Mountains

Stress is a dangerous thing many people deal with on a daily basis. Some people like a quiet place to relax, while others enjoy being in the hustle and bustle of a crowded place. I always go to the mountains to relax. As soon as I walk outside, I immediately begin to calm down. Just…

Mount Pinatubo located on the boundaries of Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales, Philippines has erupted on the 15th of June 1991. With the arrival of Storm Yunya, the impacts of the eruption worsen as the lahar rushes down the lowlands. Villages near the foot of Pinatubo were buried. Forests and agri-lands were devastated. Americans destined in…

In “Across a Hundred Mountains,” Adelina embarks on a journey to the other side. She works alongside Dona Martina selling quesadillas at the train station. During her time there, Adelina witnesses a conversation between a man and a young girl discussing their plans to leave for the other side. The girl asks about the steps…

Into Thin Air is an in-depth horrifying account of the 1996 expedition to Mt. Everest by 12 climbers, as narrated by Jon Krakauer. The 12 climbers, including Krakauer, were not professional mountain-climbers. Apparently, Mt. Everest is a very tedious and dangerous mountain to trek. With its soaring height, oxygen becomes very thin; a scenario very…

Scott Momaday’s introductory paragraph of “The Way to Rainy Mountain” demonstrates his deep affection for the land in Oklahoma through the use of figurative language. As a member of the Kiowa tribe, he portrays a strong connection to the land, almost as if he and the land are inseparable. He begins the paragraph by painting…

During the tertiary period, the Rocky Mountains were gradually uplifted several thousand feet, attaining, probably, a greater height than they at present possess. Out of the water have been heaved the Andes, the backbone of South America, the Alps, and the Himalayas, the mighty crests of Europe and Asia; lakes have been drained; immense plains…

When looking to embark on a vacation there are many options but the most common two are typically the mountains and the beach. Both of these vacationing spots offer a large variety of activities. The beach offers things that the mountains cannot and visa versa. The weather plays a factor along with the time of…

Part I It is a privilege for me to share my life calling with Paul Farmer, a doctor who had been raised by a low socioeconomic class family, but who nevertheless made it to Duke University and Harvard University in search for a cure for all that are diseased (Kidder).  As a nineteen year old…

Abstract If Mount Everest were an empire, its motto would undoubtedly be “I shall not be conquered”. However formidable, this giant which stands over 8000 meters above sea level into the sky, did not seem to intimidate the owners of the commercial guide companies, Adventure Consultants and Mountain Madness. In fact, these two firms, which…

The Little Bison River flows from small glaciers in the high cirques of the Rocky Mountains east to the Great Plains of North America, where it ultimately joins the Missouri system. The valley through the Rockies contains a few small towns which are supported by the ski industry and tourism. Recently, extensive natural gas deposits…