Saturday, January 11

Tag: exploration

Ever expedition of these separated caverns might expose our environment future

Ever expedition of these separated caverns might expose our environment future

Science and Nature
The helicopter landed on top of the cliff, its blades slicing the cold air. Marching, National Geographic Explorer Gina Moseley breathed deeply and took in the commanding view of Greenland's barren landscape. To the south, a frozen lake extended for miles, ultimately paving the way to brown and gray plateaus, disrupted by the white flash of glaciers in the range. In the other instructions, some 560 miles beyond the horizon, was the North Pole. The only other human existence was the helicopter pilot and the other travelers: Moseley's life partner and this story's professional photographer and fellow National Geographic Explorer, Robbie Shone, and technical climbing up professional Chris Blakeley. The weather condition was moderate, simply above freezing-- ideal, in fact-- however Moseley un...
Do not even think of treking on a glacier without a guide

Do not even think of treking on a glacier without a guide

Science and Nature
Glaciers are splendid natural structures, thick sheets of ice that can go for miles and be a couple of backyards to countless feet thick. It's no surprise numerous daring tourists put treking one high up on their container list. While glaciers might appear like steady, non-threatening pieces of strong surface best for expedition, they can in truth be far from it. Simply head to among North America's most popular glaciers-- the Athabasca Glacier in Alberta, Canada-- and listen for guides to chew out solo wanderers, caution of hidden risks to their security. That's because under their feet, there might be a world of covert threats, consisting of crevasses and icy rivers, and one incorrect action might land explorers in the healthcare facility-- or even worse. If you're headed to hoof it o...