Jul 04 2026
Apsarasas Kangri Apsarasas Kangri is a remote, glacier-wrapped mountain massif in the eastern Karakoram, rising to approximately 7,245 meters (23,770 feet). Its long summit ridge stands north of the Teram Shehr Glacier in the Siachen Muztagh, close to the much larger Teram Kangri group. Although it is commonly included among the world’s 100 highest mountains, …
Jul 03 2026
Teram Kangri III Rising to approximately 7,382 meters (24,219 feet) in one of the most remote corners of the Karakoram, Teram Kangri III is an exceptionally high and rarely discussed mountain on the boundary between Indian- and Chinese-administered territory. It belongs to the Teram Kangri massif, a cluster of immense snow-and-ice peaks overlooking the upper …
Jul 03 2026
Pyramid Peak Pyramid Peak is one of Colorado’s most dramatic and intimidating fourteeners. Rising sharply above the Maroon Creek Valley near Aspen, the mountain is distinguished by its steep triangular profile, reddish sedimentary rock and deeply cut ridges. From the north and northeast, its summit mass resembles an enormous stone pyramid, giving the peak its …
Jul 02 2026
K12 🏔️ Overview K12 is a remote, ice-covered mountain rising to 7,428 metres (24,370 feet) in the Saltoro Mountains of the Karakoram. It stands southwest of the Siachen Glacier in the disputed Saltoro–Siachen region, close to the line separating Indian- and Pakistani-controlled positions. K12 is commonly described as the second-highest independent mountain in the Saltoro …
Jul 02 2026
Rimo III (Rimo Kangri III) Rimo III is a remote 7,000-meter mountain in the eastern Karakoram of Ladakh. Rising to 7,233 meters (23,730 feet), it is one of the principal summits of the Rimo Massif and one of only three Rimo peaks generally treated as independent major mountains. Rimo III is commonly cited as the …
Jul 02 2026
K4 (Gasherbrum II, گاشر برم -2) Gasherbrum II, historically surveyed as K4, is the world’s 13th-highest mountain and one of the fourteen universally recognized peaks rising above 8,000 meters. It stands deep within the Karakoram on the border between Pakistan and China, surrounded by some of the highest and most dramatic mountains on Earth. Although …
Jul 01 2026
Mamostong Kangri (Mamostang Kangri, K35) Rising to 7,516 meters (24,659 feet) in the remote eastern Karakoram, Mamostong Kangri is the highest mountain in the Rimo Muztagh and one of the loftiest independent peaks on Earth. The enormous glaciated summit stands in northern Ladakh, where rugged ridges, fractured icefalls, and sparsely explored valleys create one of …
Jun 30 2026
Mount Shavano 🏔️ Overview Mount Shavano is a 14,229-foot mountain in the southern Sawatch Range of central Colorado. Rising west of the Arkansas River Valley and northwest of Salida, it is the southernmost fourteener in the Sawatch Range and one of the most recognizable mountains in Chaffee County. The mountain is best known for the …
Jun 29 2026
The Northern Andes 🏔️ Overview The Northern Andes form the tropical northern section of the Andes Mountains, extending through Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela. They include snow- and ice-covered volcanoes, immense sedimentary ridges, high plateaus, fertile intermountain valleys, cloud forests, páramo grasslands, deep river canyons, and densely populated mountain basins. Unlike a single narrow chain, the …
Jun 29 2026
The Central Andes 🏔️ Overview The Central Andes form the broadest and one of the highest sections of the Andes Mountains, extending through Peru, Bolivia, northern Chile, and northwestern Argentina. This immense mountain region contains tropical ice-covered peaks, active volcanoes, deep river canyons, fertile intermontane valleys, salt flats, desert plateaus, high-altitude wetlands, and the vast …
