EVEREST, Nepal, Asia




The peak of all peaks, Everest (8848 masl) is the highest mountain in continental Asia and the teringgi in the world. The most attractive mountain climbers attention. Of course, since the highest peak in the world is a big achievement for a climber.

Everest's biggest challenges is through the Dead Zone (altitude over 7,000 meters above sea level). As the name implies, the medical man can not live in this zone. Oxygen levels are insufficient, because it's ascent to the summit of Everest needs to use oxygen. Only certain people can through the Dead Zone, without using bottled oxygen.

There are two hiking trails to the summit of Everest, via the south side of Nepal or the north of China. Most climbers is the route traversed by the south of Nepal, while only a few people through the north side. The best climbing season is in May through July. Everest climbing difficulty level remains high, despite a lot of people who managed to reach the summit of Mount Everest. And this is what makes each climber to reach the roof remained interested in the world.

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Vinson Massif, Antarctica




Mount this one is the farthest location, on the Antarctic continent that is uninhabited. Vinson Massif (4897 masl) is located in the Ellsworth Mountains. Vinson Massif was found in 1957 by a United States Air Force Pilot. Vinson Massif is named by the Carl Vinson (which is also the name of an aircraft carrier), a Georgia congressman who is the main supporter of funding for Antarctic research. Was first climbed in December 1966 by a joint group of the American Alpine Club and the National Science Foundation. 

The continent of Antarctica or the South Pole have periods of darkness for 6 months in the winter and periods of light for 6 months in the summer. So of course when climbing is best when the summer, which is in November through January. Climbing can be done through the west side or east side of the Vinson Massif.

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Denali, Alaska, North America




The highest peak is Denali in North America (6194 masl) located in the Alaska Range. This mountain's name was changed quite a lot of people confused. Denali itself is a local name later changed to William Mckinley Mckinley of a presidential candidate. The debate occurs and eventually the name of this mountain back to Denali, but it is still some call it Mount Mckinley.

Denali is the coldest mountain in the world. At night the temperature can reach -40 ° C. The best weather conditions to climb in the Alaska Range lies in the month of May to July. Highest success rate of the climb is in June in which the air temperature will be warmer.

There are several routes for climbing Denali and some are highly technical (extreme). The most widely used route is the route West Butress. Recorded more than 20,000 climbers through this route and approximately only 50% who reached the summit. Even in winter ascent, Denali would be difficult to climb.

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Aconcagua, Argentina, South America




Located at an altitude of 6962 masl. Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America. The mountain is located in the Andes Range that enter the territory of Argentina. Aconcagua climbing the normal route from the north can be considered technically easy for experienced climbers. While the southern side is considered very difficult. Every year, there were approximately 3,500 people who tried to climb Aconcagua. Unfortunately the climb to the summit of Aconcagua is often taken for granted so many result in serious injury or even death to the climber and most of these events occur in the normal route. Extreme cold weather, wind storm, and make the ascent to altitude very well prepared.

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ELBRUS, Russia, Europe


Mount Elbrus is located in the Caucasus Mountains, Russia, has two peaks, the highest peak of the West (5642 masl) and the lower East Peak (5621 masl). The climb to the highest peak Elbrus can be done via two pathways, North and South. The most common is the path where the climb begins south at an altitude of 3800 masl. Previous hikers can use the cable car that starts at an altitude of 2200 masl Azau. North path less frequently climbed as it has a higher difficulty level than the southern path. This path is recommended only for experienced mountaineers and had a good mountaineering skills and typically the climbers who are looking for more challenges will choose the path of the North. Season to climb Mount Elbrus in the month of June to September, but the Northern Line is only recommended to climb in July-August.

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