Sentences with phrase «alpine peaks»

An entrance of woven timber and glass welcomes guests, emphasizing the mountain - chic look found throughout the entire lodge — from the natural stone to the cut - timber and logs, and even the angled rooflines that mimic the alpine peaks in the background.

The latest title in the FAST franchise features 15 racing crafts and 30 tracks which are set across several different environments such as the canyons, futuristic cities and alpine peaks.

The Nine Great Walks span 550 km of spectacular New Zealand terrain from the alpine peaks of the Tongariro Northern Circuit to the rainforests of the Heaphy Track, golden beaches, a stunning river journey and the glacial valleys of one of the finest walks in the world, the Milford Track right here in my own, Read More

Set your sights on the beautiful country of Switzerland, where charming cities, stunning lakes and a succession of alpine peaks are just waiting to be discovered.

The train rumbled through the dark tunnel suddenly emerging into bright sunlight and revealing yet another valley and more jagged snow covered alpine peaks.

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.

However you add it up, the trio's most daunting opponents were Col de l'Izoard and L'Alpe d'Huez, the impossibly steep alpine peaks they had to scale on July 18 and 19.

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From there we made our way to Rocca Calascio, the highest fortress in the Apennines, then to Campo Imperatore, an alpine meadow that lies next to the Apennines» highest peak, Corno Grande.

Located at 6,400» in Northern California's Trinity Alps Wilderness - Camp is nestled in a beautiful alpine lake basin, surrounded by rugged peaks and saw - tooth ridges - the perfect location to provide a co-ed wilderness backpacking summer camp to youth ages 10 - 17.

Enjoy the high granite peaks and deep glacial valley views with your pet or take a dip in one of the chilly alpine lakes.

Peaks, mantled with snow, dominate the park, while alpine tars and lakes create a beautiful landscape laced with creeks, rivers and streams.

Perched above Breckenridge on Peak 10, the modern mountain design at Grand Vista offers the height of sophistication for the alpine traveler.

Whistler Blackcomb is consistently rated the top year - round resort in North America due to its magnificent terrain, alpine beauty and breathtaking views of brilliant peaks.

Whatever your fitness level, also be sure to bring your camera to capture your own special memories of soaring peaks, stunning glaciers, lush carpets of alpine wildflowers fed by clear springs and delightful glimpses of wildlife.

Situated in one of the world's most desirable alpine destinations, Zermatt Peak chalet is a premier all year round destination in the Swiss Alps.

Those with enough stamina to climb the toughest peaks will see their efforts rewarded with breathtaking views of alpine landscapes.

If you get here before sunrise and the weather is good you'll experience a mind blowing alpine glow on the mountain peaks!

Drawing inspiration from our stunning alpine surroundings, this premier Beaver Creek spa is a tranquil destination that taps into the restorative elements of nature for peak mind and body rejuvenation.

Experience British Columbia's supernatural beauty with this eagle's eye flight over the majestic glaciers, rugged peaks, unique volcanic formations and lush alpine meadows that surround the turquoise waters of mile - high Garibaldi Lake.

Travel across BC's rooftop on the world record - breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, explore over 50 kms of high alpine hiking trails, then head to the valley for a bike ride on Whistler's paved valley trail, or its renowned single - track network in the world - famous Whistler Mountain Bike Park.

If roaring waterfalls, emerald lakes, alpine meadows and snowcapped peaks are on your list, then a tour with Brewster Sightseeing is a must.

It is the quintessential resort for summertime exploration where you can spot deer, moose, bear and other wildlife in a natural setting, hike on alpine trails waste deep in wildflowers, explore windswept ridges from mountain peak to mountain peak and test your technical mountain bike skills on steep trail or ease into some flowy singletrack.

En route to Uhuru emerge onto high - alpine deserts with amazing views of ice fields and the peak of Mt Kilimanjaro!

The Imperial Express SuperChair, the highest chairlift in North America, carries stout - hearted skiers and riders to the high alpine bowls atop Peak 8.

The area has dramatic views of the peaks of the volcanoes Bisoke, Karisimbi and Mikeno rearing up through the Afro - alpine forests of nearby Volcanoes National Park.

The view is simply spectacular, passing alpine lakes, and forbidding snow - capped peaks.

A great mix of terrain including: alpine bowls, ridges, perfectly gladed trees and spectacular peaks make Island Lake Lodge a superb ski touring destination.

A helicopter transfer via Mt Cook and the Southern Alps brings you to Minaret Station, an alpine chalet high set in a sheltered glacial valley surrounded by striking mountain peaks.

High Sierra peaks, deep drifts on a Mammoth volcano, family - friendly resorts, snowy escapes on the edge of Yosemite and more — California has enough alpine destinations to keep any skier or boarder...

Tick off New Zealand's 3000m peaks or take on a new alpine challenge.

Here, you will enjoy a cultural Haka show and mouth - watering buffet dinner at the summit of Bob's Peak where panoramic views extend for miles, before you travel inland to the powder - blue alpine waters of beautiful Lake Tekapo, home to St John's Observatory and some of the most spectacular night skies in the world.

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.

You can try out alpine and cross-country skiing, trekking and mountaineering on the park's mountainous peaks, as well as canoeing, canyoning, and horse riding down in the deep valleys.

A great mix of terrain including: alpine bowls and ridges, perfectly gladed trees and spectacular peaks make Island Lake a superb backcountry - touring destination.

The mountain's twin peaks soar to over 2900 m and its breathtaking alpine beauty combined with the area's history has resulted in its adoption as a World Heritage site.

Granite peaks, alpine valleys, towering trees - the High Sierra is nature's playground all year - round

The car park at the road's end marks the start of two of Tasmania's 60 Great Short Walks: a 90 minute stroll out to Lake Esperance, pooled beneath alpine mountains, or a more challenging four hour climb to Hartz Peak, with views that reveal the full drama of the Tasmanian wilderness.

Runoff from non-glacier alpine basins peaks in May and June (Figure 1)(Stenborg, 1970).

Changing Alpine and Glacier Runoff: Glacier catchments generate freshets that last longer, larger and peak higher than other alpine catchments, the glaciers acting as efficient reservoirs.

These glaciers are more like a typical alpine glacier and are susceptible to the forces that tend to cause alpine glaciers to experience peak flow during spring and early summer.

The scientists studied the annual sediment layers in a high alpine lake in Switzerland and found that there the annual flux of pollutants varied consistently across all the studied pollutants — the fluxes started low in the 1950s, peaked in the 1960s and 70s, dropped off again in the 1980s, and then rose to a new peak in the late 1990s.

The volunteer coach sent the photo (right) and wrote: «The young boy walking beside me is Promo Thapa, a physically challenged kid I coach on the race hill at Sun Peaks, with dreams of making it big in alpine skiing at the Para Olympics.