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 CLIMATE CHANGE CAUSES INCREASED CLIMBING DANGERPosted on: October 6, 2007 Though slightly sensationalized, as most news tends to be, this article does point out something that seems to dovetail rather well with yesterday's Mont Blanc Thermometer Blog. Climate change, whatever the causes, is becoming more and more obvious in relation to our favorite pastimes. "WELLINGTON, New Zealand: Melting glaciers and low snowfalls on New Zealand's highest mountain have forced a climbing guide company to cancel treks there because of dangers posed by thinning ice and snow, the company said Wednesday." Read More...
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