Top 10 Best Places for Climbing

Top 10 best places for Climbing

Top 10 best places for Climbing

An Introduction to Climbing

Mountain climbing is one of the most sought out activities for adventure loving souls. Since the past few decades, this recreational activity has taken a huge turn, and people in numbers pursue this activity for rejuvenating both their body and mind. Various clubs have been formed which arrange for a yearly climbing mission, where people enroll in numbers and set out on groups for mountain climbing. Climbing is not only a very exciting and adventurous sport but also an experience not to be missed, and a chance to come closer to nature and witness surreal beauty from up there. There was a time when people set records climbing to the topmost peaks of ranges, making their nations proud, but now more people have started outrunning the records. The view from up there is truly miraculous, and something which cannot be experienced from any place else.

The Best Places for Climbing

Below is the detailed list of ten most exciting mountains, a climber must visit once in a lifetime.

Mount Godwin-Austen or K2

Mount Godwin-Austen or K2

K2 is the second tallest mountain in the world and is about 28,251 feet tall. The locals call it ‘Chhogori’. This mountain is located in the Karakoram Ranges situated in Asia and is in between Pakistan and China. Climbers have often shared their experiences saying that climbing K2 is tougher than climbing the Mount Everest.

Hekla

Hekla

Hekla is actually an active volcano situated in Iceland. It is 1,488 metres above sea level. Not being an actual mountain too, it provides with one of the best climbing experiences one can ever imagine. The Hekla had erupted about 2000 years ago and is active yet again but this has never stopped climbers from visiting here. The trail to reach the top is covered with ice and it is better to carry glacier gears while climbing. However, climbing Hekla is very easy and won’t need much of a training. It would take an inexperienced climber four hours to reach the top.

Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and is 5,895 metres above sea level. The top of the mountain is flat and on the way to the top climbers can come across or view three active volcanoes located in this mountain. If the climbers take the Machame Route to the top, they will witness varieties of unique flora and fauna.

Khuiten

Khuiten

Khuiten mountain is located in the hearts of Mongolia, 4,374 metres above sea level, and is in a very remote place hard to reach. The experience of reaching till the mountain is very exciting let alone the climb. The trail to the top of the mountain is not much steep all through but the journey is long and quite a difficult one for inexperienced climbers. Climbers are required to travel as much as light possible so as to lessen the burden on their shoulders which would exhaust them more.

Huang

Mount Huang

Mount Huang, 1,864 metres above sea level, is situated in the Eastern China. The view from the mountain is very well known because of its beautiful surroundings, mesmerizing sunset and granite peaks and clouds that one can view from up the mountain. However difficult the climb may be, but it is surely worth it as soon as it is reached. This mountain has often been depicted in traditional Chinese art. For climbers who has a knack in photography as well will surely not want to miss out on this one.

The Matterhorn

The Matterhorn

Matterhorn is one of the most popular climbs in the world and this peak is situated in the Alps and is about 4,478 metres above sea level. The one noticeable thing about this peak is that depending on your level of hiking from inexperienced to a pro climber, one can select a route from the numerous routes that lead to its top. Beginners are recommended to take the Lion or Hornli Ridge Routes as there are tools to support the climb, whereas the pro climbers can chose from North Face, Furggen Ridges or Zmutt routes.

Mount Everest

Mount Everest

This is the tallest mountain in the world, 8,848 metres above sea level, and an all time favourite among the climbers. Every climber has either already climbed or dreams of climbing Mount Everest once in their lifetime. However due to its cold wind and excessive heights it is the most difficult mountains to climb. In spite of this varying level of climbers climb this mountain with the help of expert and professional climbers, who assists climbers for a fair sum of money as their fees.

Mount McKinley

Mount McKinley

This is the tallest peak of North America, 6,190 metres above sea level, and has the greatest elevation gain as compared to the other mountains. The mountain is surrounded by icefalls and five large glaciers. A full planned expedition is required to climb this mountain as it is quite a tough climb. The route is not as difficult as the harsh weather and it is recommended to climb in the springtime.

Mount Kailash

Mount Kailash

Located in Tibet, Mount Kailash is the seat of five main religions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Ayyavazhi, Bon Faith and Jainism. People go on pilgrimages to this mountain every year in thousands, and it is believed to have been the practise of over thousand years. The mountain is very spiritual with good people who believes that setting foot on this sacred place brings luck. However, climbing this mountain is forbidden, one can only set foot around it.

Fitzroy and Cerro Torre

Fitzroy and Cerro Torre

This is stretched across Chile and Argentina and have amazing heights that can be climbed. Both the peaks surpasses 10,000 feet and the view from the top is breathtaking- disappearing granite peaks into the clouds. These mountains of Patagonia requires some knowledge of climbing before one taking an expedition here.

Conclusion

All the mountains mentioned here would provide climbers an amazing experience however, safety is a prerequisite and therefore a little knowledge on climbing is absolutely necessary for taking a climb. There are several trekking groups and clubs coming up where they not only arrange for climbing trips but also teach the do’s and don’ts which are very essential before taking up such an expedition.

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