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Age restrictions introduced by the "Chinese Tibet Mountaineering Association (CTMA) for potential Mt Everest aspirants. According to the UIAA, the CTMA on 10 June decided to introduce age restrictions for Everest aspirants. In the future, only people older than 18 and younger than 60 years will receive permission to climb the mountain from the Tibetan north side. The UIAA (Union International des Associations d'Alpinisme) welcomes the decision. According to them, young climbers would be missing not only the experience but also the maturity - so the UIAA President Mike Mortimer. On the other hand, Mortimer is not enthusiastic about the upper limit of 60 years. The boundary seemed "very arbitrary" and should be reconsidered. Older climbers often have a wealth of experience. The CTMA is the official body issuing permits to climb Tibetan peaks. Whether the age restriction will also apply to other mountains in Tibet, has not been confirmed. The decision was appa

Canada's oldest national park celebrates its 125 anniversary. From August to November, the park has a number of anniversary events, culminating in Mountain Film Festival in early November. Turquoise blue lakes, hot springs and wild ravines: Banff National Park in the Canadian province of Alberta is a tourist magnet. Every year, around five million people visit the park that was founded in 1885. The park covers about 6600 square kilometers. Banff National Park Canada is part of the Rocky Mountain UNESCO World Heritage Site. Banff is one of currently 42 national parks here in Canada. Useful resources: See all anniversary events here Parks Canada Banff Web Site Enjoy a short video from Parks Canada: