Rescue workers are helping hundreds of hikers trapped by heavy snow at a tourist camp on Mount Everest in Tibet. Chinese state media reported late Sunday that about 350 hikers reached a meeting point in Tingri county. Rescuers are in contact with another 200 hikers. They were trapped at camps at an elevation of over 16,000 feet. A hiker who managed to descend told Jimu News that the snowfall crushed some tents. Hundreds of rescuers headed up the mountain Sunday to clear paths and bring down the trapped people. The snowstorm struck during a national holiday in China, when many people travel.
The mountain “gateway” town of Old Fort, North Carolina, was well on its way to achieving a major goal: to become a hot spot for mountain biking and all things outdoors. Then nature, as one business owner put it, hit “the reset button.” A year ago, floodwaters from the remnants of Hurricane Helene inundated the town, washing out miles of multi-purpose trails and closing long stretches of the Blue Ridge Parkway, a tourist lifeline. Chad Schoenauer has reopened his Old Fort Bike Shop, but he’s doing more repairs than sales these days. Tourism spending last year was way off in the mountains, but many are hoping for a successful fall foliage season to hit the reset button again.
Travel, especially during the holiday season, can be stressful. But following some tips from the pros as you prepare for a trip can make for a smoother, less anxious experience.