills 2010-12-15T19:59:33Z The HRP passes through many landscapes: some lush and green, some alpine, some almost desert. 10 epic long-distance walks around the world 2016-04-23T04:00:00Z The biking routes through the mountains echo alpine climbs like those on the Tour de France and throughout Europe. Play where you stay: Great hotels for active vacations 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z Diverse terrain with a mile-long vertical drop, a ritzy alpine village and epic mountain scenery have proven irresistible to travelers, around three million of whom visit each year. 36 Hours in Whistler 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z Although its setting — surrounded by alpine peaks — is striking, the town itself is unremarkable. Cobbles and castles in the Bavarian Alps 2019-04-11T04:00:00Z Helicopters were used in the 1980s to capture and remove the goats because they were damaging the park’s fragile alpine vegetation and soil. Olympic National Park takes on mountain goats 2014-07-21T04:00:00Z Onward and Upward with the Arts Roomful of Teeth Is Revolutionizing Choral Music From death metal to throat singing to alpine yodelling, the experimental group is changing what it means to harmonize. The Best New Yorker Visual and Interactive Stories of 2019 2019-12-26T05:00:00Z The land of World Cup descents and alpine eateries, Cortina d’Ampezzo is considered by many to be the jewel in the Dolomites’ crown. How to Ski European Pistes for Less 2020-01-29T05:00:00Z For example, the last Saturday of the season starts at $238 for an alpine king room, including taxes. Travel deals: Cycle South Carolina for $200 less and a New Zealand fare sale 2019-03-06T05:00:00Z In “Flora Lapponica,” a later work in which he synthesizes his plant discoveries in Lapland, Linnaeus describes how he named one of the alpine plants Dryas octopetala. A Botanist in Swedish Lapland 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z On guided walking tours organized by Tasmanian Walking Company in partnership with the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, visitors map tree locations, collect seeds and learn about Tasmania’s alpine flora. Post-fire Australia will provide travelers with more opportunities for ‘restorative tourism’ 2021-03-18T04:00:00Z Although all the state’s alpine ski resorts had good snow last winter, these crowds were after Winthrop’s laid-back vibe and cheaper rates. No slopes required: Washington state’s cross-country ski oasis 2016-11-10T05:00:00Z The sleepy alpine village of Sappada abruptly awakens every winter for its raucous carnival, spread across the three Sundays leading up to Lent. 10 traditional winter festivals in Europe 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z If the plant dies first, he needs to return to the alpine meadow to dig up another one. A Lifelike Version of Nature, but Not to Scale 2018-05-08T04:00:00Z The vista was inspired by a youthful visit to the Jura Mountains in a high alpine pass near the Swiss border, but it unfurled in Rousseau’s studio. Getty exhibition makes a case for the enduring power of Theodore Rousseau 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z Accommodations are bunk beds in a traditional alpine lodge, with breakfast and dinner included. 12 Months of Skiing, From Chile to China 2012-12-07T17:07:45Z Turner gave this alpine scene an extra jolt of adrenaline by using the end of his brush to scratch whitecaps onto the churning river. Art Review: At Morgan Library, Glories of Nature, Tamed by Man 2010-06-03T21:31:00Z Fish are not, of course, the only reason to visit the alpine country of the South Island. 2010-01-29T05:16:00Z Some plants found here are normally associated with alpine regions: they’re remnants from the cold period after the ice age. Sweden’s High Coast: an uplifting experience 2017-07-02T04:00:00Z For thrills, nearby attractions include a gondola, alpine coaster, summer luge and swimming/sauna complex. Cobbles and castles in the Bavarian Alps 2019-04-11T04:00:00Z Higher, an alpine zone begins, with granite bluffs and meadows at the elbows of big lakes. The Death of the Tunnel Tree 2017-01-15T05:00:00Z Denali Highway in south-central Alaska fits the latter description, a 135-mile route through rolling alpine tundra terrain that morphs into a carpet of interwoven red, orange and purple the first few weeks of September. Beautiful Fall Foliage Drives 2010-10-26T22:00:00Z In addition to its size, the state’s geographic diversity — from swamps to deserts, subtropical forests to alpine ones — accounts for its birding diversity, as demonstrated at Big Bend National Park in West Texas. Birds by the Billions: A Guide to Spring’s Avian Parade 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z Clumps of alpine grasses dotted with wild blue flax and rich golden butterweed shiver with the breeze sweeping up the canyon. Facing death on the mountain: What my father taught me on his last great climb 2018-06-17T04:00:00Z Most mysterious are the brief sequences set in the sleepy, snowy Japanese island of Hokkaido — an alpine environment far different from steamy Taipei. ‘Millennium Mambo’: A Lush, Mysterious Tale From Taipei 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z The Dolomites — the dramatic mountains along Italy’s northeast border — offer not only some of Europe’s most scenic alpine experiences, but a chance to encounter an intriguing mingling of cultures. Austria meets Italy in bicultural Bolzano 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z Nearby, the Function Junction neighborhood offers a more rustic alternative to the alpine glam of Whistler Village and a hint of what the area may have once felt like. 36 Hours in Whistler 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z As we sprinted towards the branch, the sky opened up, basking us in a light that had previously fallen beneath the top of the alpine ridge. How to travel the world with 2 little kids: Teach them that every step counts 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z On an alpine stretch of Route 299, heading into Trinity National Forest, plumes of fog rose from the hillsides, which resembled a sodden green carpet slung over a scalding radiator. T Magazine: The High Life 2011-03-25T17:30:04Z I first went to North Cascades a few years ago and immediately fell in love with the jagged peaks, alpine lakes and waterfalls. Accessible Nature: A Trail Guide for Disabled Hikers 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z The Lyngen Alps is where alpine guides come on holiday once their European season finishes, and where they bring their best and favourite guests. From summit to sea: a snowboarding adventure in the Arctic Circle 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z You don’t need to be a rugged mountaineer to climb the ultimate alpine cliff face — you just need train fare. Off the beaten track in Switzerland 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z It was less than a year before the Olympic torch would arrive in early February, and Krasnaya Polyana didn’t resemble a quaint French mountain valley so much as the world’s largest alpine construction site. A Test Run at Russia’s Olympic Hopeful 2013-12-20T16:51:32Z At the southern extent of their range, they stay in alpine environments, scavenging meat from their high-country neighbors, mountain goats and sheep, which are sometimes felled by avalanches. Save the wolverines! 2013-02-17T16:00:00Z If you're not worried about spending money and have long dreamed of seeing Norway's fjords and the dramatic coastline and alpine splendor, go for it. Frugal Traveler Blog: Scandinavia on $125 a Day 2012-08-24T18:02:01Z As Matilsky explains in the exhibit catalog, her doctoral dissertation was on late 18th- and early 19th-century French landscape artists who were among the first to portray alpine and polar-sea scenes. Art, science, eco-concerns meet in ‘Vanishing Ice’ exhibit 2014-01-17T22:53:03Z The big secret about modern alpine touring gear is that it makes going up almost as much fun as going down. Explorer: Skiing Igloo-to-Igloo Across the Grand Tetons 2011-03-04T19:55:00Z On a Sunday afternoon in winter, in the bleak hinterland of an alpine Italian city, I glimpse an exotic tableau. Notes on the Exotic 2014-11-03T05:00:00Z For the show’s playbills and digital marketing, the designer Chris Everett created artwork that features German visual accents, like an alpine hat with a wolf’s ears poking through. Behind the Poster: 'Into the Woods' 2015-03-17T04:00:00Z There’s an alpine coaster, bike trails, ropes courses, a massive outdoor climbing wall and zip lines. Weekend getaways: Seeking outdoor adventures? Ahead of ski season, Snowmass, Colorado, offers plenty. 2019-10-02T04:00:00Z A ways down the road we found equally varied botany: dwarf willows, crowberry plants and alpine bearberry shrubs that would turn crimson in two months. This 414-mile road to the Arctic Ocean is one of the world’s most remote highways 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z Not even on the largest alpine lake in the United States, and the second deepest in the country. Explorer: Kayaking Lake Tahoe in Winter 2011-02-25T21:55:00Z The average hiking guidebook tosses readers a history tidbit or two while remaining primarily focused on leading hikers to that stunning waterfall, pristine mountain lake or rainbow meadow of alpine wildflowers that's the destination. 'Hiking Washington's History': a trail guide that traces Washington state history 2010-11-19T05:01:00Z But you don’t need to stay in this tony enclave to tap into splendid alpine culture. How to Ski European Pistes for Less 2020-01-29T05:00:00Z Setting Riverside Pitches 10 Activities Fishing, kayaking, birdwatching Griffon vulture, alpine swift, peregrine falcon … If you’re already reaching for the binoculars, this Catalonian campsite, around 200km west of Barcelona, will not disappoint. 20 of the best campsites in Europe 2018-03-24T04:00:00Z The general term for the equipment is “alpine touring” — also known as “AT” — gear. Why ‘uphill skiing’ is gaining ground among winter sports enthusiasts 2019-10-30T04:00:00Z As evidence, in a documentary that focuses on regional mapping, he offers such delights as the Bedolina petroglyph, a 3,000-year-old map etched in the rocks at a remote alpine location. Doctor Who 2010-04-17T05:45:00Z Young athletes began questioning the restrictions of traditional alpine racing — the idea that skiers should go left, right, down and nowhere else. When Ski Ballet Pushed at the Porous Boundary Between Art and Sport 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z They include stretches in eight countries, each with a unique taste of alpine culture. Spectacular escapes in Europe’s scenic Alps 2017-06-20T04:00:00Z Outside the low doorway, my spectacular introduction was Song-Kul, an alpine lake 150 miles south of the capital. Explorer: Deep Into the Dream World of Kyrgyzstan 2014-05-09T19:07:12Z It allowed people in the Tibetan Plateau's most extreme environments to turn the energy locked inside alpine meadow grasses into a protein-rich, nutritional food that was endlessly renewable — because animals weren't killed to acquire it. Research reveals a 3,500-year history of dairy consumption on the Tibetan Plateau 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z As Chips writes, tufa is a type of porous limestone rock that creates a habitat for alpine and other rock garden plants. These faux-stone pots make for the perfect spring project 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z During the trek, we passed through cultivated land, rain forest, heath, moorland and alpine desert before an arctic summit. A father-son duo hit their peak — at Mount Kilimanjaro 2017-04-27T04:00:00Z But maybe you want fewer people and free-spirited alpine funk instead of fancy shopping, dining and lodging. Travelers, consider Teton Valley over Jackson Hole 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z The setting — rugged mountain peaks, dense evergreen forests, alpine lakes, wildflower-filled valleys and extensive glacial coverage — is ideal for hiking, canoeing and rock climbing. Summer, Reimagined — Minus the Gridlock. Five Alternatives 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z Starting from a lofty trailhead, saunter up slopes that were scorched clean of timber in Washington’s big burn of 1902 but are now shrouded with alpine meadows bursting with brilliant wildflowers. Best of the best: Author's 10 picks from new Washington ‘Classic Hikes’ guide 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z It runs through high rugged mountains, alpine forests and wide open green valleys and is as stunning as anything I’ve seen. 10 of the best US hiking trails: readers’ travel tips 2017-05-11T04:00:00Z Owned by the media mogul and conservationist Ted Turner, this property, a 585,000-acre expanse of terrain ranging from shortgrass prairie to alpine tundra, offers themed photography packages three times a year. 10 Tours to Turn Travelers Into Photographers 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z As far north as it is, the island is blessed with favorable warm winds, making unique locations where alpine and tropical trees thrive together, which was a truly unexpected sight! A whirlwind Irish tour covers 1,300 miles in 12 days 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z In the final shadows of the evening, these alpine swifts are closer to my head than either starlings or bats would ever dare to come. Wings of desire: why birds captivate us 2013-07-27T07:00:07Z Author/illustrator Roxie Munro's book takes young readers on an entertaining, interactive tour of ecosystems that range from alpine high mountains to the polar landscape of the Arctic. Books and activities to keep kids happy on the road and at home 2010-07-10T00:46:00Z With a return flight out of Geneva, I decided to tack on a couple of days in the town, drawn as much by its alpine lakeside location as its music history. A Queen fan’s pilgrimage to a sleepy Swiss town where Freddie Mercury found tranquility 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z This year, it took two hours to get the last rider through the start line in the alpine city of Briançon. How it feels to tackle the Tour de France's 'final battle' – the Col d'Izoard 2017-07-20T04:00:00Z My final, blurry memory of the trip is of shirtless alphas in snug suede harnesses competing to be pull-ups champion on rafters groaning with kitsch alpine paraphernalia and a huge stuffed bear. Skiing and partying in Austria’s Obertauern 2016-12-17T05:00:00Z Uphill skiing — better known as skinning or alpine touring — involves adhering nylon material, known as skins, to the base of skis, enabling skiers to ascend without sliding backward. Uphill Skiing: Subtract Crowds and Lift Lines, Add Cardio 2019-11-28T05:00:00Z The Tooth Traverse is a five-mile alpine route across the skyline of the Mooses Tooth massif in the Central Alaskan Range. ‘The Sanctity of Space’ Review: Such Great Heights 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z We also tried a washed curd alpine style cheese made from jersey milk and a natural Chèvre with spices. Piles of churros and carnitas costra de queso: What a travel writer eats in Mexico City 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z The two created intricately patterned knot gardens, perennial beds, an alpine garden and shade gardens on the slope down to Gravelly Pond. 'Lakewold' book opens door to a magnificent garden 2011-07-29T21:05:05Z Rentals for both alpine and cross-country skis are available in Chelan or at Echo Valley Ski Area. With skiing, snowmobiling, Winterfest and more, enjoy winter chilling on Lake Chelan 2018-01-04T05:00:00Z Primarily in the alpine regions of Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Northern Italy, an integral part of these rituals remains the Krampus, in all his terrifying glory. For the blackest of Black Fridays, consider a Krampus Christmas 2016-11-25T05:00:00Z Negotiating the field’s rough, ashy surfaces requires alpine scrambling — wedging your feet, hands and knees into crevices for leverage and using brute strength to pull yourself over large boulders and rocks. Visitors jockey for access to Mount St. Helens during peak hiking season 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z Sun Valley’s sense of tradition, I discovered, had an extra perk: It warded off influencers, throngs of selfie-snapping non-skiers who flock to glamorous alpine destinations in the name of content creation. You Don’t Go to Sun Valley to Party 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z When we came upon a tarn, or alpine lake, we stopped in our tracks, entranced by an oval frame of water reflecting dark forest, blue skies and the snow-covered ridges of mountain peaks. Journeys: Step by Step, Hut by Hut in Colorado 2011-08-19T18:55:00Z The technical challenges of Strauss's alpine ascent were expertly, noisily delivered. Sim?n Bol?var Youth Orchestra | Classical review 2010-03-24T21:45:00Z It’s this moment with a gentleman in an alpine hat and lederhosen. ArtsBeat Blog: Errol Morris Interviews Stephen King 2011-11-10T14:39:00Z An easy place to start is the Sawtooth Wilderness near Stanley with its more than 300 mirror-like alpine lakes and 50 peaks over 10,000 feet. 5 easy-to-access hikes in Sawtooth Wilderness 2014-06-28T04:00:00Z The youngest athlete to reach 60 World Cup victories, she is also the first skier, male or female, to win across all six disciplines: slalom, parallel, giant slalom, super-G, downhill and alpine combined. On the Road with Mikaela Shiffrin, the Olympic Gold Medalist 2019-11-30T05:00:00Z Joseph Tychonievich is a young horticulturist and rock garden devotee in Michigan who says we are due for another moment of alpine mania. If the garden is due for a rock revival, gravel would be the way to go 2016-11-21T05:00:00Z I once saw a variety called Red Rubine in an alpine garden in late January, the sprouts deep maroon and still tender. Brussels sprouts are best after first frost Features alpine decor dotted with dachshund doodads and amenities. Two great destinations, if you’re a dachshund 2018-09-12T04:00:00Z The car-antenna chewing kea, the world’s only alpine parrot, lives here, as do dolphins and seals in large colonies where the fjords end in the Tasman Sea. Wildlife and wilderness galore on New Zealand’s South Island 2017-02-03T05:00:00Z One of the places she and her friend, Brittany Turner, visited was Jenny Lake, an alpine spot Mr. Modena said saw an overwhelming increase in traffic after it was discovered on social media. Is Geotagging on Instagram Ruining Natural Wonders? Some Say Yes 2018-11-29T05:00:00Z A gradual climb through meadows and talus fields lead you to the alpine views at the top. New guide’s author offers five hikes around Adams, Goat Rocks 2014-06-11T04:00:00Z Figure skating: men’s gold medal final; alpine skiing: men’s super combined gold medal final; freestyle skiing: women’s aerials gold medal final; skeleton: women’s gold medal final runs. Feb. 14 TV Picks: ‘National Theatre: 50 Years on Stage’ 2014-02-13T20:44:18Z Make a border of parsley, scallions and alpine strawberries. You don’t need a large plot to grow a bounty of vegetables and herbs 2017-02-14T05:00:00Z We put her in alpine equipment and dropped her tiny skis into the groomed track that the nordic skiers use. 2010-01-13T13:42:00Z Q. How did you wind up playing an alpine instructor in Mr. Sorrentino’s latest film “Youth”? Robert Seethaler Talks About His New Book, Writing and Acting 2016-08-24T04:00:00Z A Vermont native and former alpine skier at Dartmouth, Wilson was an emerging star in pro gravel and mountain bike racing. Kaitlin Armstrong convicted of fatally shooting cyclist Anna ‘Mo’ Wilson in jealous rage 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z They are also interested in exploring the restoration of Australian alpine and subalpine peatlands across Australia to help reduce global warming. Feral horses and peatland carbon emissions 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z By balancing my alpine climbing against these other elements, I’ve actually found that it hasn’t been to the detriment of my climbing, but it’s given it more purpose. Seattle-raised climber’s new book details a life spent mountaineering 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Washington state possesses spectacular geography, a cornucopia of alpine settings, rainforests, wild beaches and grasslands, and fortunately, reaching these marvels are easier than one might think. Anacortes coastal culture has surprises in store this fall | Provided by Experience Anacortes 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z Whether you’re looking for a leisurely stroll in L.A. or an epic road trip to the alpine lakes, here’s where the autumn leaves are doing the most. Drumboxing puts you in that elusive flow state — the new L.A. exercise 'blew my mind' 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z He points to Zurich airport's international terminal, where new arrivals are whisked to baggage pick-up through walkways with alpine scenes and the sound of cowbells. Swiss village of Aarwangen in ding-dong over challenge to cowbells 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z My biggest fear about taking her into the high alpine was the threat of thunderstorms. Blind faith: A visually impaired woman's journey up a towering California summit 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Its attractions include cave tours, an alpine coaster and a pendulum swing ride perched on the edge of a cliff that sends riders over the river canyon. Heavily armed man with explosives found dead at Colorado amusement park prompting weekend search 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z It was heaven for a 20-something mountain man who could climb and backcountry ski to his heart’s content while working in one of the world’s most stunning alpine settings. ‘Ranger of the Lost Art’ uncovers hidden history of national park posters 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Surrounded by towering mountains, pristine glaciers and alpine meadows, this rocky landscape is home to some of the world's highest peaks. China's roads win hearts in South Asia - but at a cost 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z It begins with a man’s tragic death, tumbling from the window of an alpine house into the snow. A marital murder mystery written by a real-life couple? They didn't kill each other 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z They warn it may now be too late to save many of the alpine ice fields, even if climate targets are met. Swiss glaciers get 10% smaller in two years 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Upper Eagle Lake is a stunning alpine lake ringed with peaks and studded with the bright-yellow larches. Larch Madness: Check out 5 trails this October as larches turn yellow 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z These days, alpine rescues tend to enlist the help of smaller dogs that can be more easily transported by helicopter compared to St. Bernards. Switzerland's beloved St. Bernard dogs lap up new social role 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Today’s reservation doesn’t include alpine areas, so younger members don’t have the same opportunity that their ancestors did to utilize that environment. New gardens at Heronswood will showcase tribal culture and teach its history 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z "You could have a go on the alpine slide at the end of your shift," she said. Penscynor Wildlife Park: Traumatic chimpanzee escape remembered 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z It’s that time of year: Fall colors are starting to pop up in the alpine regions of Washington. During huckleberry season, try these 5 hikes for berries on the trail 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z The views grow richer as you ascend more steeply through a former burn area before reaching alpine meadows on the way to Scatter Lake. Larch Madness: Check out 5 trails this October as larches turn yellow 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z The variety of landscapes, from alpine openness to forested lake basins, is fabulous, especially with fall colors. Check out these 13 hikes near Mount Baker for fall colors 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The brown marsican bear which was killed on Thursday night is a subspecies that is genetically different from alpine bears. Rifle slaying of a brown bear in Italy leaves 2 cubs motherless and is decried by locals, minister 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The community of about 10,000 nestled around an alpine lake has long been home to a mix of locals and more-affluent people with grand second homes. A pride flag, an argument and gunfire: The senseless killing of Laura Ann Carleton 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z Rising temperatures could reduce the area covered by alpine glaciers around the world by more than one-fifth this century, exposing vast areas of land to the atmosphere for the first time in thousands of years. Disappearing Glaciers Expose Vast New Ecosystems That Need Protection 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z The place specializes in trail rides, pack trips and hikes into the 355,553-acre Eagle Cap Wilderness, a playground of 60 alpine lakes and trails that rivals the Enchantments in the Washington Cascades. An OR road trip through Swiss-Alps-like mountains 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z And then there is “mud season” — a liminal moment in spring when the alpine environment, slowly then suddenly, begins to thaw and only a trickle of tourists linger. Can Affluence and Affordable Housing Coexist in Colorado’s Rockies? 