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Sunset at Lake Lhanquihue, at Puerto Varas, Chile.
Its figure ideally synthesizes what a volcano is. Its unique colors, as well as its slopes and a summit that remains covered with white, unspoilt snow almost 365 days a year.
Standing almost 60 kilometers to the Northwest of Puerto Varas, it reaches a height of 2,661 meters above sea level. Its great height makes it visible from every point in the district of Osorno, even in some places on Chiloé Island. Therefore, it represents an impressive and typical postcard of the region. With its classical blackish dark green color and ornamented with arms of eternal snow, its presence attracts the thousands of tourists who visit it every year. Looking at its summit is mesmerizing and it is the destination for various climbing excursions.
The volcano may be ascended from Puerto Kloker, Ensenada and Petrohué. Ascents take approximately 6 hours and, in most cases, groups are organized to climb in the company of a local guide. It is advisable to wear thermic clothes, sunglasses, sun protection, water and, of course, comfortable climbing footwear.
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Schweiz / Berner Oberland - Schreckhorn
seen from First
gesehen vom First
The Schreckhorn (4,078 m) is a mountain in the Bernese Alps. It is the highest peak located entirely in the canton of Bern. The Schreckhorn is the northernmost Alpine four-thousander and the northernmost summit rising above 4,000 metres in Europe.
Geography
The Schreckhorn is located 10 km south-east of Grindelwald between the Upper and Lower Grindelwald Glacier. The region is made up of uninhabited glacial valleys, the great Aar Glaciers and the Fiescher Glacier. The summit of the Lauteraarhorn is located very close and reaches almost the same altitude. The highest peak of the Bernese Alps, the Finsteraarhorn, lies 6 km to the south.
Geologically the Schreckhorn is part of the Aarmassif.
Climbing history
The first ascent was on 16 August 1861 by Leslie Stephen, Ulrich Kaufmann, Christian Michel and Peter Michel. Their route of ascent, via the upper Schreck Couloir to the Schrecksattel and then by the south-east ridge, was the normal route for the following fifty years, but is now seldom used.
The peak had been attempted several times before this, most notably by the Swiss naturalist Joseph Hugi in 1828 and the guided party of Pierre Jean Édouard Desor (a Swiss geologist) in 1842. 'The ambition of hoisting the first flag on the Schreckhorn, the one big Bernese summit which was untrodden, was far too obvious for us to resist', Desor later wrote, but they climbed a secondary summit of the Lauteraarhorn by mistake.
The first ascent by the south-west ridge (AD+) – the normal route by which the Schreckhorn is climbed – was made by John Wicks, Edward Branby and Claude Wilson on 26 July 1902. They decided to climb the very steep ridge without the help of local guides and succeeded in reaching the summit. The north-west ridge (the Andersongrat, D) was first climbed by John Stafford Anderson and George Percival Baker, with guides Ulrich Almer and Aloys Pollinger on 7 August 1883.
The Strahlegg Hut, destroyed by an avalanche, has been replaced by the Schreckhorn Hut (2,520 m). The Schreckhorn may also be ascended from the Gleckstein Hut (2,317 m) and the Lauteraar Hut (2,392 m).
(Wikipedia)
Das Schreckhorn ist mit einer Höhe von 4078 m ü. M. der nördlichste Viertausender Europas. Es befindet sich in den Berner Alpen im Kanton Bern in der Schweiz. Geologisch gehört das Schreckhorn zum Aarmassiv und besteht aus Erstfeldergneis.
Besteigung
Erstbesteigung
Das Schreckhorn ist der bergsteigerisch anspruchsvollste Viertausender in den Berner Alpen. Die Erstbesteigung erfolgte am 16. August 1861 durch Peter und Christian Michel, Leslie Stephen und Ulrich Kaufmann.
Routen
Ausgangspunkt
Ausgangspunkt für alle Routen ist die Schreckhornhütte (2529 m ü. M.), erreichbar von Grindelwald (1034 m ü. M.).
