Snowy Morocco and Sahara sands in Alps. It’s not exactly what you’d expect, but that’s the reality we faced in late March 2024. Snow in Morocco is actually quite typical during the winter, Atlas Mountains are reaching over 4000m of elevation and they are an exotic destination for ski-touring during the early year time. However, …
When someone brings up Nepal, I instantly picture those massive, snowy peeks eight thousand meter high. To see them, you have to crane your neck way more than you’re used to. No doubt, it’s a dream spot for mountaineers. My buddies from Epic Enduro were planning a trip there, but not for climbing – they …
I am incredibly proud of Alex for reaching the summit of Matterhorn, located in Zermatt, Switzerland, at an impressive altitude of 4478 meters. This accomplishment is truly remarkable! In addition to the rigorous training, Alex also acclimatized to the high altitude using our Altitude Tent. His words throughout this journey have been truly inspiring. ” …
Yucatan peninsula, a central location of the Maya civilization. There are many Maya archaeological sites throughout the lowlands, some of the better-known are Chichen Itza, Coba, or Tulum. I enjoyed Yucatan a lot. It was a travel holiday in April 2023, foodie moments and great quality time spent with Madzia. Table of contents Cancun Transport Coba Ruins and Cenote Chichen …
For several years now, I have been planning the day tours based on the “average gradient metric”. This article explains the rationale behind the metric how to initially assess and plan the toughness level of the activity whether it is Road cycling, Enduro Mountain Bike, Skitouring or Hiking. Summary The metric below is the indicator …
Costa Rica, the jewel of Central America. Living the pure life (Pura Vida), rain forests, jungle rivers, Caribbean Sea from the east and Pacific Ocean from the west, highest peak called Mount Chirripó with 3820 of elevation, great food and amazing coffee. Table of contents Introduction Travel San Jose MTB Riding Experience GoPro Intro I …
Human blood cannot be manufactured. There is no substitute for human blood — all transfusions use blood from a donor. Did you know that donated red blood cells can be stored for use for up to 42 days ? This article focuses on general information of blood donation and personal experience of performing sport after …
The Stotzingen Firsten (2753m) stands on the left side of the valley of river Furka, in front of Realp in Switzerland. It is a safe ski-mountaineering from Realp to an excellent panoramic point in the heart of Central Switzerland. It offers to the visitors a large and comprehensive view over the Bernese as well the …
Our cells are in permanent flux. Not only do they continually uptake energetic molecules and oxygen to generate energy, but even in the state of “rest” they are always busy with maintenance. Old proteins are constantly being broken down (in a specialised organelle called the proteasome) and to replace them new proteins are constantly being …
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Hypoxia, the insufficient supply of oxygen, is something that almost every oxygen using organism since the dawn of life encountered in its lifetime. Ever woke up to a numb arm at night? That is hypoxia. Ever grew a little? The hypoxia in the new tissue directs your blood vessels to grow in order to maintain …