The New York Times – Travel:
The move, which the country’s tourism board said would improve safety, follows an earlier ban on climbing alone in Nepal’s mountains.
Category: Mountains
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A Race Up the World’s Tallest Mountains, and for Gender Equality
The New York Times – Sports:
Kristin Harila, a novice explorer, is looking to summit the world’s highest peaks in less than 6 months. Paperwork got in the way in her first attempt.
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The Queen of Everest Trains While Working at Whole Foods
The New York Times – Sports:
Lhakpa Sherpa has climbed Mount Everest 10 times, the most ascents ever by a woman. She has no plans of slowing down.
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‘The Place Where Shamans Dream’: Safeguarding Spirit Mountain
The New York Times – Travel:
Less than two hours from Las Vegas, the sacred creation site for Yuman-speaking Native Americans may soon become a national monument. It’s been a long time coming.
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Safeguarding Avi Kwa Ame in Nevada, ‘The Place Where Shamans Dream’
The New York Times – Travel:
Less than two hours from Las Vegas, the sacred creation site for Yuman-speaking Native Americans may soon become a national monument. It’s been a long time coming.
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A New Zealand Road Trip: Wine, Salmon and Stunning Views
The New York Times – Travel:
A road trip on the country’s South Island offered perfect wines, stunning views, intimate restaurants and the chance to make a pilgrimage to a salmon Shangri-La.
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The Austere Beauty of Egypt’s Long-Distance Hiking Trails
The New York Times – Travel:
Two new routes, managed by Bedouins, will help preserve long-overlooked natural wonders and a vanishing way of life.
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8 New Hotels for Winter Enthusiasts in the U.S. and Europe
The New York Times – Travel:
For those looking to get away to the cold, new and reimagined hotels in New England, the Alps and beyond offer stylish accommodations near the snow.
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How Ski Resorts Are Making Learning to Ski More Fun
The New York Times – Travel:
When it comes to designing terrain and the learning experience, resorts have finally started thinking about beginners, with the idea of getting them to keep coming back.