The Map:
The map is a basic and indispensable tool in the guidance. A map is a symbolic representation of the landforms of the land to a reduced size, since in a simple sheet of paper on which are represented in the forms of the landscape that is before us.

The basic reading of the maps is very simple, and with some minimal knowledge can decipher all the information of the map to orient in the environment. (more…)

Before this article is necessary to define what a polar or arctic region is. It is considered that a place is polar or arctic when the average temperature of the hot season does not exceed 10 º C and the sun does not rise in winter, or is just for a limited time span.

But a polar region is not the only place where care must be receipts for survival. There are passengers who travel less extreme conditions, or sites that appear to be safer such as a mountain, which may become the perfect scenario for a weather disaster. (more…)

Far from being the idea is to use a cane in the mountains is synonymous with adult or physical problem. Fortunately, today its use is so general that has become a material recognized and valued by all.  If you think about it as has been their introduction should acknowledge that we owe it to the expedition and suffered endless snowy slopes of the Himalayas. We have in mind the tremendous effort of this activity and the need to help with clubs in areas not involved. Initially, the type used ski and later arrived specific walking. These have become popular so that the existing supply is excessive. (more…)

To go from New York to Washington DC is an interesting offer of transport. Of course, there are planes and trains, but may seem a little expensive. So we sought buses on the Internet and found quite surprising values, with companies offering round trips for $ 35. The rate is really low, if one takes into account that a simple trip by train from the suburbs of New Jersey to New York costs $ 20 round trip. After reviewing several alternatives, you will see that you can buy tickets through Washny, which promoted its service as “Washington Deluxe. (more…)

Located just a few kilometers from the border with Spain, Lourdes is one of the most striking paradoxes that we can find in Europe. A fervent faith that permeates the sanctuary is countered by the commercial exploitation of religious beliefs among the people. If we add a beautiful landscape of the Pyrenees and a little history, we have a place whose visit is almost essential.
From Spain there are three roads to get to Lourdes. By highway, entering by Irun-Hendaye or if we prefer a slower path but much nicer, crossing the Pyrenees either Somport tunnel, either crossing into France through the passage of Navarra Roncesvalles-Valcarlos. (more…)