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K2: Environmental impact of anniversary treks
by zopemaster — published May 19, 2004 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:03 AM — filed under: , ,
To mark the 50th anniversary of the first ascent of the K2 summit in the Himalayas the Italian Alpine Association is organising several treks to the mountain's base camps. Up to 60,000 people are expected to pass through some of the intermediate camps this year. The problems this causes include the insufficiently rapid degradation of biological waste at high altitude, the pollution of rivers, or damage to the vegetation through the gathering of firewood. A number of expeditions are also to make greater use of helicopters.
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Taking the train and bus to the ski slopes proves popular
by zopemaster — published Mar 11, 2004 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:03 AM — filed under: , , ,
More and more skiers are making use of the ski trains and buses operated by the Vorarlberg Transport Authority. The main ski resorts of Austria's westernmost federal province, i.e. the Montafon, the Kloster valley and the Arlberg region, can all be reached by public transport. The good results achieved this season have prompted the Transport Authority to expand its offers as far afield as southern Germany, among others.
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Extended mountain stays are good for you
by zopemaster — published Jan 15, 2004 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:03 AM — filed under: ,
Mountain air has a beneficial effect also on patients with cardiovascular problems. The optimum effect is achieved at altitudes of 2000 metres above sea level and after a minimum stay of three weeks.
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Nepal: Sports event in aid of the local population
by zopemaster — published Dec 18, 2003 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:03 AM — filed under: ,
The Friendship Everest Skyrace was held for the first time in Nepal's Khumbu valley on 18 November. The event's main objective was to support the school in the remote village of Thame, and it attracted 150 competitors from Nepal and all over the world.
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UNO confirms global warming poses threat to winter sports everywhere
by zopemaster — published Dec 04, 2003 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:03 AM — filed under: , , ,
According to a new study on the economic repercussions of the climate change on winter sports many low-altitude ski resorts are set to face financial difficulties or even bankruptcy due to global warming. The study was commissioned by the UN Environmental Program and presented at the World Conference on Sport and the Environment in Turin/I on 2 December.
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A brochure on "nature-compatible winter tours"
by zopemaster — published Dec 04, 2003 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:03 AM — filed under: , , , , ,
Over the past few years nature-based winter activities have increased throughout the Alps. More and more these activities are spilling into regions which have hitherto been spared the impact of leisure tourism. In its new brochure entitled "Nature-compatible Winter Tours" the Club Arc Alpin (CAA), the umbrella organisation of the eight alpine associations operating throughout the Alps, offers simple, easy-to-apply tips for winter sports enthusiasts on how to adopt a proactive approach and prevent a negative impact on nature and the landscape.
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The Alps are becoming more and more of a theme park
by zopemaster — published Dec 04, 2003 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:03 AM — filed under: , ,
On 29 November Coca-Cola AG inaugurated its Alpen Club Micky Maus in the ski resort of Arosa/CH.
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Italy: 2005 World Ski Championships a risk to national park
by zopemaster — published Sep 25, 2003 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:10 AM — filed under: , , , , ,
Preparations for the World Ski Championships in the upper Valtellina in 2005 are in upheaval. The projects for the resort of Santa Caterina Valfurva, which is to stage the women's races, have come under attack. Environmental associations believe that as the Santa Caterina Valfurva skiing region is situated in the Stilfserjoch National Park the environmental impact of the projects should be examined particularly thoroughly.
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Via Alpina Book now available online
by zopemaster — published Aug 28, 2003 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:10 AM — filed under: , , ,
A book on the network of hiking trails of the Via Alpina, which follows five routes through all the Alpine countries, is now available in the four main languages spoken in the Alps and in English. The road-book offers basic practical information on the hiking routes, with the walking times between the stages, suggestions for overnight accommodation, tourist offices and maps.
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Prix Wilderness: Award for nature- and environment-minded mountain tours
by zopemaster — published Aug 14, 2003 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:10 AM — filed under: , , , ,
For the fourth time keepwild!, the specialist environmental department for trend sports of Mountain Wilderness Switzerland, together with the Save the Mountains Foundation, is awarding the Prix Wilderness for Trend Sports.
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