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One of the major tourist destinations of Argentina ‘s Mount Aconcagua, the highest mountain of America and is the highest peak outside the Himalayas so it’s really awesome. It is located in the province of Mendoza and although at first it was thought of exploring it as an extinct volcano, it is certain that it is not. It has two summits, the south summit of 6930 meters above sea level and 6962 meters north. There are many glaciers on its slopes and a time now has become a favorite destination of mountaineers from around the world.

It seems that the Aconcagua came for about 280 million years and in season, between December and March ( southern hemisphere summer ), they visit between June 7000 and climbers. It is not. Scale is not very difficult from the north side but be prepared because the high altitude sickness occur, lack of oxygen, and the weather is very changeable. Typically this amounts through various camps are located at different heights and they break for just getting used to the altitude. Or have Base Camp Plaza de Mulas is at 4300 meters, the traffic light at 4350, Piedras Conway, Plaza Canada, House of 5000 and so on until the end of the Summit. Each milestone is a bit more challenging than the last, of course, so getting a beautiful and courageous feat.

Inca Bridge Climbing Aconcagua

But this path alone. Another more dangerous implications about the hill across the valley of cows reach the Polish Glacier, then do follow the previous path to the summit. Be adventurous to try this way and much more if you try the ridges south and west walls have awful. Although not get to climb Aconcagua can visit if you’re near Puente del Inca, a site with ancient thermal baths where it operates a crafts fair.

When it comes to adventure travel destinations, India is a country that has much to offer. Thanks to its geographical diversity, the country offers an exceptional opportunity for a series of adventure travel. This is the country where you can enjoy your travel adventure by participating in several expeditions in different ways trekking in the Himalayas. You can also enjoy adventure travel to the snowy peaks of the Himalayas or raft down winding rivers in the foothills of the Himalayas. Adventure tourism in India has something for everyone. Read the rest of this entry »

AMA DABLAS – 6.812m – Nepal: It is known as one of the most impressive mountains in the world, not altitude, but for its beauty, aesthetics and pure exposure found high on its flanks. “Ama” means mother, or even the world. “Dablam, a special piece of jewelry worn by women Sherpas. Is rightly called the “jewel of the Himalayas.”

Shivling – 6.543m – India: Shivling Mountain, named for its status as a sacred symbol of the Hindu god Shiva. Considered one of the peaks, most beautiful of the Garhwal region, the mountain over 6,543 meters high.

Machapuchare – 6.993m – Nepal: Machapuchare, or “fish tail”, is revered by locals as a sacred mountain. It was declared off limits for climbing and never was climbing to the summit. The only known attempt in 1957 came within 50 meters of the summit, climbers respect the religious beliefs of local people.

MATTERHORN – 4.478m – Switzerland / Italy, Matterhorn is about an iconic symbol of the Swiss Alps, despite not being the highest in the area. The four phases Ingrimar, rising above the glacier, indicating the four cardinal points. The Matterhorn was the last great Alpine peak to be conquered and the first ascent marked the end of the golden age of mountaineering in 1865.

CERRO TORRE – 3.128m – Argentina: is one of the most spectacular mountains of the southern ice fields of Patagonia in South America. The peak is located in a region disputed by Argentina and Chile, located west of Fitz Roy. Cerro Torre is part of a group of 4 mountains, she being the highest of all (Torre Egger, Punta Herron, and Cerro Stanhardt).

Alpamayo – 5.947m – Peru: We highlight the beauty of its sharp lines, jagged crystals and gutters almost symmetrical. In the words of the magazine “Climbing and Glaciology, in Peru, is” the jewel of tourism in the Cordillera Blanca, Huascaran National Park “

EVEREST – 8,848 meters – Nepal / China: Actually or Everest nao e mais uma das Belas Mountains, but because Maiori isso das pessoas conhecem a face Só do sul view Nepal, north face gives this side do do Tibet, tem uma visao montanha Aberta da mais, onde o seu pico em pyramid stands.

Pumori – 7.161m – Nepal / China: The name Pumori, which means “unmarried sister” in the Sherpa dialect of the area, was taken by George Mallory. The climbers also called, “Daughter of Everest.”

MOUNT SAINT ELIAS – 5.489m – Alaska / Yukon: It is remarkable proximity of a mountain as high as Mount St. Elias to the sea. In fact, I put about 16 miles from Icy Bay, a fjord, giving a sharp decline. It is the second highest in the United States and Canada.

ANNAPURNA – 8.091m – Nepal: is the tenth highest mountain on Earth. It was the first mountain over 8000 meters of altitude to be scaled. Annapurna is a Sanskrit name means goddess of the harvest.