Category Archives: Hiking

Mt. Kailash

Posted on 25/04/2011 by MountainTraveler

Tibet, China, 6714m – visited june 2001. The awe inspiring mountain, never been climbed by anyone , sacred mountain to four religions and the source of four of the largest rivers in China and India. 

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Emei-shan

Posted on 25/04/2011 by MountainTraveler

China, 3077 m – visited september 1999. Wonder how you can reach the golden summit of this Holy mountain ? Read further here

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Mount Sinai

Posted on 24/04/2011 by MountainTraveler

Egypt, 2285 m – visited october 2004. The biblical holy mountain, easily climbed using the camel track , at night, to reach the freezing temperatures on top and admire the stunning sunrize. (Do not visit the toilet on the top … Continue reading →

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Martial Glacier

Posted on 24/04/2011 by MountainTraveler

Ushuaia, Argentina – visited october 2005. The backdrop of the entire city of Ushuaia is truly dramatic.  One of the peaks is Cerro Martial, and it has a glacier which is easily reached by going up the mountain along the … Continue reading →

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Torres del Paine

Posted on 24/04/2011 by MountainTraveler

Patagonia, Chile – visited october 2005. One of the most iconic series of peaks of South-America, maybe of the world… The Torres can only be seen from specific locations inside the N.P. The hike to the base of the Torres … Continue reading →

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Mount Fitzroy

Posted on 10/04/2011 by MountainTraveler

Patagonia, Argentina, 3375 m ,visited november 2005 On this hike to the base of Mt. Fitzroy we could experience rain, strong wind , hail and snow,… which all added to the experience. Unluckilly enough we got only a glimpse of … Continue reading →

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Cerro Torre

Posted on 12/02/2011 by MountainTraveler

Patagonia, Argentina , 3133 m – visited november 2005. A wonderful hike from El Chalten to the Laguna Torre with Cerro Torre peak on the background.  These peaks are extremely difficult to climb, due to their steepness and most of … Continue reading →

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Peak of Love

Posted on 23/01/2011 by MountainTraveler

Arshan, Russia , 2144 m – visited august 2006. aka “Peak Lyubvi ” is situated in the town of Arshan in the Sayan mountains of Buriatia, Siberia.  (the leftmost peak on the picture) There are some hiking opportunities here, to the … Continue reading →

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Lagos de Covadonga

Posted on 23/01/2011 by MountainTraveler

Picos de Europa, Spain , 1154 m – visited august 2007. The lakes of Covadonga can be reached after a climb of more than 1000 metres, taking the bus is recommended (very few cars are allowed only in the morning time), … Continue reading →

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Fuente De

Posted on 23/01/2011 by MountainTraveler

Picos de Europa, Spain – visited august 2007. The cable car in Fuente De brings you to an altitude of 1850 metres, from there you can start walking in a wonderful landscape above the tree line.

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