Tag: permafrost
At 14,000 Feet, No Easy Answers
Remaking the Pikes Peak Summit House required a Strong Foundation, Creative Thinking
By William Hoffmann
Standing at 14,115 feet above sea level, Pikes Peak is one...
Exploring permafrost coastal erosion in the Arctic
The remote town of Barrow, Alaska, home to more than 4,000 people, touts picturesque views of the Arctic Ocean as well as an unparalleled connection to the Alaskan wild, but underneath its stunning beauty lies a major global crisis — permafrost coastal erosion — causing Barrow to gradually slip into the sea.