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z It’s been discovered in the deepest recesses of the ocean and in the snow of pristine alpine peaks and meadows. A reporter kept a diary of her plastic use. It was 'soul crushing' 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z Carleton’s death is now reverberating far beyond the scenic alpine town where she lived. A pride flag, an argument and gunfire: The senseless killing of Laura Ann Carleton 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z Sen. Dianne Feinstein once spoke of a time 70 years ago when North America’s largest alpine lake was crystal clear and its air unspoiled. At a summit she helped start, an absent Sen. Dianne Feinstein is honored in Lake Tahoe 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z While plants of alpine heritage may look compact aboveground, like tight cushions or mats, their roots need room to run. If you grow a tiny trough garden, expect to draw a crowd 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z In the 2000 Tour de France, he raged against Armstrong's dominance and his own waning power, surging clear of the American to claim a stage victory in the clean, alpine air of Courchevel. Blood, cocaine and questions - the death of 'the Pirate' 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z But the alpine ice fields are especially sensitive to global warming. Melting Swiss glacier uncovers climber missing since 1986 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z As the planet warms, the most extreme transformations are occurring at the poles and in alpine environments, where glaciers, snowfields and icefields are shrinking at a rapid pace. Algae blooms that cause pink snow could accelerate melting as Earth warms 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z “A lot of fires in the alpine would have conducted a nice underburn like it had traditionally through a lot of Native American history.” Retired North Cascades smokejumper Bill Moody reflects on a lifetime in the hot seat 2023-07-09T04:00:00Z A sunny slope planted with alpine perennials, bulbs and dwarf conifers situated among locally sourced boulders was purposefully built at an approachable scale for home gardeners. Nature and art unite at Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens in Everett 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z After the service, the coffin and the flowers were loaded into a long black vehicle that departed for Lviv amid the strong and haunting sound of the trembita, a Ukrainian alpine horn made of wood. Ukrainians honor award-winning writer killed in Russian missile attack on restaurant 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Outside, a pair of musicians then sounded traditional Ukrainian alpine horns, called trembitas, as it was loaded into a hearse. Ukrainians bid farewell to writer killed in Russian air strike 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Although temperatures have warmed in recent weeks, authorities said this week that “extreme alpine conditions” continued to prevent them from accessing several parts of Mt. Human remains found in Mt. Baldy wilderness amid search for missing actor Julian Sands 2023-06-24T04:00:00Z They like to eat alpine vegetation through much of the year and have been known to live up to 15 years. Group sues over federal protections for snow-loving WA bird, ‘harbinger’ of climate change 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z “Despite the recent warmer weather, portions of the mountain remain inaccessible due to extreme alpine conditions,” the department said. New search for actor Julian Sands on California mountain is unsuccessful 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z The Sheriff’s Department added Monday that “portions of the mountain remain inaccessible due to extreme alpine conditions,” despite the warmer weather. Search for Julian Sands resumes months after actor disappeared near Mt. Baldy 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z But attacks by the ADF on the Ugandan side of the border are rare, thanks in part to the presence of an alpine brigade of Ugandan troops in the region. Ugandan border town prepares to bury victims of rebel massacre that left 42 dead, mostly students 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z Twenty-two miles down Interstate 90, in North Bend, SMR field members were practicing for alpine rescues in a brand-new facility the group built to store gear, conduct around-the-calendar training and decompress after traumatic missions. Seattle search-and-rescue group gets a permanent home for its 75th birthday 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z The alpine meadows of the Cascades used by breeding ptarmigans could decline by 95% in the next five decades under current climate-change projections, according to the center. Group sues over federal protections for snow-loving WA bird, ‘harbinger’ of climate change 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z But on Thursday, our coaster crunch will ease a bit with the opening of Washington’s first alpine roller coaster park in Leavenworth. WA’s first alpine roller coaster opens in Leavenworth 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Promising crushing vertical climbs, stunning alpine lakes and of course up-close-and-personal views of the mighty Tahoma, this entry in the popular Ragnar relay race series is equal parts thigh burner and crowd pleaser. Fuel your WA summer adventure with 10 outdoor events, races and runs 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z The development has raised questions about the safety of some mountain communities, as global warming changes the alpine environment. Swiss village of Brienz evacuated over risk of imminent rockslide 2023-05-13T04:00:00Z Founded in 1906 as an alpine climbing club, the well-known Seattle nonprofit offers a host of courses and activities for outdoors enthusiasts. A landlubber recounts his all-hands-on-deck Mountaineers sailing course 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z The Pacific Coast beaches and sea stacks are distinct from the dense interior rainforests of moss and lichen, and neither afford clear views of the glaciated alpine peaks. Hurricane Ridge lodge fire sends ‘shock waves’ through Port Angeles 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z The park’s main attractions are the alpine roller coaster, a climbing wall, a trampoline and a mining sluice. WA’s first alpine roller coaster opens in Leavenworth 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z This challenging Washington bucket-list classic ticks all the boxes: alpine lakes, mountain vistas and wildflowers. Chart out your summer trek: 6 long-distance hikes across Washington 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z There’s a whole new world of seasons up in the alpine. Countless beautiful reasons to linger longer in Whistler this summer | Provided by Tourism Whistler 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z From gourmet tours to endurance races, this four-day festival is all about the battery-assisted joy of alpine exploration on two wheels. Hitting new heights: learn how to be an Alpinist in Chamonix 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z While Farris runs a business dependent on access to the park, he stressed that as the gateway to Hurricane Ridge, Port Angeles residents have an emotional connection to their alpine neighbor. Hurricane Ridge lodge fire sends ‘shock waves’ through Port Angeles 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z In a 2017 study in Innsbruck, a group of healthy and fortunate volunteers agreed to hike in the alpine mountains above town, ambling up and back for three hours. Why an outdoor workout is better for you than indoors 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z The next year, the young ski area hosts the collegiate and national alpine championships as well as an international invitational that’s broadcast on NBC and CBC. WA’s biggest ski resort plans big-dollar upgrades but the path ahead is unclear 2023-04-01T04:00:00Z Whistler’s high alpine offers further summertime thrills above the trails; zip line tours will send you sliding over creeks and through the majestic forest canopy. Countless beautiful reasons to linger longer in Whistler this summer | Provided by Tourism Whistler 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z A tantalising combination of fine dining and alpine scenery is on the menu, as top chefs bring their culinary delights to the mountain huts of Paznaun, one of Austria’s best hiking destinations. Hitting new heights: learn how to be an Alpinist in Chamonix 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z For $599, far less than the price of a Crystal season pass, Western Washington residents could ski all they want at Crystal and also travel to some of the world’s top alpine resorts. Supply and demand govern Crystal’s approach to overcrowding. Prepare to pay up 2023-04-01T04:00:00Z But his trading the agitated, trash-filled streets of Paris for fresh alpine air and a scenic backdrop of snow-capped mountains was not enough to escape the public’s anger against him over his new pension law. Macron, Trying to Move Past Pension Fury, Announces Water Plan 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z After 10 feet of snow in February, followed by 6 inches of rain, the patrollers knew they had to trigger an avalanche before allowing guests to ski the steep alpine bowl. WA’s biggest ski resort plans big-dollar upgrades but the path ahead is unclear 2023-04-01T04:00:00Z They had good reason to think that too, with a world champion on their books in Charlotte Bankes and the historic alpine skiing World Cup gold for Dave Ryding just weeks before. How GB became 'extraordinary' after 'terrible' Beijing 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Learn new alpine skills with group tuition from professional mountain guides. Hitting new heights: learn how to be an Alpinist in Chamonix 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z The 1960 Winter Olympics, the first televised, put Lake Tahoe on the map after the world got a look at the snow-covered mountains surrounding the alpine lake with the turquoise waters. No telling how much more snow coming for Sierra Nevada 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z Times gives her little to no credit for achieving the World Cup record for alpine wins. Letters to Sports: Kade West and Cerritos College deserved better 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Combine the competitive edge of Crystal’s alpine racing culture with its hot-dogging heritage and what do you get? WA’s biggest ski resort plans big-dollar upgrades but the path ahead is unclear 2023-04-01T04:00:00Z I will never forget the beauty of the Rockies and the delicate alpine flowers on the Maroon Bells trail. L.A. Affairs: I was wild, and he was a mountain man. Could we make magic together? 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Along California's coast and lower inland areas, the heavy rain and melting alpine snow triggered renewed flooding from rain-swollen rivers and streams, compromising levees. Nor'easter buries parts of New England while more floods threaten California 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z The Green River runs west from Stampede Pass through the Kent Valley before joining the Duwamish, while the Napeequa follows an alpine valley in the Glacier Peak Wilderness. WA rivers, lake nominated to receive new environmental protections 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z Greatness recognizes greatness 🐐 Legends in sports and entertainment congratulate @MikaelaShiffrin on becoming the winningest World Cup alpine skier in history. Mikaela Shiffrin breaks Ingemar Stenmark’s record for World Cup victories 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z You reach a beautiful alpine lake, enjoy the view and pull out a boat. Packrafting allows you to carry a 3-pound boat into the wilderness 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Then, as snow recedes and sunny days lengthen, it’s hard to miss forests, alpine meadows and highway roadsides bursting with a riot of colors until August or so, particularly throughout Western Washington. Where to find the best wildflower blooms across Washington | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Per the website, the group’s original destination was Mount Rainier National Park, but they switched their plans to the Enchantments upon learning the park’s alpine reaches are closed Mondays through Fridays this winter. WA volunteer details Colchuck Peak avalanche search-and-rescue effort 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z It helps to have alpine touring gear made light for carrying. The chance of a lifetime: Five friends ski the tallest mountain in Los Angeles 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Beginners can work with a guide to learn foundational skills of alpine touring and backcountry rescues in wide-open terrain, while advanced backcountry skiers can tackle more challenging avalanche terrain. Try 6 guided WA winter adventures, from midnight snowshoeing to backcountry ski and rescue courses 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z He was taking part in the World Marathon Challenge to raise money for the Armed Forces Para-Snowsport Team and hoped to pay for injured and wounded veterans to enjoy alpine activities. Disabled Shropshire man completes seven-day marathon feat 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z And he had spent thousands on mountaineering classes and alpine trips with professional guides, he said. A beautiful sight, a deadly climb. Mt. Baldy is L.A.’s favorite mountain. That's the problem 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z Even if the trail stays mostly below treeline, the potential hazard comes from the steep alpine slopes above. Grab snowshoes, seek winter charms at the new Annette Lake Sno-Park 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z The river’s mainstem takes shape in Rocky Mountain National Park, winding through an alpine valley, then flows into reservoirs and meanders through ranchlands. The Colorado River is overused and shrinking. Inside the crisis transforming the Southwest 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z Steadman began working with elite athletes as the team doctor for the U.S. alpine ski team, a position he held for nine Winter Olympics, starting with the Games in Innsbruck, Austria, in 1976. Noted orthopedic surgeon J. Richard Steadman dies at 85 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z The Spearhead Traverse, a 20-plus-mile alpine route that links Whistler and Blackcomb via a spine of glaciated peaks, is considered one of the 50 most classic ski routes in North America. 8 things you forgot about Whistler that make it unique to PNW skiing 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z Though both won races across all of alpine’s disciplines, Vonn thirsted for the speed of downhill and its little sister super-G, in which she posted 71 of her 82 World Cup wins. Perspective | Mikaela Shiffrin ties Lindsey Vonn’s record. What’s next? Who knows? 2023-01-08T05:00:00Z “People want to go all the way up and find the big, nice, beautiful, snowy alpine.” Paradise lost? Angst mounts over Mount Rainier National Park weekday closure 2023-01-08T05:00:00Z Some resorts offer a zip line or alpine coaster, giving a real wind-in-your-face feeling without the need to concentrate on staying upright. Advice | How to do a ski trip if you don’t ski: Hot tubs, spas and sleigh rides While some 2 million annual skier visits at Whistler Blackcomb qualify the alpine resort as a top global ski destination, its Nordic neighbor sees an average of 75,000 skier visits per year. You can ski like an Olympian at Whistler’s hidden Nordic gem 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z Brambruesch, a small resort west of Davos, kept vacationers entertained by opening its alpine bike paths on Christmas day to compensate for a delayed ski season. Snowless slopes spoil holiday skiing in Switzerland 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z It's a reflection of how many alpine communities depend on winter sports for their livelihoods. Snow shortage threatens Alps with wet winter season 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z The avalanche followed days of snow in the high alpine region and unseasonably warm weather on Christmas Day, the Austria Press Agency reported, citing local police. Austria avalanche leaves up to 10 missing, reports say 2022-12-25T05:00:00Z A 2019 government report on a decade of acceleration in the retreat and thinning of Arctic and alpine glaciers called it “unprecedented over several millennia.” A ravaged Quebec coast fights climate change by retreating 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z Across a verdant valley from the first bald lies the alpine ridges of the Buckhorn Wilderness. Campaign to expand Olympic wilderness nears finish line after 15 years 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z On our day out, the ride was on the longer end and I watched out for signs of frostbite until we finally burst into the alpine where brilliant sunshine banished the frigid valley chill. For a different view of the North Cascades in winter, try snowmobiling 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z It grew from the vision of Pete Seibert and Earl Eaton, two outdoorsmen who envisioned a ski area in the rugged terrain not far from an Army alpine training center called Camp Hale. In Vail, housing shortage threatens America’s ski wonderland 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z In terms of wallet share, investment banking Switzerland was the market leader in the alpine state with roughly 13%, he said. Credit Suisse's Swiss investment bank to be spared in overhaul 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z Stretching across a vast swath of north-central Washington, the North Cascades ecosystem includes alpine meadows and jagged mountains, fir forests and diverse habitats, and it continues into Canada, according to the North Cascades Institute. Grizzlies once thrived in these wilds. The U.S. may bring them back. 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z Once summer hits, it’s game on for backpacking, rock climbing, sea kayaking, more biking and alpine trails. At the peak of shoulder season, check out these 6 outdoorsy films 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z None of that was necessary when we pulled our snowmobiles over at pass level, where just a few well-spaced trees separated us from the day’s objective, an alpine zone known as Portly Bowl. For a different view of the North Cascades in winter, try snowmobiling 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z You remember: a colorfully dressed stranger appears in town, enticing children with his music to a land of alpine lakes and snowy peaks. How I found myself befriending a wild fox 2022-10-22T04:00:00Z The forest is otherworldly, nestled in a harsh alpine desert where the air is thin and everything is quiet. California Is Home to the Tallest, Largest and Oldest Trees in the World 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z The park is home to Kosovo's sole ski resort of Brezovica with 39,000 hectares of high alpine terrain and forests and offers an average of 128 skiing days a year. Kosovo seizes alpine holiday villas in permit corruption probe 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z Land, sky and alpine air all seem bound together in the moment. As Snowmelt Becomes Uncertain, Grit and Tradition Prevail 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z We unloaded our skis and packs from the sleds and stretched climbing skins onto our alpine touring skis. For a different view of the North Cascades in winter, try snowmobiling 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z In the alpine, glaciers that would usually be accumulating snow at this time of year are still melting. Canada's drought-stricken British Columbia bracing for floods when rains return 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z There is something very fulfilling to be out in wild places,” Morrison said, “I can go for a run and get to this awesome alpine lake. That’s pretty cool.” Fall is a great time to try trail running. Here’s how to get started 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z The location is an alpine training site where U.S. soldiers prepared for battles in the Italian Alps during World War II. Biden, in Colorado, designates his 1st national monument 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z He pointed to the area’s highlights: “the 50,000 acres, including the Tenmile Range, soaring peaks and steep canyons, black bears, bald eagles, moose, mountain lions, wonderful pristine rivers, alpine lakes.” Biden Announces National Monument at Camp Hale in Colorado 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z Most snowmobilers without skiing aspirations head up Harts Pass, a different alpine realm above the Methow Valley, and we only saw one snowmobile maneuvering off trail to play in powder. For a different view of the North Cascades in winter, try snowmobiling 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z Biden is to designate Camp Hale — an alpine training site where U.S. soldiers prepared for battles in the Italian Alps during World War II — as his administration’s first national monument. Biden goes West on 3-state tour as midterm elections near 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z Ten thousand feet up in the White Mountains of east-central California, in a harsh alpine desert where little else survives, some of the oldest trees in the world grow. How Marin County Changed Its Reputation on Vaccines 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z Ten thousand feet up in the White Mountains of central California, in a harsh alpine desert where little else survives, groves of gnarled, majestic Great Basin bristlecone pines endure, some for nearly 5,000 years. In California, Where Trees Are King, One Hardy Pine Has Survived for 4,800 Years 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z As Gerbin researched the route, she realized she needed someone who shared her same enthusiasm for 100-mile-plus endurance efforts and also had “a good alpine head with an alpine and rock-climbing background.” 