Südwestgrat (Normalroute)
Schwierigkeit: ZS+, mit III. UIAA-Grad Felskletterei
Zeitaufwand: 6–7 Stunden
Nordwestgrat (Andersongrat)
Schwierigkeit: S
Zeitaufwand: 6–8 Stunden
Südpfeiler
Schwierigkeit: SS, mit V−. UIAA-Grad Felskletterei
Zeitaufwand: 8½–9½ Stunden
Albrecht von Haller
Das Schreckhorn ist einer der wenigen Berge, die bereits vor dem klassischen Zeitalter des Alpinismus europaweit, zumindest dem Namen nach, bekannt waren und auch Eingang in die klassische Literatur fanden: Wohl erstmals findet es, und zwar als einziger Alpengipfel, Erwähnung in Albrecht von Hallers Gedicht Die Alpen von 1729 (Kapitel 1, sechstletzter Gesang).
Bei Haller ist das Schreckhorn ein idealisiertes Zentrum der Alpen, von welchem aus die Ströme Europas nach Norden und nach Süden in die Meere abfliessen. In Wirklichkeit trennt es lediglich die Aare von der Lütschine. Die Wasserscheide zum Mittelmeer liegt fünf Kilometer weiter südwestlich, und jene zum Rhein und zum Inn liegen 40 beziehungsweise 120 Kilometer weiter östlich. Haller stammte aus Bern und bereiste die Alpen im Jahr vor der Verfassung des Gedichts selbst.
Erwähnung bei Kleist und Schiller
Etwa 1803 erscheint das Schreckhorn in einem Brief Heinrich von Kleists aus Thun an seine Schwester.
1804 erscheint das Schreckhorn in Friedrich Schillers Wilhelm Tell (Vers 628), neben der namentlichen Erwähnung von Jungfrau, Glärnisch sowie dem Haggenspitz, einem Nebengipfel des Kleinen Mythen. Allerdings war Schiller nie in der Schweiz, und so ist fraglich, ob er vom Schreckhorn mehr kannte als bloss den Namen.
Kartografie
1755 erscheint es in dem Panorama der Schneeberge des Jacques-Barthélemy Micheli du Crest. Es ist dort neben Pilatus und Wetterhorn der einzige Gipfel, der zutreffend beschriftet ist.
(Wikipedia)
I had the opportunity to visit - together with a local guide - one of the poorer sections of Soweto Township near Johannesburg, South Africa.
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As soon as my ship hit the docks of Alexandria, the race began. I had heard rumors of ancient artifacts dating back to the early Nubian empire. Of course, these rumors attracted the interest of those who did not have good intentions as I. The Marquis Marcel was a fierce enemy of mine, always trying to nab the treasures right before I could get to them. I was determined to beat him this time. But before I could settle my score, I needed to get a local guide who knew the region, and for company. After all, the Sahara is not the most popular tourist destination. After looking everywhere in the city, I found one taker. And collecting our supplies and rations we set off into the desert…
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Fig off Against Oshi and MiscellanaBuilds
I had a lot of fun with these figs, definently something that I dont do every day, But Im proud of the results!
I had the opportunity to visit - together with a local guide - one of the poorer sections of Soweto Township near Johannesburg, South Africa. I also visited a development project called "Kliptown Youth Program" (KYP).
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Taquile (Spanish: Isla de Taquile; Quechua: Intika) is an island on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca 45 km offshore from the city of Puno.
The inhabitants, known as Taquileños, speak Puno Quechua.
Taquileños are known for their fine handwoven textiles and clothing, which are regarded as among the highest-quality handicrafts in Peru. Knitting is exclusively performed by males, beginning in early boyhood. Women spin wool and use vegetables and minerals to dye the wool to be used by the community. Women are also the weavers of the Chumpis, the wide belts with woven designs worn by everyone in the community of Taquile.
Taquileans are known for having created an innovative, community-controlled sustainable tourism model, offering home stays, transportation, lodging for groups, cultural activities, local guides and restaurants.
