I'd flown from Inverness to the island of Benbecula, at the southern end of this rugged, wind-washed archipelago, to be one of the first to experience the new Hebridean Trail.
8 10 A rugged, wind-up, handheld Doppler FHR monitor (Doppler), developed by Power-free Education Technology (Pet.og.za) showed, in initial field tests, to be accurate and acceptable to mothers as well as midwives in low-resource settings.
Rugged coastlines and wind-scalloped hills stretch into the distance.
At Port Severn, the highway meets the rugged Canadian Shield, and winds its way north through the granite, often flanked by towering slabs of rock.
As the exposure transforms from a marine type to rugged terrains, the mean wind structures vary markedly, featured by a stronger wind shear in a deepened boundary layer.
"It's rugged terrain and real winding," Ms. Hernandez said.
11 a.m. 3. The Needles Highway Few drives are as enjoyable as Highway 87 off Highway 16 just north of the Crazy Horse Memorial, twisting and turning through a series of switchbacks and hairpin curves as it winds through rugged country and dense forests.
Dustproof for Desert Winds The rugged Stylus 1030 SW is an ideal companion for an expedition in the Sahara because its airtight construction is impervious to dust, dirt and other particles.
These races, like the Dolomiti Superbike, draw thousands of people to ride or stand by and cheer on the competitors as they tackle the winding and rugged mountain paths to reach the finish line.
The small towns along the farm roads that wind through this rugged corner of the Texas Hill Country all make their claims to greatness.
"It was a rugged wave and strong black wind that passed over Iraq, and one of the results was the destruction that hit this cultural icon," Mr. Maliki declared in a dedication ceremony that was shrouded in dispute and secrecy until the last minute.
