Mountain Information Links
Examples of Continental-scale Conservation
"Connectivity Conservation" is an important way to prevent loss of biodiversity from the impacts of climate change. Learn more: Connectivity Conservation Presentation "A2A" is the acronym for one of the world's newest and largest proposed conservation corridors, "Alps to Atherton". It intends to link landscapes along almost the entire eastern coast of Australia, providing a 2800km coastal route for wildlife to escape warming.
View a presentation about this: Biosphere Reserve A2A Connectivity
View a map of the Condor Bioreserve in Ecuador - map (216k)
Links to Other Mountain Protection Groups
Resources Himalaya - Award-winning organization in Kathmandu, Nepal. Their mission: to conserve the diversity of life in the Himalaya and to facilitate decisions so that nature in the Himalaya is secured and the benefits of conservation practices accrue to the poorest segment of the society.
Links to Info about Sir Edmund Hillary
A wealth of info and images from Radio New Zealand
International Everest Day - May 29th - proclaimed
Profile of Ed Hillary - Academy of Achievement
New Zealand Edge - Adventurers
Interactive Simulator of High-Altitude Physiology Made Available Online
American mountaineers Craig and Anne Knoche of Summit Performance Group have created an online model of human altitude physiology that allows users to simulate the effects of changes in elevation, temperature, age, diet, and other factors on the body’s functions. Learn more about this useful tool