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Bayanbulak, a vast highland prairie about 270 kilometers (167 miles) northwest of Korla, is home to the descendents of Mongols who returned here from Russia one hundred years ago. The natural splendor of the area testifies to the accuracy of its Mongolian name which means "Rich Fountains". Bayanbulak's considerable water supply supports the luxurious grasslands, numerous varieties of multihued flowers, and hundreds of thousands of cattle and sheep. You get a glimpse of the beauty of the area in the adjacent picture which also shows a yurt, the circular domed tent used by Mongolian nomads. Bayanbulak is the second largest grassland in China encompassing an area of 23 thousand sq. km.
Bayanbulak has the distinction of having the only nature reserve for swans in China and one of the largest swan reserves in the world. Here, thousands of swans from many different species live, play, and breed providing a uniquely wonderful opportunity to observe large flocks of graceful swans.This habitat area has a lake named Swan Lake. It is comprised of hundreds of small connected ponds that are fed by springs and streams and covers about 300 square kilometers (115 square miles). Swan Lake with its sparkling water, reedy marshes, and adjacent grasslands make it a perfect haven for swans and a visual delight for all people. Against the backdrop of the lake, its marshes, and the rich surrounding grasslands, visitors can observe the spectacle of thousands of swans in flight across the vast open sky. Nowhere else can you have this breathtaking experience of seeing the sky fill with a cloud of swans. Engaging a local guide who can help you navigate the sometimes tricky marshes and share interesting stories of the area will add greatly to your enjoyment of Swan Lake. Swan watching is at its height in May and June. If you can, you might consider planning your trip to coincide with Nadam Fair.
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Wild female Puma (Puma concolor or Felis concolor), named "Hermanita" (little sister) by the local guides, negotiates the steep cliff with agility and grace. Always on the alert for other Pumas, this big cat was particularly sensitive because she had stashed a kill nearby. Laguna Amarga area, near Torres del Paine National Park, Chile.
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El Parque Nacional de Andasibe-Mantadia es un área protegida de 155 kilómetros cuadrados que consiste principalmente de bosque primario que se encuentra en la región de Alaotra-Mangoro en el este de Madagascar. La elevación del parque oscila entre 900-1250 metros de altitud, con un clima húmedo. La precipitación media anual es de 1.700 mm, con una precipitación de 210 días de cada año. Esta selva tropical es el hábitat de una gran especie de la biodiversidad, incluyendo muchas especies endémicas raras y en peligro de extinción, incluyendo 11 especies de lémures. Dos componentes del parque son el Parque Nacional Mantadia y la Reserva Analamazoatra, que es más conocida por su población del lémur más grande de Madagascar, el Indri.
Este es uno de los parques en Madagascar más fáciles para visitar desde la capital, Antananarivo, con un viaje de 3 horas en coche hacia el este por una carretera asfaltada, la Ruta Nacional 2 (RN 2). Si bien la sede de Analamazaotra y del parque son paseos cortos desde Antsapanana sobre la RN 2, un transporte especial debe estar contratado en los hoteles locales para llegar a Mantadia. Las caminatas van desde 1-6 horas y suelen estar disponibles en las dos partes del parque. Se requiere un guía local para los visitantes que entran en el parque.
La principal amenaza para éste parque viene de la desaparición de hábitat contiguo fuera del parque. Esta desaparición ha sido causado principalmente por la tala y sustitución de selva tropical con especies comerciales de eucalipto australiano y bosques de pinos chinos, y en menor medida por la tala y quema para el cultivo del arroz, que se ve agravada por la extremadamente alta tasa de crecimiento de la población y la pobreza en el Madagascar rural.
Para hacer frente a la amenaza de desaparición del hábitat, las reservas se han creado en las cercanías de Andasibe-Mantadia que potencian los recursos de equilibrio con la protección del medio ambiente, y el intento de crear alternativas económicas y ambientalmente preferibles a la sustitución de los bosques nativos por eucaliptos y pinos.
es.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parque_nacional_de_Andasibe-Mantadia
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Andasibe-Mantadia National Park is a 155 square kilometre protected area, located about 150 km east of Antananarivo, consisting principally of primary growth forest in Alaotra-Mangoro Region in eastern Madagascar. The park's elevation ranges from 800 to 1260 meters, with a humid climate. Average annual precipitation is 1700 mm, with rainfall on 210 days of each year. This rainforest is habitat to a vast species biodiversity, including many endemic rare species and endangered species, including 11 lemur species. The park's two component parts are Mantadia National Park and Analamazoatra Reserve, which is best known for its population of Madagascar's largest lemur, the indri.
