Italy’s Mount Etna Volcano Increased in Height Over the Past 6 Months Mount Etna of Italy, now Europe’s tallest active volcano ever, has increased in height over the past six months. According to the National Institute for Geophysics and Vulcanology, the volcano’s most active crater has risen to 11,000 feet above sea level. Related: Sharks Discovered Living in a Volcano Because of the nearly 50 layers of ash and lava the mountain has experienced […] Brains Breya Bergom | August 18, 2021 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Missouri’s Hidden Valley Missouri is well known for St. Louis, yet that isn’t all that the state has to offer. Nearly 30 miles outside of St. Louis, lays one of the two ski resorts in Missouri: Hidden Valley. Although Missouri has a scarce amount of hills for athletes to choose from, Hidden Valley exceeds expectations. Hidden Valley is located in Wildwood, Missouri—a suburb […] Industry News Breya Bergom | August 13, 2021 0 Comments
Nearly 11.5 Million Pounds of Debris Removed From Colorado’s I-70 Glenwood Canyon, Colorado, received some good news this past weekend. Crews on I-70 removed almost 11.5 million pounds of debris from the interstate. As reported by Aspen Daily News, the interstate came into contact with the debris on July 29 and 30 around Mile Marker 123 through Glenwood Canyon. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) crews cleared a significant amount of […] Breya Bergom | August 11, 2021 0 Comments
2 Well-Preserved Cave Lion Cubs From Ice Age Discovered in Russia According to CBS News, two cave lion cubs from the last ice age were recently discovered in Russia. These cubs were so well preserved that they still had their fur, whiskers, and teeth intact. These lion cubs were frozen in the Siberian permafrost, which allowed them to remain in exceptional condition. Related: Microplastics Found in Snow in Siberia, Russia Swedish […] Brains Breya Bergom | August 11, 2021 0 Comments
How Much Does it Cost to Climb Mount Everest? Climbing Mount Everest has a 10% chance of fatality, according to PMC. Not only is this journey dangerous, but it’s also extremely expensive. Hundreds of climbers manage to achieve the accomplishment of reaching the peak of the mountain each year. The cost to climb this treacherous mountain ranges from $33,000 to $166,000. The burning question is: where does all the […] Climbing Breya Bergom | August 10, 2021 4 Comments
Chipmunks Test Positive for Bubonic Plague in California Chipmunks located in South Lake Tahoe, California have tested positive for the bubonic plague recently, according to the Tahoe Daily Tribune. Luckily, a spokesperson for El Dorado County reported that “the mammals hadn’t had any contact with humans,” as stated by Travel Leisure. Regardless, to ensure the safety of tourists, Taylor Creek Visitor Center and Kiva Beach will be closed […] Industry News Breya Bergom | August 6, 2021 0 Comments
Skiing Options Near Las Vegas, NV While Las Vegas (also known as Sin City) is very popular in terms of bright lights, casinos, and entertainment, they aren’t known for ski resorts. Luckily, there are ski resorts not far from Sin City to satisfy ski fanatics even in one of the driest climates in America. The closest resort for skiers and snowboarders is about a one-hour drive […] Industry News Breya Bergom | August 5, 2021 0 Comments
The Athletes of Michigan Tech’s Cross Country Skiing Team Although Michigan isn’t generally known for skiing, Michigan Tech has united a stellar group of athletes to compete in its cross country skiing team. The athletes range from around the world with amazing backstories. Michigan Tech’s ski coaches, Tom and Kristen Monahan Smith have recruited seven more men and four more women to compete in the 2021-2022 season. In total, ten women […] Industry News Breya Bergom | August 2, 2021 0 Comments
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