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Climbing Sasso delle Dieci from Val Badia, Dolomites
There are various options to climb Sasso delle Dieci, here you have my own first-hand description of the route from Rudiferia in Val Badia. Keep reading.
Is It Safe to Drink Rain Water Directly from the Sky?
If I am in an outdoor situation to choose between ground water and rain water without options to purify them, I would definitely go for the rain water. But this is not without any danger.
Does Hiking Help Burn Fat?
Hiking is a very dynamic activity that burns calories and it involves your total body. But does hiking help burn fat? In this text you will find some answers to this and related questions.
Does Drinking Tea Cause Problems at Altitude?
If you visit some of outdoors forums sites, you will notice various claims about effects of drinking tea at altitude, and some of them are contradictory. So what is the truth? Keep reading.
Why Does One’s Nose Bleed when Visiting High Altitudes?
The question in the title suggests that nose tends to bleed at higher altitudes. But is this really so, does high altitude cause nosebleeds? The answer is yes, so keep reading.