During massage, a therapist manipulates muscles and other soft tissues of the body to improve health and well being. Varieties of massage range from gentle stroking and kneading of muscles and other soft tissues to deeper manual techniques.
The weather and climate of Mount Everest is one of extremes. Temperatures at the summit are never above freezing and during January temperatures can drop as low as -60Â° C (-76Â° F). Despite the low temperatures the biggest issue faced by climbers are hurricane force winds and wind chill.
What the air really feels like. Up on Mount Hotham, a group of snowboarders is carving up Victoriaâs newly coated alpine slopes when they decide to stop for lunch. Theyâve checked the Bureauâs mobile website, and noted that the âair temperatureâ is a chilly but bearable â1Â°C. But theyâre in for a shock. With a 35 km/h wind blowing and low humidity, they soon become freezing cold. When one of them double-checks the website, they get the full story: âFeels like â11Â°Câ.