Sep 02 2023
Mont Blanc (mɔ̃ blɑ̃, Monte Bianco) Mont Blanc, also known as the “White Mountain”, is the highest mountain in the Graian Alps and indeed in Western Europe, reaching an elevation of 4,807 meters. It is located between the regions of Haute-Savoie in France and Aosta in Italy. Its awe-inspiring peak has been a magnet for …
Sep 02 2023
Aiguille du Dru (Dru, the Drus, Les Drus) The Aiguille du Dru, a prominent peak in the French Alps, is a spectacle of natural grandeur that stands tall in the Chamonix Valley in Haute-Savoie. As an integral part of the Mont Blanc massif, Aiguille du Dru holds a special position in the world of mountaineering …
Aug 31 2023
Aiguille du Midi The Aiguille du Midi, a remarkable peak in the Mont Blanc massif within the French Alps, stands tall as an iconic symbol of the natural grandeur of Haute-Savoie, France. This impressive mountain peak, reaching an altitude of 3,842 meters, is more than just a geographical feature; it is a testament to the …
Aug 20 2023
Annapurna (अन्नपूर्णा) “Annapurna, to which we had gone empty handed, was a treasure on which we should live the rest of our days. With this realization we turn the page: a new life begins. There are other Annapurnas in the lives of men.” -Maurice Herzog, first ascender of Annapurna I Annapurna, one of the most …
Aug 20 2023
Manaslu (मनास्लु, Kutang) Manaslu, also known as Kutang, is the eighth highest peak in the world, located in the Mansiri Himal range in the west-central part of Nepal. Rising to a staggering height of 8,163 meters (26,781 feet), Manaslu is a prominent feature in the Nepalese landscape. Its name, derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Manasa’ …
Aug 20 2023
Dhaulagiri (धौलागिरी) Dhaulagiri, a stunningly majestic peak in the Nepalese Himalayas, holds a significant position in the world of mountaineering and adventure. It is the seventh highest mountain globally, reaching an elevation of 8,167 meters (26,795 feet). The name ‘Dhaulagiri’ is derived from Sanskrit words ‘Dhavala,’ which means dazzling, white, beautiful, and ‘Giri,’ which translates …
Aug 20 2023
Cho Oyu (चोयु, ཇོ་བོ་དབུ་ཡ) Cho Oyu, famously known as the Turquoise Goddess in Tibetan, is one of the most prominent peaks in the Himalayas. Situated about 20 km west of Mount Everest and straddling the border between Nepal and Tibet, it forms part of the Mahalangur Himal. The mountain stands as the sixth highest peak …
Aug 20 2023
Makalu Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world, is a majestic peak that straddles the border between Nepal and China. Located in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas, Makalu is renowned for its striking pyramid-like shape and its four sharp ridges. It is considered one of the most challenging mountains to climb due to …
Aug 19 2023
Lhotse (ལྷོ་རྩེ) Lhotse, the fourth highest mountain in the world, looms majestically over the landscape of Tibet and Nepal. Its name translates as ‘South Peak’ in Tibetan and it is part of the Mahalangur Himalaya range, which also includes Mount Everest. Towering at an impressive height of 8,516 meters (27,940 feet), it is one of …
Aug 19 2023
Mount Everest (Sagarmatha, Chomolungma) “My mind is in a state of constant rebellion. I believe that will always be so.” -George Mallory, climber in the first three British expeditions to Mount Everest in the 1920’s Mount Everest, standing proudly at an elevation of 8,848.86 meters above sea level, undeniably earns its title as the highest …
