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Showing posts with label Mountain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mountain. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

[Croatia] The Second-Highest Mountain Range, Biokovo

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Biokovo
Biokovo is second most elevated mountain run in Croatia, placed in the Dalmatian shoreline of Adriatic, in the middle of the currents of Neretva and Cetina. The 196 km² of its region is secured as a nature park. Its highest peak is Sveti Jure (Saint George), at 1762 metres. It is sometimes referenced to as Bijakova, especially among inhabitants of the eastern side of the mountain. When the weather is very clear, from the top of Biokovo it is possible to see Monte Gargano in Italy, which is 252 km away.

Sunday, May 29, 2011

[Bolivia - Chile] Parinacota (Volcano), The King of The North


Parinacota (Volcano), The King of The North
The Parinacota fountain of liquid magma is possibly one of tourists' favourite mountains in the north of Chile. It is not just its tallness that makes it so engaging, but its stark marvelousness that blows your mind. In contrast to the dirt road ascents of most volcanoes in the north of Chile, the Parinacota offers for a change a glacier-covered summit and therefore an ascent with crampons and ice-axe. Although the inclination of the slope reaches 40°, under normal weather conditions, you do not require special gear such as ice screws or the like.

Friday, May 27, 2011

[Indonesia] Jayawijaya Mountains

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Jayawijaya Mountains
Jayawijaya Mountains were located in the Puncak Jaya Regency, Papua Province, Indonesia . If you supposed that in the tropical area will not find mountains that were covered snow, you could correct this view after visiting to Jayawijaya Peak, the highest peak in Sudirman Mountains (Sudirman Range) in the Papua Province. The Jayawijaya peak or that was shorter was mentioned Puncak Jaya, had the height reached 4.884 meters above sea level, so as to enable this area was covered by eternal snow.

Saturday, May 14, 2011

[Argentina] Mt. Aconcagua, Tallest Mountain In The Whole of South America.


Mt. Aconcagua
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in the Americas at 6,962 m (22,841 ft). It is located in the Andes mountain range, in the Argentine province of Mendoza and it lies 112 kilometres (70 mi) west by north of its capital, the city of Mendoza. The summit is also located about 5 kilometres from San Juan Province and 15 kilometres from the international border with Chile. Aconcagua is the highest peak in