Mount Hood is considered to be Oregon’s highest summit, which stands at a whopping 11,240 feet. This mountain is a dormant volcano that is covered with eleven active glaciers. Located in the snow-covered peak is the Mount Hood wilderness, which is covered with alpine meadows and forested slopes. Mount Hood has over … Read more
Pico de Orizaba rises more than 56,000 meters above sea level, and it can be found in south-central Mexico. This mountain is considered to be the tallest mountain in Mexico and the third highest in North America. For the indigenous people in Mexico, they call this mountain Citlatepetl. Its peak is a … Read more
Rising at 4,164 meters above sea level, Mount Breithorn is known to be the most accessible and most famous mountains in Switzerland. This said, the hill is located on the Swiss-Italian border in the Pennine Alps, and it has a reputation for being a training climb for those who want to successfully … Read more
Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania stands at 19,341 feet or 5,895 meters. It is considered the highest peak in Africa, and it is the world’s tallest free-standing mountain. Aside from that, Mount Kilimanjaro is also the world’s tallest walkable mountain. However, to reach the summit, you must pass through five distinct climate zones … Read more
No matter what is stressing me out in life, I always find that a trip to the mountains is the ultimate way to unwind and clear my head at the weekends. While most of us spend our days at work, stuck at a computer desk and our evenings scrolling through social media, … Read more
If you like hiking, then you’ve probably given plenty of thought about the right footwear, lightweight gears, and even suitable clothing. But as you get ready for comfort and protection before you go on the trail, do not forget that you have to protect your eyes, too. Spending some time in the … Read more
It’s always a good feeling to behold the majestic beauty of a mountain. When you’re feeling stressed out with life, a climb to a mountain range would help you feel better, saner and more relaxed. Seeing the beauty of the earth from a mountain top gives you a better sense and appreciation … Read more
Being the highest mountain in the world, a trek up and about Mount Everest is surely a difficult, life-threatening feat. Even for experienced climbers, climbing the famous summit means risking their lives. Above around 8,000 meters is called the death zone – merely because oxygen is severely lacking up there. More than … Read more