As a massive fan of winter and winter sports, I get worried when I hear that the first frosts are first beginning to appear later and later every year. Less winter means less snowboarding, skiing and snowball fights and just that is a massive reason why we should take climate change into consideration.
It is no surprise to most of us that winters are becoming shorter and shorter, and the amount of snow can sometimes be very disappointing. But did you know that over the past 100 years the first frosts have begun to snip at our toes a whole month later?
This is information that has been gathered from more than a century of measurements from weather stations nationwide. This is a nationwide average, as in some places it has started earlier and in others even
What is worrisome is that trend for later and later frosts has started around 1980 which would indicate that the majority of the first frost beginning later has happened in the past 50 years.
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Now missing out on snow can be a very disappointing thing, but when you think more into it, there are certain animals and plants that require a certain amount of chill to thrive. Plants such as the Georgia peaches which require the frost to kill off pests before they get a chance to attack them is a prime example.
Scientists have also noticed that many trees aren’t changing colours as vibrantly as they used to because some take cues for when to turn from temperature. As time progresses it could get worse and by that stage, the thought of having a chill session in the snow could be the last thing we think about. Especially if there is no snow to shred in.
So the question is, what should we do to make sure one of the best seasons of the year doesn’t disappear into oblivion? Well, in my opinion, we already know what to do. Be less consumeristic, recycle, plant more trees, use fewer plastics and be more conscious about the foods you eat.
As a single person, it might seem like a pointless task, but it always starts with just one person willing to make a change.
As people we have the ability to slow down, stop and reverse what is happening with the climate change but we need to take the first steps to do so.
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Less Snow on the Mountains in US means Less time to Shred on the Slopes.
It became incredibly obvious to me how much information we were giving away each time we went onto a website when I set up an online store.
One thing you need to make sure of is that you have enough time between the Budget flight and the Multicity flights as you will have to check in again and if you have baggage, claim it and put it on the new plane. I would recommend no less than 5 hours between the flights and just to be sure I would stay a day or two in the city or country that your flights intersect.
So Iceland is known for its waterfalls. That’s correct, but it also is known for its water which defies gravity and shoots up into the heavens. Boiling water to add to that.
Now before I go on about Gullfoss I want to make it clear that this is not the biggest, nor the most powerful waterfall in Iceland, but what makes it unique is the Golden glow this waterfall gets during sunsets.
Which means that with just one step you can be either on the European tectonic plate or the American one. Or if you decide to brave the freezing cold water you can snorkel right in between the two.
What might seem like a fairly normal spot is actually really impressive, on one side of the road you have lava fields covered by moss, on the other a hot river which disappears underground.
along the road here.
Just of the Golden Circle and part of my 
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Oh lets also not forget about the incredible views that this place has. Situated above Pingvallatan lake halfway up a cliff. In the distance, you can see little rock Iceland that during cloudy weather seem like they are floating above the surface of the lake. Perfect spot for a drone.
Snowboarding as an extreme sport has enjoyed countless movies based on it over the years. The thrill of watching snowboarders shredding the mountains, weaving in between trees and testing the limits of what is humanly possible has always attracted large amounts of people to the movies.
With the camping Checklist that I created, you are able to individually select the items you and up to 4 friends have to take to your next camp. Best of all it sends each one of your friends and email with a list of things that they need to buy and also your phone details (that’s if you want to provide them with it).
This picturesque church which is positioned right on a lake, which in turn also has a backdrop of mountains is nothing short of inspiring. Best of all it is stunning at any point during the day. Be it early morning with the sunrise creeping over the mountains in the back, during the day when the clouds settle over the lake or at dusk when the warm light from the sun lights up the church. This will definitely make a memorable experience for you.