Sentences with word «alpine»

- Ongoing melting of alpine glaciers in the Himalayas will devastate the heavily irrigated farmlands of Asia by increasing floods and decreasing long - term water supplies.

Pesticides have been discovered in alpine lakes in the Italian Alps and the Canadian Rockies, and Antarctic penguins have been found to have old DDT in their bodies.

Head inland as you follow the Waitaki Valley, passing several hydro lakes and small villages before you enter the Mt Cook National Park, a region of alpine lakes and majestic soaring peaks.

Hit the slopes at one of California's most unique resorts, where you can enjoy an affordable winter adventure of alpine skiing and snowboarding, Nordic and backcountry skiing, tubing and snowmobiling.

According to comments spoken to The Local, the commune of Bergün / Bravuogn, north of alpine resort town St Moritz in the country's east, voted in consensus to bring in the new law in its municipal assembly on Monday last week.

Beautiful Kitchen with alpine white cabinets; large center island and generous cabinet storage.

Ischgl is a small traditional alpine village in the Austrian Alps.

Throughout July, we find caribou nursery bands in high alpine meadows.

It is likely that, as on alpine glaciers, the seasonal speedup is offset by a greater slowdown late in the melt season.

If you like lunch al fresco with alpine views, score a table on the patio at Lost Boys Café, at the top of Timber Chair at Fernie Alpine Resort.

In fact, that's our starting point: we don't give any marks for alpine scenery, sandy beaches, charming heritage buildings or other qualities that attract tourists.

A new study from Stockholm University shows that the ancient pasture burning maintains biodiversity and habitats for alpine plant species not found anywhere else.

The 5 Bowls of Fernie are famous — not just because this place has the most alpine bowl skiing experience in the Canadian Rockies famous...

This is the end of your «Alpaca» trip and you'll go home knowing you've hiked your way around one of the most spectacular alpine regions on Earth.

The next day, hike the Diamond Lake and Rocky Mountain tracks, and take in stunning alpine views of Lake Wanaka.

During summer's warm days, we find caribou nursery bands in high alpine meadows.

Spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring the inviting lanes and piazzas of this charming alpine town on your own.

Researcher Peter Homyak is seen here collecting a lake sediment core to study the impacts of air pollution and climate change on alpine lakes of the Sierra Nevada.

A remarkable hot pools experience surrounded by alpine plants, fir trees and sometimes snow in winter, with views of Lake Tekapo and Two Thumb Mountain.

Colorado is notable for its diverse geography, ranging from alpine mountains, arid plains and deserts with huge sand dunes, deep canyons, sandstone and Bircham International University, Bachelor's Degrees, Master's Degrees, Doctor.

In the summertime, Kirkwood turns into a picturesque high alpine adventure playground!

The New Generation i20's driving experience has been fine - tuned to ensure suitability for European roads following rigorous ride and handling testing in alpine mountain areas, hot summer evaluation in southern Europe and cold winter testing in Scandina.

Belote said that the very tops of the western mountains and the central Great Plains and prairies in the United States are «particularly vulnerable... mostly because species that are accustomed to living in high alpine environments can't typically move any further upslope to track warming climate conditions.

11 April, 2018 — Mountain plants are heading uphill — with climate change, there seems to be room at the top for more alpine species.

Two days later, glaciologists at the University of Zurich reported that the area covered by alpine glaciers had shrunk by 50 percent in the past 150 years.

And she has warned about the devastating impact on nearby Borjomi - Kharaguali National Park where native creatures like the lynx, red deer and the Caucasian black goose thrive on more than 190,000 acres of alpine forest and meadows.

It is a gorgeous alpine paradise with the crown jewel being Jungfrau.

Find a place to stay in the stunning alpine resort town of Wanaka.

On the journey across the lake take in some of Lake Wakatipu's most beautiful alpine scenery, before reaching the Colonel's Homestead at Walter Peak High Country Farm for dinner.

High, vaulted ceilings, exposed wood rafters, ample and luminous windows, stunning furnishings, and a gorgeous stone hearth evoke classic alpine charm infused with exquisite contemporary taste.

It was super easy to install, open an account and find my favourite sporting PyeongChang's Olympic village is hook - up central for alpine skiers who are hitting the dating app, Bumble, as hard as they hit the slopes

Its diverse landscape yields a wide variety of recreational opportunities for retirees who are so inclined, from alpine hiking to sailing.

Hike through alpine meadows carpeted with wildflowers and trek to some of Canada's highest waterfalls.

Louis Agassiz spent a lot of time looking at alpine landscapes.

Travellers are invited to head to Nordic Light Hotel, one of Stockholm's hippest hangouts, hide out in a traffic - free alpine zone at the vigilius mountain resort in South Tyrol or escape to a private villa in the Indian Ocean at Alila Villas Uluwatu in Bali or at Alila Villas Hadahaa in the southern Maldives.

Nestled on the shores of Nita Lake in Whistler Creekside, this luxury boutique hotel features fresh alpine air and splendid natural surroundings.

The RV parks in central Idaho are predominantly mountain camps, as the Boise National Forest, Sawtooth National Forest, Salmon — Challis National Forest, and Payette National Forest are all connected, creating a massive alpine area with hardly any human presence.

Our third summer stay adventure doing more MTB activity and soaking up the beautiful alpine setting.

Be awe - inspired, deeply moved and humbled by the beauty of Mother Nature with soaring views along alpine terrains, meadows, rhododendron forest and wild, rugged mountains.

You'll be awe - struck by views of alpine peaks and sparkling blue lakes as you enter Alberta one of the most breathtaking places on earth.

It's all well and good that your hobbies include alpine skiing, cross-country puddle - planeing and petting your cat Gizmo on Friday nights.

Banff and Lake Louise are friendly mountain towns where you'll be immersed in the laid - back vibe of alpine life.

This ultimate alpine retreat includes a fully - equipped chef's kitchen with professional grade appliances plus four master bedrooms with king beds, game room, fireplaces, large deck and private hot tub among the many modern amenities.

Jonathan Griffith blog about alpine climbing near of Chamonix.

Snow events such as alpine skiing and snowboarding are being held at the Rosa Khutor resort, a 50 - mile drive from Sochi in the Caucasus Mountains.

Explore the architectural and musical delights of Mozart's Salzburg, its lakes and mountains and nearby imperial Bad Ischl, then enjoy spectacular alpine scenery and gentle walks in traditional Tirol

Austria's highlights include the chic capital Vienna, its traditional alpine villages and the River Danube.

Bombus sylvicola is one of two bumblebee species in the central Rocky Mountains that has responded to a decline in flowering in alpine habitats by evolving a shorter tongue, an adaptation that favors generalist feeding.

We took the longer route (about five miles roundtrip), working our way up through a boulder field and continuing on through forest into alpine meadows at the top.

Italy's Dolomite Mountains rise up from the surrounding alpine valleys like a cathedral of rock, adorned with rugged crags and breathtaking pinnacles.