2 WA athletes trekked more than 120 miles of the North Cascades in less than a week 2022-10-01T04:00:00Z Just a few weeks into her stay, she spied another female skier across an alpine bowl who she surmised was North American by her ski gear. Remembering Seattle-born top ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z With its typically cool climate, this alpine region of South Korea is the summertime production hub for Napa, or Chinese cabbage, a key ingredient in kimchi, the piquant Korean staple. Bitter cabbage harvest brings South Korea’s kimchi crisis to a head 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z In these alpine woods, they carry out their traditional routine - women collect firewood for the stoves of their makeshift kitchen, kids play and giggle around their goats, while men go uphill to graze their herd. In photos: Kashmir's nomadic tribe faces existential crisis 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z The region’s sheer altitude gradient allowed researchers to study mushrooms in a 9,842-foot range, mapping specimens in the forests below Lukla up to alpine meadows far above the tree line. In shadow of giant mountains, they explore vital world of mushrooms 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z Pacific Northwest summers are over so fast — but early fall is a beautiful time to take advantage of one of our alpine treasures. Kick off fall with a drive to Mount Rainier and Crystal Mountain | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z British alpine skiers have launched a crowdfunding appeal after the team was removed from World Class Programme funding. British alpine skiers launch crowdfunding appeal 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z Enter the alpine lake, which helpfully reverses that topographical equation: You go uphill to reach the water. Hiking to Rachel Lake is a rugged ride that rewards adventurers with cold-water swimming 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z Chain Lakes Loop is a slightly shorter hike through meadows that will be bursting with blueberry bushes come late summer and has multiple alpine lakes along the route. These 4 WA destinations are worth a road trip before summer ends 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z The hike gains 2,500 feet of elevation over 11 miles and features beautiful wildflower meadows and backpacking options at Lake George, a crystal-clear alpine lake. Try 8 hikes to Western Washington fire lookout towers this summer 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z But it’s still a quaint, less-crowded collection of alpine lodging, a restaurant and a bar, with excellent access to nearby and on-site hiking and biking trails. Kick off fall with a drive to Mount Rainier and Crystal Mountain | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z Forest Service has ordered a halt to the expansion of a Rocky Mountains ski resort after contractors mistakenly demolished protected alpine tundra to create a temporary road. Colorado ski resort expansion halted after tundra damaged 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z Even if you can tolerate the snow-fed water for only a few brief moments, there’s an undeniably soothing magic to the theater of rock and trees cradling the alpine lakes of the Cascades. Hiking to Rachel Lake is a rugged ride that rewards adventurers with cold-water swimming 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z With its roads traversing staggering mountain passes, alpine lakes and carved canyons, Washington was made for road trips. These 4 WA destinations are worth a road trip before summer ends 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z Even by mid-to-late morning, any section of trail with full exposure to the sky, like an alpine section or open meadow, is going to start baking. 5 tips if you plan on hiking during this Pacific Northwest heat wave 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z The alpine country is scrapping mandatory quarantine for people who have tested positive but don’t feel ill, Austrian news agency APA reported. Austria ends COVID-19 quarantine for those with no symptoms 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z “My true peace actually comes from the word of God, but then, of course, there’s this,” Jones says while gazing out at the leafy neighborhoods that climb toward the alpine ridges of Mt. In the vastness of the Inland Empire, people of color find 'peace in these troubled times' 2022-07-24T04:00:00Z Lake Washington may hit the spot for a daily dip, but the stillness of an alpine lake far from the din of water skis, wakeboards and pleasure craft is a restorative tonic. Hiking to Rachel Lake is a rugged ride that rewards adventurers with cold-water swimming 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z He even strolled the alpine shores of Dal Lake and watched boys play cricket. Michael Krepon, campaigner to limit nuclear arms, dies at 75 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z Find a trail that meanders through the subalpine — even if the trail eventually goes to an alpine objective, you can always turn around at the tree line. 5 tips if you plan on hiking during this Pacific Northwest heat wave 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z Other finds included violet coral fungus in alpine grasslands on two mountains. New fungi species unearthed in Cairngorms mountains 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z Figure 16.7 Part of the continental ice sheet in Greenland, with some outflow alpine glaciers in the foreground. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Necessity is the mother of invention, which prompted me to seek a new but nearby alpine lake on a recent Sunday: Rachel Lake. Hiking to Rachel Lake is a rugged ride that rewards adventurers with cold-water swimming 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z There are two general types of glaciers – alpine glaciers and ice sheets. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Heat wave or not, our mountain rivers, alpine lakes and saltwater are always reliably cold. 5 tips if you plan on hiking during this Pacific Northwest heat wave 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z Those who push on abruptly enter Rainier’s barren alpine netherworld while climbing an additional 1.5 miles to 6,800-foot Panhandle Gap, the Wonderland Trail’s high point. The 93-mile Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainier is daunting. Break the route up, starting with a day hike 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z Glacial striae are very common on rock surfaces eroded by both alpine and continental glaciers. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Whether an alpine lake above or the river that drains it below — or, ideally, both — it’s all the same refreshing cold water on a hot summer day. Hiking to Rachel Lake is a rugged ride that rewards adventurers with cold-water swimming 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z Most alpine glaciers are located in the major mountain ranges of the world such as the Andes, Rockies, Alps, and Himalayas. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Find an alpine lake with a forested approach, then cool off with a dip. 5 tips if you plan on hiking during this Pacific Northwest heat wave 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z The lodge sits in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, a large and rugged forest with over 300 alpine lakes and many peaks over 10,000 feet. Stanley, an Idaho mountain mecca, is changing. Can its little-town character survive? 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z The results of glacial erosion are different in areas with continental glaciation versus alpine glaciation. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Four victims were identified on Monday, three of them Italian, including two alpine guides, and another from the Czech Republic, news agency AGI reported, citing rescuers. Search efforts resume after glacier collapse in Italian Alps 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z Cross-sectional view of an alpine glacier showing internal flow lines, zone of accumulation, snow line, and zone of melting. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. McLaughlin had searched online for Delta Lake, an alpine lake and popular destination in the park, before his hike, park officials said. Woman Gets 5-Year Ban From Grand Teton for False Report on Missing Hiker 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z Stop for lunch or a night, then take BC 5 N as it climbs into the spectacular Mount Robson Provincial Park and alpine town of Jasper, he suggests. 5 scenic motorcycle rides perfect for summertime in the Pacific Northwest | Provided by Snoqualmie Casino 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z Since Earth still has a very large volume of ice — mostly in the continental ice sheets of Antarctica and Greenland, but also in alpine glaciers and permafrost — melting is one of the key feedback mechanisms. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z This 30-mile loop off the Mountain Loop Highway in the North Cascades features alpine lakes, spectacular views and gorgeous wildflowers in the summer. Fastpacking mixes backpacking and trail running. Here’s what it looks like 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z Sediment is deposited by glaciers in both alpine and continental environments. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Another is taking the alpine World Cup back to North America in prime late-season as well as the traditional two-week swing after Thanksgiving in late November. Ski leader Eliasch aims to unite after bruising election win 2022-05-28T04:00:00Z “My favorite Washington loop is only open in summer,” Thompson says and spans a variety of landscapes, from alpine to high desert to farmland. 5 scenic motorcycle rides perfect for summertime in the Pacific Northwest | Provided by Snoqualmie Casino 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z Figure 16.17 Markers on an alpine glacier move forward over a period of time. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z She cultivated stunning new species of daffodils and introduced a striking alpine rock garden, with cascading streams and a fern grotto. Sabotage and pistols - was Ellen Willmott gardening's ‘bad girl’? 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z Lakes are common features in alpine glacial environments. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Next winter’s World Cup seasons are secure, he insisted, and will quickly showcase a new idea in an iconic alpine location as soon as Oct. Ski leader Eliasch aims to unite after bruising election win 2022-05-28T04:00:00Z First, the Golden Eagle Express Gondola took us up to 7,700 feet in 12 minutes, with a gentle ride past tall jagged pines, stunted shrubs and finally rocky alpine terrain. For a B.C. Rockies getaway this summer, consider 2 heart-pounding adventures and 2 soul-soothing ones 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z A variety of alpine glacial erosion features are labelled. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Many participants at this year's event, which ends on Thursday, have welcomed occasional sunshine, alpine spring flowers and screeching swifts circling overhead as a welcome change from sub-zero temperatures and perilous icy sidewalks. Back to snow: World Economic Forum reverts to January for 2023 gathering 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Tarns are common in areas of alpine glaciation because the thick ice that carves out a cirque also typically hollows out a depression in bedrock that after the glacier is gone, fills with precipitated water. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Climate change and corporate actions to curb it are a theme at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss alpine town of Davos. Budweiser brewer 'off track' on non-alcoholic beer target: sustainability chief 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z Kicking Horse Mountain Resort boasts one of the steepest slopes in North America with more than 3,700 feet of vertical drop, attracting mountain bikers looking for a rare ride through an alpine landscape. For a B.C. Rockies getaway this summer, consider 2 heart-pounding adventures and 2 soul-soothing ones 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Tarns are common in areas of alpine glaciation because the ice that forms a cirque typically carves out a depression in bedrock that then fills with water. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Apple iPhone 13 Pro models in the colour “alpine green” are displayed at an Apple shop in Singapore March 18, 2022. Apple's iPhone development schedule delayed by China lockdowns - Nikkei 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z At Dartmouth, Wilson majored in engineering and was a member of the alpine ski racing team — “fulfilling a childhood dream,” her family said. Slain cyclist Moriah Wilson, 25, ‘exceptional in every way’ 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z With Whistler Village located at the foot of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, alpine hiking trails with views are easy to access via the scenic gondola. Carefree summer days invite Whistler visitors to ‘adventure deeper’ | Provided by Tourism Whistler 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z He had planned to climb Denali “alpine style,” or traveling fast with light gear. Rangers conduct aerial search for climber on Alaska’s Denali 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z Although there may have been some alpine glaciation at this time, there is no longer any record of it. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z “These glaciers — all glaciers — affect high alpine water resources,” said Andrew Fountain, the report’s lead author and a professor of geology and geography at Portland State University. Glaciers on Olympic Peninsula projected to largely disappear by 2070 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z “Mo was a former elite alpine ski racer turned endurance cyclist and was on a beautiful trajectory not just to win races but to win and open hearts.” Slain cyclist Moriah Wilson, 25, ‘exceptional in every way’ 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z Indeed, there are two types of dingos, desert and alpine, but they are still more closely related to each other than either dingo is to any type of domesticated dog. A new study unspools the dingo's mysterious origins 2022-04-26T04:00:00Z Simone is thriving at her new school and has embraced alpine ski racing. Once an Escape, Now a Home 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z Continental glaciers tend to erode the land surface into flat plains, while alpine glaciers create a wide variety of different forms. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z With our eyes so focused on the ground, we nearly missed an alpine swift soaring above our heads. In Jordan, a quest for the country’s resilient national flower 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z I’ve taken them along to alpine lakes, fire lookouts and peaks across the state. We can’t give our dogs ‘forever,’ but ‘longer’ sure would be a treat 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z Options range from quick-and-delicious pub or street food to elevated caviar, fresh seafood and champagne savored next to an alpine lake. Celebrate spring in the fresh mountain air of Whistler | Provided by Tourism Whistler 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z Synonymous with alpine peaks, glacial lakes and heart-stopping wildlife encounters, Banff National Park is the jewel of the Canadian Rockies. Go to Banff National Park, stay in the neighboring town of Canmore 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z The key feature of alpine glacial erosion is the U-shaped valley. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The 6.5-mile hike gains 2,420 feet in elevation, rewarding hikers with views of Mount Rainier, an alpine lake and meadows filled with wildflowers. Love Washington wildflowers? Try these 5 hikes this spring 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z Some of the artworks evoke more rustic vistas: The thrusting “Precipice” combines urban and alpine spires, and “New Mexico Daydream” places a Georgia O’Keeffe homage, complete with simulated animal skull, inside a Joseph Cornell-inspired box. Review | In the galleries: Sculptures as statements of architecture’s past and present 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z It’s a swampy spot strewn with fallen trees and branches — far from an alpine jewel — but a half-dozen waterfowl seemed content to muck about in its murky waters. Experience Moss Madness on the Oxbow Loop Trail along the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z Gravel encourages drainage and can be planted in for a naturalistic effect; opt for plants that like drier conditions, like bulbs, alpine plants and herbs. How to chose the right hardscaping material for a solid foundation | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z In an alpine glacier, the ice flows down the slope of the underlying valley. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Camping is available at Mason Lake, a small alpine pool with views of Bandera Mountain. Love Washington wildflowers? Try these 5 hikes this spring 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z It also announced new iPhone 13 colors: regular green for the regular iPhone 13 and alpine green for the 13 Pro Max. Green phones, ranked 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z The green carpet in our forests is often just a backdrop to more dramatic scenery — a towering Douglas fir, a peekaboo view of alpine peaks — so this walk centers moss the star of the show. Experience Moss Madness on the Oxbow Loop Trail along the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River 2022-03-24T04:00:00Z Apple also announced new iPhone 13 models in two new finishes, including alpine green. Apple announces low-cost iPhone SE with 5G, faster chip for Macs 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z The iPhone 13 lineup will be available in green, while the Pro phones will come in an “alpine green.” The iPhone 13 and 13 Pro each get green finishes 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z Weekly swims in Puget Sound and Lake Sammamish were complemented by big hikes to alpine lakes across Western Washington to chase the bitterly cold blue spaces where ancient water measures in the 30-to-low-40-degree range. Seattle open-water swimmer Melissa Kegler notches second Ice Mile swim, breaks record 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z The Games will feature more than 600 athletes from 46 delegations competing in 78 medal events across six sports - alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, biathlon, Para-ice hockey, snowboard and wheelchair curling. All you need to know about the Winter Paralympics 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z The illegal route here was shorter but still dangerous, winding over rugged alpine trails where refugees sometimes froze to death. Opinion | ‘We’ve Never Been Smuggled Before’ 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z The American alpine skier didn’t medal in any of the five races she competed in, including not finishing three of her races. American skier Mikaela Shiffrin shares harsh comments after disappointing Olympics 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z I managed to go to the women's alpine skiing slalom event, which was incredibly exciting. 'I'm soaking it all in' 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z The past and present of the alpine sports are both working against that goal. On the slopes, a struggle for Black skiers’ Olympic dreams 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z Skier Dave Ryding - Britain's first ever alpine World Cup winner - says it is "do or die" for a Winter Olympic medal in Beijing. It's do or die for Olympic medal - Ryding 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z Alexander, a 38-year-old former DJ, had been asked what he wanted to achieve in Sunday's men's giant slalom, in which he became the Caribbean island's first alpine skier at a Winter Olympics. 'If you finish you beat everyone who doesn't' 2022-02-13T05:00:00Z Difficult conditions at the alpine skiing meant 33 of the 87 men's giant slalom starters were unable to finish. Too much snow causes Winters disruption 2022-02-13T05:00:00Z “We are not an alpine ski area, which tends to reek of more money, and we don’t have an airport with commuter flight service,” Eckman said. Mountain towns across the West are facing a housing crisis. Can the Methow break the mold? 2022-02-12T05:00:00Z He donned the pink swimsuit for a stint snowboarding in Colorado and on a cliff overlooking an alpine lake, maybe Tahoe. Column: The untold tale of the San Diego surfer who enabled last year's Super Bowl streaker 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z So, can he back up a World Cup win with what could be Britain's first alpine medal at a Winter Olympics? It's do or die for Olympic medal - Ryding 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z Ryding, 35, is widely regarded as Britain's greatest ever skier and won the nation's first alpine skiing World Cup gold medal last month. 'If you finish you beat everyone who doesn't' 2022-02-13T05:00:00Z In the alpine skiing, the second run of the men's giant slalom was delayed by the snowfall and needed hours of maintenance on the track for the event to restart at 07:00 GMT. Too much snow causes Winters disruption 2022-02-13T05:00:00Z Almost all the golds won by Australia at the winter games have come in either alpine skiing or snowboarding. Narracott on cusp of Australia’s 1st Olympic sliding medal 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z Bulgarian alpine skier Eva Vukadinova slammed the Olympics on Wednesday after a course worker interrupted her second run in the women’s slalom event over a piece of equipment that was left on the course. Bulgarian skier slams Olympics after run gets interrupted by course worker: 'Glad that I didn’t break my legs' 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z “She one of the greatest alpine skiers of all time. She‘s 26 years old and incredibly accomplished. NBC defends Mikaela Shiffrin coverage, suggests sexism by critics 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z Alpine Skiing, Figure Skating Slalom runs for the men’s combined in alpine skiing; the men’s ceremony in figure skating, 10:05 p.m. What's on TV Wednesday: ‘Next Level Chef’ on Fox; 2022 Winter Olympics on NBC, CNBC and USA 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z She had come to Beijing planning to race in all five individual alpine events, but her best chances of gold were expected to be in these two events that she has failed to finish. Shiffrin fails to finish for second time 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z Team USA alpine racer Nina O’Brien suffered a terrifying crash during her second run of the Women’s giant slalom event at the Beijing Winter Olympics on Monday, suffering a serious leg injury. US skier Nina O'Brien suffers horrifying crash in Olympics giant slalom event: 'She is alert and responsive' 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z Artificial surfaces work well for some events, such as alpine races, because of their consistency from top to bottom. Frigid Beijing-area temperatures ramp up efforts by cold-tested Olympians to keep warm 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z Some members of the Olympic family were told on Sunday that if they had recently visited one of the alpine skiing venues, they would need a second PCR test that day instead of just one. Bubble life: China takes COVID sports routine to new extreme 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z “Of course we are using a lot of energy of making snow,” Bernhard Russi, chairman of the International Ski Federation’s alpine committee, said at a press briefing Saturday. EXPLAINER: How to stage Olympics in a snow-challenged city 2022-02-05T05:00:00Z Team GB skier Dave Ryding is aiming for more success in Beijing, after winning Britain's first ever alpine skiing World Cup gold medal with victory in the Kitzbuhel slalom last month. The British skier hoping for more gold in Beijing 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z Among the big sports shown on Eurosport are Grand Slam tennis events, cycling’s leading races, alpine skiing and many of snooker’s top tournaments. Discovery, BT in talks over British pay-TV partnership 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z Two countries are making their Winter Olympics debuts - Haiti and Saudi Arabia - both in alpine skiing. All you need to know about Beijing 2022 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z She needs one more gold to set a new record for the most Olympic wins by an American alpine skier. Which global names are set to shine in Beijing? 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z At Yanqing north of Beijing, where organizers built the alpine ski venue from scratch, the slopes stand out as ribbons of white contrasting starkly against the surrounding brown hillsides. EXPLAINER: How to stage Olympics in a snow-challenged city 2022-02-05T05:00:00Z Wednesday is men's slalom day, when Ryding will try to summon the same form that turned him into Britain's first alpine skiing World Cup winner. Winter Olympics 2022: Day-by-day guide 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z Marmots, a genus spanning 15 species of varying sociality — including alpine marmots living in multigenerational family groups, semi-social yellow-bellied marmots and ostensibly antisocial groundhogs — were a natural subject. Groundhogs, Out From the Scientific Shadows 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z Not that she was expecting it when U.S. women alpine ski coach Paul Kristofic called her a couple of weeks ago. Redmond native Katie Hensien realizes dream by making U.S. Olympic ski team: ‘I’m going to enjoy the moment’ 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z The first skier to win gold at five successive world championships in 2021, she is also the only one with wins in all six alpine ski World Cup disciplines. Which global names are set to shine in Beijing? 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z NBC Sports spokesman Greg Hughes said in a phone interview the network no longer plans to send announcing teams for alpine skiing, figure skating and snowboarding to China. NBC will not send announcers to Beijing for Winter Games 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Famously home to the 1960 Winter Olympics, it boasts a crystalline alpine lake surrounded by dramatic mountains. What winter visitors to Lake Tahoe need to know about off-slope safety 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z In contrast, an alpine plant only has to move uphill to get to a cooler climate. Loss of seed-hauling animals spells trouble for plants in warming world 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z Manmade snow has a higher water content so it has a high-density and tends to be really durable, making it good for ski racing, at least for alpine ski racing, he said. Climate change: Athletes flag the dangers of manmade snow 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z The Climb 2 features 12 peaks of steadily increasing difficulty spread across four distinct environments ranging from alpine mountain ranges to urban cityscapes. 10 great games to play on your new VR headset 2021-12-31T05:00:00Z A whole pack, prowling through alpine villages, lurking along the paths children take to school, is something different. Switzerland's wolves get too close for comfort 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z The annual meeting at the posh alpine resort in Switzerland attracts political leaders and elite business moguls from around the world. High-powered Davos global summit postponed over omicron fears 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z The forum, which repeatedly delayed, moved and finally canceled last year’s event, says the previously planned Jan. 17-21 gathering in the alpine town will now take place in “early summer” — without giving specifics. Pandemic again forces delay in plans for next Davos meeting 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z These were not scenes from high-speed alpine or ski cross events. Climate change: Athletes flag the dangers of manmade snow 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z At the same time, he said he and Alex had become “the standard-bearers for alpine climbing,” trailed by camera crews on their trips and giving keynotes at outdoor trade shows. How making a film about his father's death helped Max Lowe embrace the man who raised him 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z But the dream of people and animals living harmoniously side by side has turned, for some alpine farming communities, into a bit of a nightmare. Switzerland's wolves get too close for comfort 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z I grew up in Cocoa Beach, Fla., so it’s not exactly a little alpine village in the hills. The Patagonia C.E.O.’s Mission: ‘Save Our Home Planet’ 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z Marc Strauss, the doctor of Norway’s alpine national team, said Jansrud required an operation that is planned for next week and would be “out for six to nine months.” Former Olympic skiing champ Jansrud injured, to miss Beijing 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z “For alpine skiing events, natural snow can actually be a detriment as the racers prefer a hard, icy surface,” he said. Climate change: Athletes flag the dangers of manmade snow 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z Elite alpine climbing already feels perilous; its practitioners’ dying is a matter of course. A Climbing Award That May Be a Winner’s Last 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z The entire alpine economy, the farmers said, was at risk. Switzerland's wolves get too close for comfort 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z Only Chinese residents can buy tickets for Beijing Olympic events, including alpine ski races on courses created for the games at the new resort of Xiaohaituo in Yanqing district. Ski star Feuz laments lack of ski buzz in Olympic host China 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z And David Kelly, an ecologist at the University of Canterbury who studies masting in alpine grasses, says environmental prediction is “an appealing idea that doesn’t work.” Why are trees dropping so many nuts? Climate may drive erratic ‘masting’ 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z “If a storm occurs prior to an alpine skiing event, the natural snow is typically removed from the course. Nordic skiing is different, however.” Climate change: Athletes flag the dangers of manmade snow 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z “There are plenty of alpine climbs where people walked away only barely with their skin,” Garibotti said. A Climbing Award That May Be a Winner’s Last 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z He said that current snowpacks in the higher alpine regions of the Centennial State are running about 60 to 70 percent on average, with some places only around 30 to 40 percent normal. Denver still hasn’t seen snow this fall. That’s a record 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z He also called for more scientific research into potato production in “unfavorable” alpine conditions. North Korea’s Kim appears after month-long absence, visiting ‘utopia’ city created to cement regime’s legacy 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z He’s transferring alpine grasses to different elevations and therefore temperatures to test his idea. Why are trees dropping so many nuts? Climate may drive erratic ‘masting’ 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z The French men’s alpine speed team already lost Brice Roger for the Beijing Olympics because of a knee injury last month. French skier Théaux crashes in training, will miss Olympics 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z Risk aside, there has been debate over the years on how to judge climbs, which have a subjective quality as alpine climbers routinely debate “style,” or how one gets to the summit. A Climbing Award That May Be a Winner’s Last 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z The northern alpine town of Samjiyon is being transformed into a massive economic hub, called a "socialist utopia" by officials, equipped with new apartments, hotels, a ski resort and commercial, cultural and medical facilities. N.Korea's Kim visits new city in first public outing in over a month 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z Together, the brothers had pioneered hundreds of miles of alpine ski traverse in the Cascades. With ‘Written in the Snows,’ Lowell Skoog pens a new history of Pacific Northwest skiing 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z Climate change is raising temperatures and increasing the frequency and intensity of droughts in those high-elevation alpine environments, where mines typically are located. Climate Change Is Acidifying and Contaminating Drinking Water and Alpine Ecosystems 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z Prosecco, made predominantly from the Glera grape, is produced by three consortia spanning nine Italian provinces in alpine foothills that curve along the Adriatic Sea. Italy-Croatia fight over Prosecco name gets ready to pop 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z We may not be a natural alpine nation, but we do tend to punch above our weight so it's an exciting team. Winter Olympics 2022 - All you need to know with 100 days to go 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z Zhangjiakou - which is hosting most of the ski and snowboard events - averages eight inches of the white stuff per year, while Yanqing - home to the sliding and alpine skiing - gets just two inches. How Beijing is turning its water to ice 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z Her fog was so significant and unrelenting that her team elected to skip all downhill and super-G races: They are alpine’s fastest disciplines, and in Shiffrin’s state at the time, they were dangerous. Mikaela Shiffrin knows pain and loss. Now she’s back on top of the mountain. 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z As a regular visitor to the alpine realm for his personal pursuits who also guides professionally on Mount Shasta, Hardrath believes conditions in the Northwest mountains are becoming hotter and drier. This Oregon teacher climbed Washington’s 100 tallest peaks in 51 days 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z A variety of songbirds and upland birds make their homes in the high deserts and alpine meadows. Okanogan’s wide-open spaces offer wildlife views | Provided by Okanogan County Tourism Council 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z Mikaela Shiffrin is planning a return to speed racing in the alpine skiing World Cup season, after reducing her schedule almost exclusively to slalom and giant slalom last year. US skier Shiffrin plans more speed races in new season 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z It’s only 4.5 miles to reach this alpine playground, with an elevation gain of just 1,400 feet. 6 alpine hikes in Washington to savor before the snow flies 2021-10-03T04:00:00Z Even though I was hungry and dripping wet, I had never before climbed a mountain peak, boulder-hopped a stream or walked through an alpine meadow. Those first meals on the trail were mighty skimpy, but backpacking feeds the soul for a lifetime 2021-10-03T04:00:00Z It also requires about 48 items of specialized gear, 18 of which — such as snow clothing, snow boots, alpine sleeping bags, ice axes — are critical, General Singh said. For India’s Military, a Juggling Act on Two Hostile Fronts 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z All the men in the photos are pumped and white, and they are portrayed enjoying wholesome activities such as long runs and alpine treks. Neo-Nazis are still on Facebook. And they’re making money 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z She competed only in the technical events, except at the world championships in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, in February, when she won gold in alpine combined and bronze in super-G. US skier Shiffrin plans more speed races in new season 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z Cascade Pass is a reachable alpine environment for even the novice hiker. 