The national park was nominated in 2007 to become part of the World Heritage Site of Rainforests of the Atsinanana.However, its forests were not selected for the final list.
This is one of the easiest parks in Madagascar to visit from the capital city, Antananarivo, with a 3-hour drive east on a paved road, Route Nationale 2 (RN 2). While Analamazaotra and park headquarters are short walks from Antsapanana on the RN 2, special transport must be arranged or hired from local hotels to reach Mantadia. Hikes ranging from 1–6 hours are typically available in both parts of the park. A local guide is required for visitors entering either part of the park.
The Analamazaotra (or Périnet) Special Reserve (ASR), known locally as Andasibe after the nearby village, was once part of the larger Mantadia National Park which also included Maromizaha Classified Forest to the southeast and Anosibe an’ala to the south. However logging and deforestation for farming has resulted in these parks now being isolated.
The main threat to this park comes from the disappearance of adjoining habitat outside the park. This disappearance has been caused primarily by logging and replacement of rain-forest with commercial Australian eucalyptus and Chinese pine forests, and to a lesser extent by slash-and-burn cultivation for rice agriculture, which is exacerbated by the extremely high population growth rate and poverty in rural Madagascar.
To address the disappearing habitat threat, reserves have been created in the vicinity of Andasibe-Mantadia that balance resource extraction with environmental protection, and attempt to create economic and environmentally preferable alternatives to replacing native forests with eucalyptus and pine.
In 2006, the Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership and Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, in collaboration with Madagascar National Parks and Eaux et Fôret initiated the Analamazaotra Re-introduction/Translocation (ART) project to reintroduce two endangered species of lemur back into the park. The aim was to take lemurs from threatened areas where habitat loss means the incumbent population is unsustainable, and relocate them to the relative safety of the Analamazaotra Special Reserve. The program followed the IUCN re-introduction/translocation guidelines, with family group monitoring before and after translocation.
By 2014, the ART project had reintroduced three groups comprising 26 diademed sifaka and 8 black-and-white ruffed lemur into the park. The project's multi-disciplinary team tracked the reintroduced groups using radio collars, and collected fecal samples to evaluate biomedical, genetic, habitat, nutritional and reproductive characteristics of the lemurs.
The project has so far been very successful, and visitors to this popular reserve have been lucky enough to see two generations of babies born at the park. The ART project also helps the local community by education and provides two local guides.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andasibe-Mantadia_National_Park
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Varanasi, also known as Kashi and Benaras, is the cultural capital of India. Varanasi is a melting pot, where both death and life come together. Dating to the 11th century B.C. (that’s over 3000 years!), this is one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities. It draws Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges River’s sacred waters and perform funeral rites. Along the city's winding streets are some 2,000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, the “Golden Temple,” dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
Lonely Planet describes the city as “one of the most blindingly colorful, unrelentingly chaotic and unapologetically indiscreet places on earth”. Not everyone is prepared to visit this incredible city, where the circle of life overpowers all of your senses. My local guide’s words sum if it perfectly: you don’t visit Varanasi, you live Varanasi. It was truly a life-changing experience for me.
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I'm not sure sure which hawk this is. There were numerous birds with this appearance in Patagonia. The local guides called all of them 'Caracaras', but I'm not so sure that is correct.
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We did a Swamps and Bayou tour near New Orleans and saw quite a few alligators. Our local guide got out of the boat and fed hot dogs to some alligators (not his arm as it looks here)!
At the information centre where we left from there is a while alligator - not albino apparently.
One of two Grassi Lakes, named for Lawrence Grassi (1898-1980) a renowned local guide. This photo captures an amazing circumstance. The water is so clear and so still that the reflections intermingle with the visible lake bottom.
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