Higher altitudes deep into the wilderness areas are above timberline and alpine conditions prevail.
This time he was properly equipped for the alpine conditions; there would be no more frostbite.
At mountain peaks with alpine conditions, only mosses, liverworts and occasionally grasses can be found on the ground.
The climate is extremely varied, ranging from hot and humid subtropical conditions in the south to cold and dry alpine conditions in the north.
The flow of the river is impacted by alpine conditions; with high flows during spring as a result of snow melt.
The mountains also prove to be a tourist attraction as some of the mountains experience alpine conditions which leads to ski resorts.
They may be found in a wide variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, peat-bogs and moors, and Arctic or alpine conditions.
The sub-alpine region is far more prevalent along the trail than true alpine conditions.
You will need to bring your own sleeping bag which needs to be suitable for alpine conditions.
It is also used to describe routes (trails, roads and railroads) in other mountains with alpine conditions.