Monthly Archives: April 2011

The Fjords

Posted on 25/04/2011 by MountainTraveler

Dalsnibba and the Geiranger Norway, visited august 1994. The Fjords of Norway are an attraction to many, the combination of the clear (cold) waters and mountains , like in Yotunheimen, is just fantastic. Of course a boat trip is recommended.

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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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Mount Olivia and Mount Five Sisters

Posted on 24/04/2011 by MountainTraveler

Ushuaia, Argentina – visited october 2005. The backdrop of Ushuaia is full of interesting peaks.  On the picture Mount Olivia (1326 m) on the left and Mount five Sisters on the right, the mountain with the five peaks.Stunning views from … 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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Paine Grande

Posted on 24/04/2011 by MountainTraveler

Patagonia, Chile, 3050m – visited October 2005 Also seen from the boat trip on Lake Pehoe, the Cerro Paine Grande. the highest peak in the Torres del Paine N.P. Hidden behind this massive mounain are the famous Torres del Paine.

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Los Cuernos

Posted on 24/04/2011 by MountainTraveler

Patagonia, Argentina , 2600 m- visited october 2005. Los Cuernos (The Horns) is one of the many iconic mountain tops of Patagonia. Great views are to be seen when making a boat trip on lake Pehoe. Also wonderfull views from … 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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