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Mt. Emei (Emei-shan)

Posted on 12/06/2021 by MountainTraveler

Emei means in Chinese ‘the eyebrows of Buddha’.  One says you can see the ‘halo of Buddha’ in the clouds when standing on the top and the light is dim enough.  Along the way to the summit (many many steep … Continue reading →

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Climbing Mt. Fuji

Posted on 12/06/2021 by MountainTraveler

MT. FUJI, JULY 1998 - Fuji-san, the highest point of Japan, the holy mountain…  This perfect conical vulcano is snow-capped during most of the year, and therefore hard to climb.  However during July and August the mountain is open to everyone who … Continue reading →

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Obergurgl, Austrian Alps

Posted on 29/07/2018 by MountainTraveler

OBERGURGL, JULY 1996 – Most people in Europe visit the Alps in France, Austria, Italy or Switzerland in winter on their ski break.  I visited the Alps in mid summer and even then you encounter snow, provided that you go … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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