Shishapangma (Shishma Pangma, Shishapangma, Gosainthan) Shishapangma, also known as Gosainthān, is an eminent peak located in the Himalayas, the majestic mountain range that forms a natural border between the Plateau of Tibet and the plains of Nepal. Shishapangma is the 14th highest mountain in the world and it is notable for being the only one …
Category: Mountain Field Guide
Oct 21 2023
Chomo Lonzo
Chomo Lonzo (珠穆隆索峰, Zhūmùlóngsuǒ Fēng) Chomo Lonzo is one of the highest peaks located in the Himalayas and is recognized globally for its majestic grandeur. Stretching up to a height of 7,804 metres, it is the fourth highest peak in the Makalu section of the Mahalangur Himalaya. This towering peak forms a part of the …
Oct 21 2023
Mount Kinabalu
Mount Kinabalu Mount Kinabalu is one of the most prominent and spectacular landmarks in Southeast Asia. Located in the state of Sabah, Malaysia, this majestic mountain is a part of the Crocker Range and is the highest peak in the region. It stands at an impressive altitude of 4,095 meters above sea level, boasting a …
Oct 21 2023
Devil’s Peak
Devil’s Peak Devil’s Peak, located in South Africa’s Western Cape, is one of the most iconic and visually striking natural landmarks in the region. Towering over the city of Cape Town, it is an integral part of the Cape Ranges, the extensive mountain range that stretches across this part of the country. Devil’s Peak boasts …
Oct 20 2023
Table Mountain
Table Mountain (Huri ‡oaxa, Tafelberg) Table Mountain, a prominent landmark and tourist attraction in South Africa, is one of the most remarkable geographical features in the world. Named for its flat-topped shape, this majestic mountain forms the centerpiece of the Cape Ranges, a series of mountainous regions that stretch across the southwestern part of the …
Oct 20 2023
Toubkal
Toubkal (Jbel Toubkal, Tubkal, توبقال Tūbqāl, ⵜⵓⴱⵇⴰⵍ Tubkal) Toubkal, also known as Jebel Toubkal, is the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains, Morocco, and North Africa. Located in southwestern Morocco within the Toubkal National Park, it stands majestically at an elevation of 4,167 meters. Toubkal offers an unparalleled opportunity to immerse oneself in the beauty …
Oct 20 2023
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro Mount Kilimanjaro, often referred to as the ‘Roof of Africa’, is the highest mountain on the African continent and one of the most famous landmarks in Tanzania. Located in the northern part of Tanzania, near the border with Kenya, Kilimanjaro stands at a majestic 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) above sea level. It is …
Oct 19 2023
Weisshorn
Weisshorn The Weisshorn, located in the Swiss canton of Valais, is one of the most iconic and distinctive peaks in the Pennine Alps of Switzerland. Often referred to as the ‘White Horn’ due to its snow-capped appearance, it is an integral part of the mountainous landscape that defines this region. Standing at an impressive altitude …