Tag: "mountains"
Romantic Spots for Bay Area Geologists (and Those Who Love Them)
Don't be surprised, be delighted if your current or future romantic partner treats you to a day straight up on the rocks.
Post on Feb 14, 2013 by Andrew Alden from QUEST Northern California
Testing a New Drug for Mountain Sickness
Doctors have reported that common ibuprofen helps prevent altitude sickness. Read what it was like to be part of that research.
Post on Mar 22, 2012 by Andrew Alden from QUEST Northern California
The Bay Area Geological Holiday Quiz
Twenty questions, four days to answer them, and one giveaway hint — that's what this geological quiz is about.
Post on Dec 22, 2011 by Andrew Alden from QUEST Northern California
Rumors and Truth in Lake Tahoe
A few weeks ago, scuba divers in Lake Tahoe found the body of a man who had drowned in the lake 17 years ago. Still in its wetsuit, the body was very well preserved. Because the water in this high alpine lake is so cold, decomposition is very slow. This fact has spawned rumors, the most famous of which involves Jacques Cousteau and still makes me shudder, years after I first heard it.
Post on Aug 16, 2011 by Jennifer Skene from QUEST Northern California
Mount Diablo Views
Mount Diablo, in the heart of the East Bay, is an interesting mountain in many ways. But first of all, Mount Diablo is just there.
Post on Jun 02, 2011 by Andrew Alden
The Science of Snow
Lots of snow means good skiing, but it also means an increased danger of avalanches.
Post on Feb 25, 2011 by
Skiing Volcano Country
Next time you're sitting on the chair lift waiting to take that next run at Kirkwood, look around at these beautiful mountains and picture the ancient volcanic landscape that created the terrain.
Post on Jan 06, 2011 by Brian Romans
Ski Green
Planning a ski trip this winter? Environmentally minded skiers might want to take a look at the Ski Area Report Card before making travel plans.
Post on Dec 13, 2010 by Jennifer Skene
