Some ski areas remain closed. But an even greater concern amid a changing climate is whether enough snow will fall to meet water needs for the summer.
Tag: Mountains
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Climber Defends Finishing K2 Climb After Finding Dying Sherpa
One of the climbers, Kristin Harila, said she continued her summit of the mountain after finding a porter who fell from a cliff and later died.
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In the Dolomites, a 7-Day Trail-Running Adventure
The limestone pinnacles and green meadows of one of the most scenic mountain ranges on earth provide the backdrop to a seven-day adventure in Italy.
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4 Everest Ascents in 10 Days: Sherpas Battle for a Climbing Record
The friendly but grueling competition mixes monetary rewards with abundant dangers for a pair of veteran mountain guides.