Courchevel Altiport, France – Wikipedia, 12/01/1013
As far as we know, humans did not evolve biologically to achieve flight. When we noticed this perceived abject failure of evolution, we effectively changed the rules. We didn’t need to flap our arms, we just invented things that flew – and now those things fly faster, higher, and farther than any biological creature on the planet. Manifest destiny. When we achieved this, we found a new way to touch and affect faraway areas in a fraction of the time, and with an exponential increase in logistical capability. It created the super-connected world of human existence that we still thrive in. However, the miracle of human flight immediately comes with a complication: just because there are people at a particular place on the Earth doesn’t mean that naturally favorable terrain for take-offs and landings exists at that location.
No worries, world traveler. With our innovation and ingenuity, we have managed to get literally tons of supplies, people and resources to and from the most secluded, inaccessible and dangerous environments. Recommendation before continuing this post: open up Google Earth’s terrain view as you read along.
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