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04 Mar 2021
Sticky Post By Evelina Satkevic Posted in Mountain Science, Science & Exploration Permalink

An interview with climber Tom Livingstone

Sticky Post By Evelina Satkevic On March 4, 2021
Tom climbing Book of Ages E5 6b at Gogarth. Photo: Dan Lane

In this interview, we spoke to climber and writer Tom Livingstone, about his career in climbing and the Young Alpinist Group initiative. 

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05 Jan 2021
Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Everest Stories, Science & Exploration Permalink

Just keep walking

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On January 5, 2021

On the morning of my second surgery, the day after I had found out that the retina had come away again, I couldn’t help thinking about the ladders on Everest and how I had no choice but to do something that frightened me over and over again.

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30 Sep 2020
Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Everest Stories, Mountain Science Permalink

5 surprising facts about Everest

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On September 30, 2020
Camp 2 on Mount Everest

In this blog, I talk about some surprising facts about Everest that many people don’t know.

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20 Jan 2020
Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert Posted in Everest Stories, Science & Exploration Permalink

How to protect your eyes in the mountains

Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert On January 20, 2020
Melanie trekking to Everest Base Camp. On Everest, Melanie wore the Julbo Cameleon lense. The Julbo range adapts to changing UV levels within 20-30 seconds.

Learn about the benefits of photochromic lenses for mountain expeditions and skiing.

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20 May 2019
Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert Posted in Everest Stories Permalink

How much do you know about the science that gets us to the highest point on Earth, Mount Everest?

Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert On May 20, 2019
Melanie takes a snow sample on the summit of Everest

Find out what you know about the science that gets us to the highest point on Earth in this fun quiz!

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22 Apr 2019
Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert Posted in Everest Stories Permalink

Weather on Everest – what will 2019 bring?

Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert On April 22, 2019
A sunny evening at Camp 3, looking out over the Western Cwm at the clouds in the Khumbu valley.

2018 saw unprecedented good weather on Everest and a record of over 800 summiteers. In 2019, there are indicators the weather could be a lot worse. What do climbers have to be aware of?

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25 Feb 2019
Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert Posted in Everest Stories Permalink

How do we forecast weather on Everest?

Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert On February 25, 2019
Clouds at Everest Base Camp clear to show the peak of Nuptse.

Find out how weather forecasting works, what makes it particularly challenging in the mountains and which technological changes have made weather forecasts more reliable than ever.

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14 Jan 2019
Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert Posted in Science & Exploration Permalink

How to prepare for a sporting challenge

Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert On January 14, 2019
Performance and functional nutrition specialist Dr. Justin Roberts shares his top tips for preparing for a sporting challenge.

Performance and functional nutrition specialist Dr. Justin Roberts shares his top tips for preparing for a sporting challenge.

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17 Dec 2018
Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert Posted in Everest Stories, Science & Exploration Permalink

How long does it take to climb Everest?

Sticky Post By Lucia Schweigert On December 17, 2018

Many people wonder how long it takes to climb Everest. But this question is not as simple as it sounds. Find out why.

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02 Jun 2017
Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Science & Exploration Permalink

Xtreme Everest & high altitude physiology

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On June 2, 2017

Last week, 23rd May 2017, was the 10th anniversary of the Cauldwell Xtreme Everest expedition, a research project that placed a medical research team on the summit of Mount Everest in 2007.

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28 Jul 2016
Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Science & Exploration Permalink

Wanting my life back…

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On July 28, 2016

Worrying about the ever-lengthening To Do list, I found myself thinking, à la Nigel Farage, “I want my life back!” But then I thought…

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30 Jun 2016
Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Science & Exploration Permalink

Mapiraju (5424m)

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On June 30, 2016

Climb report from Mapiraju, a 5400m peak in the Peruvian Cordillera Blanca. Climbed Saturday 18th June 2016.

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30 Jun 2016
Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Science & Exploration Permalink

Jatunmontepunchu (5421m)

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On June 30, 2016
Descending from Jatunmontepuncu.

Climb report from Jatunmontepuncu (Huapi), a 5400m peak in the Peruvian Cordillera Blanca. Climbed Wednesday 15th June 2016.

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30 Jun 2016
Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Science & Exploration Permalink

Chopiraju Oeste (5475m)

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On June 30, 2016

Climb report from Chopiraju Oeste, a 5400m peak in the Peruvian Cordillera Blanca. Climbed Sunday 12th June 2016.

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25 Jun 2016
Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Science & Exploration Permalink

Climbing in Peru

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On June 25, 2016

Just returned from climbing in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca with an Alpine Club team, tackling various objectives in small groups.

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08 Jun 2016
Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Science & Exploration Permalink

Huaraz, Peru

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On June 8, 2016

Just arrived in Huaraz, Peru with the Alpine Club. Here I share photos, first impressions and our plans for climbing.

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23 Dec 2015
Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Science & Exploration With 1 Comment Permalink

Climbing Aconcagua

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On December 23, 2015 With 1 Comment

Aconcagua (6962m) is the highest mountain on the South American continent, one of the Seven Summits and the highest mountain outside of Asia.

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30 Oct 2015
Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Science & Exploration With No Comments Permalink

Life-saving tips – Extreme Medicine

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On October 30, 2015 With No Comments
Cold water - the fjord at Longyearbyen, Svalbard

A handful of practical tips that I’ve learned at the World Extreme Medicine Expo that might help you on your own adventures.

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