Avalanches: basic safety tips for winter mountaineering
Heavy snowfalls are already arriving, in a few weeks the mountains will be full of snow - it's coming...
What is MIDE?
The MIDE or Method for Excursion Information is a tool capable of showing the degree of difficulty of any natural hiking route.
A roadtrip through the treasures of the Dead Sea and the Negev Desert
A journey to get a closer look at the Negev (and its people), this arid and inhospitable desert, which begins where the "sea of salt" ends, between the mountains of Judea and Gaza in the north, and the Sinai Peninsula in the south.
Hiking in the Ein Avdat National Park
The desert landscape of the Negev is a stunning backdrop for hiking. In Ein Avdat, trails explore the geological past of the deep and impressive limestone canyon carved out by the Tsin stream.
Self-arrest, a fundamental safety technique in the mountains
In this article we will discuss a fundamental safety technique, mountain self-arrest, to break a fall down a slope.
How to identify and treat altitude sickness
Altitude sickness, also known as mountain sickness, is the way the body reacts to heights. It is not necessary to be at the highest altitude to suffer from altitude sickness.
4 safety tips to keep in mind when you go hiking
Hiking is generally not a dangerous activity if properly prepared. However, there are...
Do you remember that night in the Turmo hut?
"April 20, '90 / Hello girl, how are you / Are you surprised that you're...
Pyrenees in summer: my proposal for enjoying trekking and the mountains
The Pyrenees are a summer paradise for those who love mountains and trekking. ....
