Karakorum and Himalayan Glaciers comparatively safer from impact of Global Warming: Latest study reveals Latest studies conducted by the researchers at University of Colorado’s Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, have now revealed that the glaciers around the world are melting with ten times lesser rate as were previously thought. Scientists, however, still […]
Feb 13 2012 | Posted in
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The splendor of Kaghan Valley: Story of a lost paradise Part-3 Khanian Khanian is a small but attractive, peaceful village on the right bank of the Kunhar. It is the starting point for a trip to Kamal Ban Forest and Dana Meadows. A ten kilometer jeep track winds up the hillside to picturesque Dana […]
Jan 19 2012 | Posted in
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The splendor of Kaghan Valley: Story of a lost paradise Part-2 Paras Back on the main road to Naran, six kilometers further north of Kawai is the small town of Paras. The main bazaar consists of some shops and road side restaurants and is worth stopping at to have a cup of tea or simple […]
Jan 18 2012 | Posted in
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Greg Mortenson: Conquering mountains and hearts There have been a handful of mountaineers in the annals of history who have been able to face all odds to climb the toughest of mountains on the face of earth. Fewer among them managed not only to summit these peaks but also conquer the hearts of the […]
Jan 6 2012 | Posted in
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Interview with Gerfried Goschl: Team Leader of the Gasherbrum 1 winter expedition -Last part Question: There are 5 teams scheduled this winter on three Pakistan 8000ers. Does this signal increased interest in winter Himalaya, and why is that do you think? Goschl: For a small group of climbers, a winter climb provides the hardest conditions, […]
Dec 21 2011 | Posted in
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Interview with Gerfried Goschl: Team Leader of the Gasherbrum 1 winter expedition Part-2 Goschl: Carlos is well known in Spain for doing "crazy" things such as bold climb+BASE jumps. He is a strong technical climber and also has experience from a 8000er-summit (Cho Oyu). Since we first knew each other in 2003 Nisar has been a […]
Dec 20 2011 | Posted in
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Interview with Gerfried Goschl: Team Leader of the Gasherbrum 1 winter expedition Part-1 While the Russians will be attempting the first successful ascent of the Savage K-2, another team of highly ambitious and renowned climbers will be locked in a fierce battle to summit Gasherbrum 1, the 11th highest mountain in the world. […]
Dec 16 2011 | Posted in
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Russians all set to tame the “Savage” K-2 in an unprecedented winter expedition: Part 2 "The visibility is so limited that one of our friends, who is a guest with the expedition, got lost on the glacier on his way back from the toilet. This comical adventure could have ended in tragedy. The upper […]
Dec 15 2011 | Posted in
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Russians all set to tame the “Savage” K-2 in an unprecedented winter expedition Part-1 Some of the best winter mountaineers of the world, nick-named as “Ice Warriors” by the National Geographic Magazine, will be pitched in another attempt to climb the deadly mountain in the thick of the harsh Karakorum winters. Rising to a […]
Dec 14 2011 | Posted in
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What makes K-2 the deadliest mountain in the world? Part-3 Bowley’s description of the gory incident helped with the intricacies of the many disastrous accidents which have happened on the notorious mountain and has also helped planning and arranging proper safety measures for the climbing expeditions. The 2008 incident also triggered a […]
Nov 24 2011 | Posted in
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What makes K-2 the deadliest mountain in the world? Part-2 The deadliest recorded incident in the history of mountain climbing where no fewer than 11 mountaineers and climbers lost their lives on the “Savage Mountain” will perhaps suffice in justifying the magnitude of the lethal force K-2 exerts on the ones who attempt […]
Nov 21 2011 | Posted in
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What makes K-2 the deadliest mountain in the world? Part-1 K-2, commonly known as “Chogori” in local dialect meaning “King of Mountains”, has the worst climbing fatalities ratio to this date. Located in the remote mountainous region right at the heart of the Karakorum Range, the gigantic granite structure reaches heights of up […]
Nov 20 2011 | Posted in
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