6 alpine hikes in Washington to savor before the snow flies 2021-10-03T04:00:00Z Johnsondale is one of many small towns tucked into the alpine terrain near the national forest and is a popular spot for vacationers, Rasmussen said. New Fawn fire quickly spreads in Shasta County as Windy fire spurs more evacuations 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z Highway 50, the main route between the San Francisco Bay Area and the south end of the alpine resort lake, reopened to the public on Tuesday for the first time in weeks. Sequoia National Park’s Giant Forest unscathed by wildfire 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z Grasses carpeted the wide gaps between the pines, creating the feel of an alpine park. A huge forest experiment aims to reduce wildfires. Can it unite loggers and environmentalists? 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z The three-time overall World Cup champion used the offseason to work on various aspects of her skiing in all alpine disciplines. US skier Shiffrin plans more speed races in new season 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z The clarity of the iconic alpine lake can vary even without catastrophic wildfires. Future of Lake Tahoe clarity in question as wildfires worsen 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z “I’m kind of seeing someone right now, and he’s not into alpine climbing at all. He’s like: ‘It’s just dangerous hiking in the mountains.’ Her boyfriend died mountain climbing. A new film about their lives brings back the heartbreak 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z With boutique hotels and alpine lodges shuttered on the California side of the border, fire trucks now occupy valet parking spots in the Nevada-side casinos. An Unsung Pit Crew of California’s Wildfires: Hotel Workers Left Behind 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z However, it scores better both in twist fluctuations and in circulation, and in physical testing turns out to be stronger than the alpine butterfly as well. The tangled physics of knots, one of our simplest and oldest technologies 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z Three days of fiercely gusting winds had driven the Caldor Fire east through the rugged Sierra Nevada, forcing tens of thousands of people from the region of forests, mountain hamlets, resorts and alpine lakes. Changing winds provide hope in California wildfire battle 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z Scientists fear alpine lakes can act as “sponges,” soaking up the microscopic particles in wildfire smoke, said Sudeep Chandra, a biology professor and director of the Global Water Center at the University of Nevada, Reno. Future of Lake Tahoe clarity in question as wildfires worsen 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z Back-to-back dry years followed by a very hot summer have led to record dry vegetation, even in alpine areas. Devastating Caldor Fire continues to burn toward Lake Tahoe, forcing thousands to evacuate 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z An army of firefighters worked Tuesday to try to keep a huge wildfire from pushing toward Lake Tahoe, the blue alpine lake surrounded by resort communities straddling the California-Nevada state line. Firefighters work to keep California fire from Lake Tahoe 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z The alpine snowpack that feeds the river has been diminishing and was melting earlier this year. First-ever water shortage declared on the Colorado River, triggering water cuts for some states in the West 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z The alpine snowpack that feeds the river has been diminishing and melting earlier in the year. First-ever water shortage declared on the Colorado River, triggering water cuts for some states in the West 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z It’s well worth the effort to get to this pretty little alpine lake at the foot of Rampart Ridge. 4 Washington hikes that lead to welcome, refreshing alpine lakes 2021-08-14T04:00:00Z A painting of an alpine lake and mountains hung incongruously on the wall. Qaddafi’s Son Is Alive. And He Wants to Take Libya Back. 2021-07-30T04:00:00Z During World War Two, many key tunnels, alpine passes and bridges were mined, in a bid to thwart invasion. Mitholz - the tranquil Swiss village facing a time bomb 2021-07-30T04:00:00Z Hiking in the Pacific Northwest, it’s easy to focus on the majestic waterfalls, rugged peaks, deep valleys and alpine meadows and lakes. History in the hills: 2 classic Pacific Northwest hikes for history buffs 2021-07-30T04:00:00Z She has found good grizzly habitat in the subalpine and alpine areas of the forest. It’s a grizzly bear survival program. For grizzly bears. 2021-07-26T04:00:00Z Dr Brockington said some of its "phenomenal research" included the discovery of the rare mineral vaterite within an alpine plant and how petals produced a "blue halo" to help bees find flowers. Cambridge University Botanic Garden marks 175th birthday 2021-07-10T04:00:00Z Featuring alpine granite, towering basalt columns and gargantuan boulders, Washington offers no shortage of varied rock-climbing terrain. Washington state is a rock climber’s playground; here’s a primer on how to start rock climbing 2021-07-02T04:00:00Z The village still nestles beneath; the destroyed houses were lovingly rebuilt in traditional alpine style within a year. Mitholz - the tranquil Swiss village facing a time bomb 2021-07-30T04:00:00Z A leader in this category for the entire region is the Artist Point/Heather Meadows area, a slice of alpine heaven between Mounts Shuksan and Baker that can be entirely accessed by car. Here are 10 soul-satisfying day trips you can take around Washington 2021-06-27T04:00:00Z Enjoy breathtaking views, dining, adventurous hiking, alpine lakes and more in the summer at Crystal Mountain Resort. Find summer adventures as expansive as the high alpine terrain | Provided by Crystal Mountain Resort 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z Resort towns are prepared, with on-mountain activities back to operating at full capacity, programs in place to educate visitors on outdoors etiquette, plans to address overcrowding and new attractions that highlight the alpine environment. It’s Summer in the Ski Towns, 2.0 2021-06-22T04:00:00Z The Washington Alpine Club hosts classes for those interested in alpine climbing. Washington state is a rock climber’s playground; here’s a primer on how to start rock climbing 2021-07-02T04:00:00Z Unfortunately that alpine idyll is about to change. Mitholz - the tranquil Swiss village facing a time bomb 2021-07-30T04:00:00Z Deep in the alpine meadows of the Tibetan Plateau slinks one of the world’s most mysterious felines. China’s most mysterious wildcat may not be its own species 2021-06-23T04:00:00Z During the first of five seasons that I worked in alpine ecosystem restoration in the Eastern Sierra wilderness, I spent two weeks high on the Pacific Crest Trail north of Mammoth Lakes. In a California town, a recreation boom kindles wildfire anxiety 2021-06-20T04:00:00Z Zip lines, alpine slides, ropes courses and more, along with educational components, aim to let visitors immerse themselves in the mountain environment. It’s Summer in the Ski Towns, 2.0 2021-06-22T04:00:00Z The National Ski Areas Association is a trade group for ski area owners and operators and represents more than 300 alpine resorts that account for more than 90% of skier and snowboarder visits nationwide. Study: US ski areas rebound despite COVID-19 restrictions 2021-06-08T04:00:00Z I have a vivid memory of a 1954 military geography class showing a bas-relief map of Europe as seen through the eyes of the Soviet Union, looking southeast across the alpine mountains and valleys. Opinion | Readers critique The Post: Stop the false equivalency on Marjorie Taylor Greene and AOC 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z Visitors hike along glacier-fed rivers and up through rhododendron forests to a world of alpine meadows, Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and towering snow peaks. In the shadow of Mt. Everest, a business boom goes bust, spoiled by COVID-19 2021-05-09T04:00:00Z The impact of failing to take action was brought home through a report released in the southern state of Bavaria on Thursday that warned the region’s five alpine glaciers were melting more quickly than anticipated. German High Court Hands Youth a Victory in Climate Change Fight 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z We land on an alpine lake at the headwaters of the Goodnews River, inflate our raft and float downstream. On the Water in Alaska, Where Salmon Fishing Dreams Live On 2021-04-19T04:00:00Z She won just three races, albeit a haul that included the alpine combined gold which made her the most decorated American skier in World Championships history. Shiffrin on father's death & Beijing 2022 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z Nor did the fact that the mountains northwest of Beijing received only eight inches of snowfall annually, meaning alpine venues would rely on manmade snow. Olympic leaders struggle to deal with China’s history of human rights abuses 2021-04-07T04:00:00Z Her grandfather hiked toward that peak on July 29, 1945 to paint while other men went fishing in a chain of alpine lakes. Lost to mountain, Japanese internee’s bones return home 2021-03-14T05:00:00Z Unless action is taken to speed up Germany’s attempt to reach zero emissions, Mr. Glauber said, “The last alpine glacier in Bavaria could disappear within 10 years.” German High Court Hands Youth a Victory in Climate Change Fight 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z See more tweets about Gaga and Driver’s alpine photo shoot below. Lady Gaga and Adam Driver serve up alpine glamour on the set of 'House of Gucci' 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z Both programs, along with alpine skiing, were cut by the university in September because of budget constraints. Alaska university regents give teams more time to fundraise 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z The University of Alaska Board of Regents voted in September to eliminate three sports, including alpine skiing, hockey and gymnastics because of budget cuts. Alaska hockey, gymnastics seek more time to save programs 2021-02-21T05:00:00Z First and foremost, you need skis equipped with alpine touring bindings that allow for a free heel during the ascent and a locked heel for the descent. Seeking the Washington backcountry to avoid crowds? Know these tips before you go 2021-02-17T05:00:00Z But its treacherous alpine habitat prevented them from studying it in the field. To study a rare butterfly, this scientist had to get vertical 2021-01-29T05:00:00Z Currently, the contested section of the trail bisects traditional Native huckleberry picking patches and areas of religious and cultural significance in the high alpine. Should a haven for grizzlies be off limits to hikers? 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z He says he managed to relax a "very nervous" lady in her 90s, who hadn't left the house since last March, by talking about their shared love of alpine cycling. Vaccine volunteers: 'It's felt good to fight back against Covid' 2021-01-21T05:00:00Z The board voted last month to reinstate the alpine ski team after the program reached its fundraising goal of $628,000 in December. Alaska hockey, gymnastics seek more time to save programs 2021-02-21T05:00:00Z The 38-year-old was among 10 people swept away at the alpine resort of Verbier, to the east of Geneva, on Monday morning. Verbier: British skier killed in avalanche in Swiss Alps 2021-01-19T05:00:00Z |
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